May 10, 2024
UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini joins the show from Jerusalem to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations against his agency. Lawrence Wright discusses the documentary series "God Save Texas" based on his book of the same name. Dr. Jonathan Metzl looks at mass shootings in the U.S. in his book "What We've Become."
Episodes
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June 13, 2022
S2022 E4248 - 55m 14s
Experts weigh in on today's Jan. 6 hearing. Journalist Ed Yong discusses his new book, "An Immense World." The brutality of corporate America and the malaise of the American labor market are being traced back to one businessman: former General Electric CEO Jack Welch. 42 years after its last live concert, ABBA has come back to life with "ABBA Voyage," a groundbreaking virtual concert.
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June 10, 2022
S2022 E4247 - 55m 39s
Parkland survivor Cameron Kasky discusses the March for Our Lives movement. Emma Thompson reflects on her role in the new film "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande." Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt explains how racism and antisemitism are intertwined.
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June 9, 2022
S2022 E4246 - 55m 40s
The Russia-Ukraine War puts pressure on some of the newer democratic countries in the region -- notably Montenegro. A first-hand look at Rwanda's preparations for the Ukrainian refugees' arrival. "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler is still winning awards for his inimitable work -- most recently in the pitch-dark HBO comedy "Barry." Nicole Hemmer discusses the significance of the Jan. 6 hearings.
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June 8, 2022
S2022 E4245 - 55m 40s
Author Dan Pfeifffer discusses his new book "Battling the Big Lie." Journalist Tina Brown discusses political turmoil in Britain and Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. Sam Rivera, Executive Director of OnPoint NYC, discusses overdoes prevention.
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June 7, 2022
S2022 E4244 - 55m 31s
President Biden excluded his counterparts from Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela from the Summit of the Americas for their human rights record, prompting a boycott from Mexico's president. Anger is rising over Moscow's withholding of global grain supplies. The results of a 10-month investigation into Jan. 6th will be presented on Thursday. Author Jonathan Martin discusses his conclusions.
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June 6, 2022
S2022 E4243 - 55m 6s
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas discusses NATO unity. 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal reflects on his tennis career. Vauhini Vara explains how her previous reporting on tech giants and their CEOs inspired her novel “The Immortal King Rao.”
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May 25, 2022
S2022 E4235 - 55m 41s
Yesterday a Texas school massacre left 19 children and two teachers dead. In the decade since the Sandy Hook massacre, there have been more than 900 shootings on school grounds. This year, there have been more mass shootings than days. James Stavridis on the current analysis on the Ukraine war. Toluse Olorunnipa on how George Floyd’s story reflects troubling and pervasive truths about America.
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May 24, 2022
S2022 E4234 - 55m 39s
Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya discusses the horror of the Ukraine war. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh discusses the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Nina Jankowicz explains why the work of the DHS' Disinformation Governance Board has been paused.
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May 23, 2022
S2022 E4233 - 55m 40s
Christiane discusses China and U.S.'s relationship with diplomat Kathleen Stephens, former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea. A new HBO documentary directed by Judd Apatow offers a comprehensive look at comedy icon George Carlin's complicated life and timeless work. Ian Bremmer discusses his new book "The Power of Crisis" and looks at how we can better prepare for the global challenges ahead.
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May 20, 2022
S2022 E4232 - 55m 40s
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai tells Christiane that Afghanistan will be a "dead country" if women and girls aren't part of its future. Deborah Lyons, UN Special Envoy to Afghanistan, weighs in on the Talibanization of the country. Musicians Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris speak out about mental health awareness. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison discusses this year's midterm elections.
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May 19, 2022
S2022 E4231 - 55m 41s
The future of female staffers at Afghanistan's TOLOnews is in jeopardy. A scathing analysis by SIGAR says the biggest factor in the Afghanistan government's collapse was the U.S. withdrawal of its military forces and contractors from the country. Students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music have fled the country. Emily Oster discusses what's at stake with the baby formula shortage.
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May 17, 2022
S2022 E4229 - 55m 21s
Half of Afghanistan's population faces acute food insecurity, with almost 9 million on the brink of famine. Christiane presses Deputy Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani on women’s rights -- and whether the Taliban will commit to fair elections and a more inclusive government. Activist Mahbouba Seraj speaks out for Afghan women. Domestic terrorism expert Tom O'Connor discusses the Buffalo shooting.
Extras + Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Will Nancy Pelosi Continue to Lead the Democrats?
S2022 E5098 - 2m 42s
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who just won reelection in Michigan, reflects on the future of U.S. politics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sen. Tim Kaine's Midterms Analysis
S2022 E5094 - 2m 43s
The U.S. midterm results are still coming in, but once again polls have been proved wrong. A Republican red wave has not materialized, with Democrats doing much better than expected. Sitting Senator and former DNC Chair Tim Kaine joins Christiane from D.C.
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