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Amanpour and Company

Featuring conversations with global leaders and decision makers on the issues affecting the world today, Amanpour and Company adds to the long tradition of public affairs programming that has been a hallmark of public media for decades.

April 22, 2024

55m 53s

Foreign policy experts Kori Schake and Nathalie Tocci weigh in on the international implications of Donald Trump's criminal trial. To mark World Earth Day, Abrahm Lustgarten discusses his new book "On The Move" about how climate change is reshaping American life. Palestinian and Ukrainian refugee Zoya El-Miari explains her complex experience as a refugee with identities in two global conflicts.

Episodes

  • December 14, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 14, 2022

    S2022 E5119 - 55m 28s

    "Pelosi in the House" shows Nancy Pelosi's fight to preserve democracy in the face of danger. The woman behind the camera is Pelosi's own daughter Alexandra. Brian Greene on this week's scientific breakthrough on nuclear fusion. Ten years after the Sandy Hook shooting, Elizabeth Williamson discusses the disinformation campaign and the question of whether the families will ever receive justice.

  • December 13, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 13, 2022

    S2022 E5118 - 55m 18s

    Activist Phyll Opoku-Gyimah reflects on the state of LGBTQ rights in Africa. Actress Sharon Horgan discusses her new film "Bad Sisters." Singer/songwriter Judy Collins explains the creative process behind her new album "Spellbound."

  • December 12, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 12, 2022

    S2022 E5117 - 55m 37s

    Hadi Ghaemi, discusses the the anti-government demonstrations and protestor executions. Seyed Hossein Mousavian gives insight on how the Iranian government is reacting. "Turn Every Page" reveals the extraordinary 50-year relationship between Robert Caro and his editor Robert Gottlieb. Dr. Mahsid Abir on how the U.S. health care system faces shortages of medicine and supplies.

  • December 9, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 9, 2022

    S2022 E5116 - 55m 16s

    Correspondent Kylie Atwood weighs in on Brittney Griner's release following a prisoners swap with Russia. Historian Peter Frankopan and China analyst Frank Tsai discuss the state of affairs in China. Author David Daley explains how Moore V Harper could impact American democracy.

  • December 8, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 8, 2022

    S2022 E5115 - 55m 37s

    Christiane spoke to the Moldovan president about protecting democracy, and Moldova's sheer survival, living in Putin's shadow. The investigation of Harvey Weinstein's abusive behavior began with Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. Christiane speaks with the two reporters and Zoe Kazan, who plays Kantor the "She Said" film. Juliette Kayyem speaks about the significance of the NC power grid attack.

  • December 7, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 7, 2022

    S2022 E5114 - 55m 12s

    Carol Moseley Braun and Sarah Longwell reflect on Raphael Warnock's win in Georgia's runoff election. Former Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Vladimir Milov explains his outspoken criticism of President Putin. Journalist Maria Ressa discusses her new book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator."

  • December 6, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 6, 2022

    S2022 E5113 - 55m 38s

    Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland on the Ukraine war coming to Russia. Prof. Ido Aharoni discusses a new Israeli government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu and extreme right wing allies. Jimmy Lai accused Chinese authorities of stifling dissent and smothering long-held press freedoms. Next week, he'll stand trial. Photojournalist Lynsey Addario -- has just been on the ground in Kherson.

  • December 5, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 5, 2022

    S2022 E5112 - 55m 36s

    Lithuanian prime minister Ingrida Šimonytė explains how Putin's war impacts her country. Actor Bill Nighy discusses his new film "Living." Writer Richard Stengel reflects on Nelson Mandela's legacyl

  • December 2, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 2, 2022

    S2022 E5111 - 55m 37s

    Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas, joins Christiane to discuss the future of the GOP and what it means for America. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Fauci joins Walter Isaacson to reflect on a storied career. Tiya Miles tells the full story of “Ashley’s sack” in her book "All That She Carried."

  • December 1, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 1, 2022

    S2022 E5110 - 55m 37s

    Hillary Clinton weighs in on women's equality and global affairs. Acclaimed American Soprano Renée Fleming discusses her return to the Metropolitan Opera for "The Hours." Journalist Natalie Kitroeff explains what's causing a humanitarian disaster in Haiti.

  • November 30, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 30, 2022

    S2022 E5109 - 55m 37s

    Ukraine’s immediate need for weapons and equipment is dominating this week’s meeting of NATO foreign ministers. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses. To discuss the future of Afghani girls and women, Christiane speaks with U.N. official Alison Davidian. Laura Kavanagh, the city’s new fire department commissioner, is the first woman to hold the position.

  • November 29, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 29, 2022

    S2022 E5108 - 55m 37s

    Igor Zhovka, chief diplomatic adviser to the Ukrainian president, discusses the latest on the war in Ukraine. Comedian Rob Delaney reflects on his new book and his grief journey following the loss of his infant son to brain cancer. Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his new photography book "Our America."

