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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 26, 2024

55m 35s

Actor Michael Stuhlbarg and director Rupert Goold discuss their new Broadway play "Patriots" about the rise of Vladamir Putin. Michael Arceneaux reflects on his journey of overcoming societal barriers in his book "I Finally Bought Some Jordans.” From the archives: Anti-apartheid campaigners Andrew Mlangeni and Peter Hain reflect on the end of aparthied.

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

  • Yale and Harvard Law Pull Out of US News Rankings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Yale and Harvard Law Pull Out of US News Rankings

    S2022 E5101 - 17m 48s

    Yale and Harvard Law Schools have withdrawn their participation from the key university ranking system by the U.S. News and World Report, saying it undermines the commitments of the legal profession. Despite taking the top spot every year, Yale was the first to announce this change. Heather Gerken is the dean of Yale Law School and speaks with Michel Martin about their decision.

  • Al Gore on Climate Change and Global Sustainability: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Al Gore on Climate Change and Global Sustainability

    S2022 E5100 - 17m 42s

    Speaking at the opening of the COP27 summit, former vice president Al Gore said we must “choose life over death,” and not make long term commitments to fossil fuels. To discuss developments from the conference and new climate initiatives, Gore speaks with Walter Isaacson.

  • Are Monuments to Past Sins Vital for National Reckoning?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Are Monuments to Past Sins Vital for National Reckoning?

    S2022 E5099 - 18m 22s

    In his latest piece for The Atlantic, staff writer Clint Smith examines what America can learn from German efforts to memorialize the Holocaust. “Monuments to the Unthinkable” documents Smith's extensive travels through Germany, discovering nationwide efforts to honor the dead and keep the memory alive. Clint shares what he learned with Michel Martin.

  • Why Actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi Fled Iran: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi Fled Iran

    S2022 E5098 - 2m 54s

    Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi, who stars in the new film "Holy Spider," explains why she fled her home country following the leak of an intimate video.

  • Does FTX’s Bankruptcy Mean the Death of the “Crypto Dream?": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Does FTX’s Bankruptcy Mean the Death of the “Crypto Dream?"

    S2022 E5098 - 16m 12s

    FTX, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange, filed for bankruptcy on Friday. The move sent shockwaves through the industry. Axios’ chief financial correspondent, Felix Salmon, joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain the consequences of this meltdown.

  • The Supreme Court Case that Could Upend Tribal Sovereignty: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Supreme Court Case that Could Upend Tribal Sovereignty

    S2022 E5097 - 16m 16s

    The Indian Child Welfare Act is currently at risk of being overturned by the Supreme Court. Created to prevent family separation in Native American communities, the law has never before been challenged on constitutional grounds. Mary Kathryn Nagle is Cherokee and an attorney assisting the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. She discusses how this case impacts tribal sovereignty.

  • Siddhartha Mukherjee on New Book “Song of the Cell”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Siddhartha Mukherjee on New Book “Song of the Cell”

    S2022 E5096 - 17m 3s

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee believes we are living in an anti-science moment, seen particularly starkly during the COVID-19 pandemic – despite new medical breakthroughs helping ill patients defy the odds. He details some of these stories in his new book "The Song of the Cell," and Mukherjee joins Walter Isaacson to share these life-saving discoveries.

  • Exclusive Interview with President Zelensky and His Wife: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Exclusive Interview with President Zelensky and His Wife

    S2022 E5095 - 2m 2s

    Ukraine is braced for what could be the decisive battle in this brutal war: the battle for Kherson. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to ensure a continuation of international support for his country’s defense, particularly from the U.S. in the wake of the midterms. At this critical time, Christiane sat down with the president and his wife, First Lady Olena Zelenska.

  • Jemele Hill on Controversial Trump Tweet & Why She Left ESPN: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jemele Hill on Controversial Trump Tweet & Why She Left ESPN

    S2022 E5095 - 18m 13s

    Sports and cultural journalist Jemele Hill is no stranger to the challenges that come with being opinionated, Black, and female. From taking on President Trump to the NFL, she hasn’t shied away from confrontation. Hill candidly relives her experiences in a new memoir, "Uphill." She speaks with Michel Martin about her difficult upbringing and the comments that nearly ended her career.

  • Midterm Analysis: Trump Leaves “Stench” on GOP Brand: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Midterm Analysis: Trump Leaves “Stench” on GOP Brand

    S2022 E5094 - 16m 48s

    Democrats have defied gloomy predictions in the midterms. What will the election results mean for President Biden’s agenda? New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon shares his insights with Hari Sreenivasan.

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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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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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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Thursday
    May 2

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Thursday
    May 2

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

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