Extras + Features

  • From Musk to Crypto to Meta, a Look at the Top Tech Stories: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From Musk to Crypto to Meta, a Look at the Top Tech Stories

    S2022 E5126 - 17m 31s

    From Elon Musk’s Twitter to Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, many tech giants have recently laid of thousands of employees. Deputy editor of The Verge Alex Heath joins Hari Sreenivasan for a year-end conversation about 2022 in tech.

  • Senator Chris Murphy on “The Politics of Loneliness”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Senator Chris Murphy on “The Politics of Loneliness”

    S2022 E5125 - 18m 11s

    Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, is pushing to reform America’s election laws to prevent another January 6th, and is also backing legislation to confront the epidemic of gun violence. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about why he believes more Republicans are now willing to cross the aisle to get things done.

  • Law Prof Discusses the Ethics of Involuntary Hospitalization: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Law Prof Discusses the Ethics of Involuntary Hospitalization

    S2022 E5124 - 17m 35s

    Professor Elyn Saks has dedicated her career to how people with mental illness are cared for, focusing on the important ethical issues surrounding their treatment. Saks speaks with Michel Martin about this, her own struggles with schizophrenia, and how best to help others.

  • Can Trump Run for President if Convicted of a Crime?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Can Trump Run for President if Convicted of a Crime?

    S2022 E5123 - 18m 6s

    The decision by the January 6 committee to refer former President Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges is a dramatic and historic. In January, the GOP regains control of the House and several Congressional representatives will leave Congress. What happens next? Amy Davidson Sorkin, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins Michel Martin to discuss.

  • The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2022

    S2022 E5122 - 17m 59s

    2022 has been a year of groundbreaking science and technology. The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson details the most exciting developments in his recent article, from lifesaving vaccines to essay-writing A.I., and joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how our futures can benefit from them.

  • Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

    S2022 E5121 - 18m 37s

    Social media is one factor on a long list that may be contributing to a mental health crisis among teens. While rates of anxiety and depression in this age group continue to rise, New York Times reporter Matt Richtel has spent more than a year interviewing American adolescents and their families. Richtel talked to Michel Martin about his series, "The Inner Pandemic."

  • "Putin's World" Author Angela Stent on the War in Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Putin's World" Author Angela Stent on the War in Ukraine

    S2022 E5120 - 13m 40s

    Where do Russia and Vladimir Putin stand ten months into their invasion? Angela Stent is Senior Adviser to the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European studies. Previously she served as a U.S. National Intelligence Officer on Russia. She speaks to Walter Isaacson about what to expect from Putin's so-called "special military operation" ahead.

  • How Alex Jones Weaponized Sandy Hook: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Alex Jones Weaponized Sandy Hook

    S2022 E5119 - 18m 9s

    President Obama called it the single darkest day of his presidency. Ten years ago, 20 children and six teachers entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and never came out. But the tragedy didn't end there. Stories that the massacre was a fake were widely disseminated, causing inordinate pain to the families. Hari Sreenivisan spoke with Elizabeth Williamson about the disinformation campaign.

  • Judy Collins Discusses New Album "Spellbound": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Judy Collins Discusses New Album "Spellbound"

    S2022 E5118 - 17m 25s

    At 83, Judy Collins is up for another Grammy award for her latest album, "Spellbound." It’s her first record made up entirely of all her own material. From working with Leonard Cohen to singing for President Kennedy, she tells Walter Isaacson about the personal and musical journey that got her to this moment.

  • Inside America’s Medicine Supply Shortage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside America’s Medicine Supply Shortage

    S2022 E5117 - 17m 44s

    Almost three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. healthcare system is still struggling with shortages of medicine and supplies. Dr. Mahshid Abir is an emergency physician and senior policy researcher at the RAND corporation. She tells Hari Sreenivasan what is behind this crisis and what might be done to address it.

  • Moore v. Harper Could Have “Devastating” Consequences: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Moore v. Harper Could Have “Devastating” Consequences

    S2022 E5116 - 17m 36s

    The pending Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper centers on North Carolina's congressional map -- and the authority of state legislatures to control it. "Unrigged" author and election reform expert David Daley says that the case could have consequences far beyond one state. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

  • What a Power Station Attack Says About Our National Security: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What a Power Station Attack Says About Our National Security

    S2022 E5115 - 17m 6s

    As Russia continues its attacks on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, the U.S. was reminded of its own vulnerabilities this week when attacks on North Carolina's power grid left over 40,000 customers in the dark. The FBI are investigating. Juliette Kayyem is a national security expert and author of "The Devil Never Sleeps." Kayyam speaks about the significance of this attack.

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    Friday
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    Saturday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Saturday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

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