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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.

May 3, 2024

55m 52s

Michael Schill, president of Northwestern University, discusses the protests on campuses across the country and the deal his university was able to strike. Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists on threats to press around the globe. Photographer Platon discusses his new book “The Defenders.” Sociologist Brad Wilcox explores the positives of marriage in his book "Get Married."

Episodes

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

    December 30, 2022

    S2022 E5131 - 55m 37s

    In his new series “Five Days at Memorial,” writer and director John Ridley took a close look at one New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. Actor Wendell Pierce is taking on a timeless American classic, starring as Willy Loman in a Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” with the first-ever Black Loman family at center stage. Actress Emma Thompson reflects on her career.

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

    December 29, 2022

    S2022 E5130 - 55m 37s

    Experts reflect on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

  • December 28, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 28, 2022

    S2022 E5129 - 55m 37s

    IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva discusses global instability. Chilean president Gabriel Boric explains why he's calling his country to fight for democracy. Author Erich Schwartzel reveals the surprising role of the movie business in the high-stakes contest between the U.S. and China.

  • December 27, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 27, 2022

    S2022 E5128 - 55m 37s

    Naturalist David Attenborough, former Vice President Al Gore and filmmaker Dan Edge discuss the climate.

  • December 26, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 26, 2022

    S2022 E5127 - 55m 38s

    British Vogue’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful tells Christiane how he learned to stand up and stand out, becoming “A Visible Man.” Afghanistan’s youngest female mayor Zarifa Ghafari’s full story appears in her new memoir, and in an upcoming Netflix documentary, “In Her Hands.” In her new book about Samuel Adams, Stacy Schiff argues he’s one of the country’s most essential founding fathers.

  • December 23, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 23, 2022

    S2022 E5126 - 55m 36s

    Trauma surgeon and shooting survivor Dr. Joseph V. Sakran discusses gun violence in the U.S. Journalist Alex Heath reflects on how the tech world changed in 2022. Plus: two interviews from the archives with Matthew McConaughey and James Cameron.

  • December 22, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 22, 2022

    S2022 E5125 - 55m 37s

    Thousands of migrants are gathered at America’s southern border, some eagerly awaiting the end of a Trump-era border restriction. What does the end of Title 42 mean and what comes next? Sen. Murphy is pushing to reform America’s election laws, and is also backing legislation to confront gun violence. The film "Descendant" examines Clotilda survivors' fight to preserve their heritage.

  • December 21, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 21, 2022

    S2022 E5124 - 55m 9s

    Sen. Chris Coons discusses President Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S. Afghan educator Yalda Kohi reacts to the Taliban's decision to suspend university education for all female students. Leila Fadel, host of NPR's "Morning Edition," explains how Tunisia has changed since the Arab Spring. Professor Elyn Saks discusses living with schizophrenia and the ethics of involuntary hospitalization.

  • December 20, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 20, 2022

    S2022 E5123 - 55m 28s

    The decision by the Jan. 6 committee to refer Trump to the DOJ on four criminal charges is a historic one. Amy Davidson Sorkin discusses what happens next. Coups, disease outbreaks, extreme weather – it’s been a painful year for many African nations. The co-hosts of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour on the world of pop culture in 2022.

  • December 19, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 19, 2022

    S2022 E5122 - 55m 37s

    Former federal prosecutors Jim Walden and Ron Filipkowski discuss the close to the January 6 hearings. ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden weighs in on Argentina's World Cup win. Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson explains the biggest scientific breakthroughs of 2022.

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

    December 16, 2022

    S2022 E5121 - 55m 38s

    Russia's missile attacks have put Ukraine at the top of the world's priority list for humanitarian aid. CNN's Donie O'Sullivan on journalists' Twitter accounts being suspended and Musk's allegations that reporters were "doxxing" him. New York Times reporter Matt Richtel on his series on the teen mental health crisis. A look back at a 2020 conversation between Christiane and Cher.

  • December 15, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 15, 2022

    S2022 E5120 - 55m 35s

    In this special edition show, experts offer their perspectives on Putin's war in Ukraine.

Extras + Features

  • Why Canada Has Been Training Ukraine's Military Since 2014: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Canada Has Been Training Ukraine's Military Since 2014

    S2022 E4170 - 2m 55s

    Ukraine and the defense of European democracy were front and center at the Munich Security Conference this past weekend. Christiane sat down with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who spoke about Canada’s support for Kyiv and its own struggles with the COVID-19 protests that paralyzed Ottawa.

  • Estonia's Prime Minister on the State of Eastern Europe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Estonia's Prime Minister on the State of Eastern Europe

    S2022 E4170 - 2m 41s

    The world remains on watch for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. intelligence having warned that war is imminent. In Ukraine, President Zelensky has called up military reservists and vowed that the country will not cede any territory. Estonia also borders Russia and its prime minister has been urging NATO to strengthen its defenses in eastern Europe. She joins the program from Tallinn.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Can President Putin be Deterred From Invasion?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: Can President Putin be Deterred From Invasion?

    S2022 E4169 - 2m 36s

    Experts say this could be the darkest day for Europe and the free world since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and certainly the most serious crisis since the end of the Cold War. How can President Putin be deterred from invasion? Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission and joins Christiane for an exclusive interview.

  • Authors of Banned Books: It’s About Insecurity of Parents: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Authors of Banned Books: It’s About Insecurity of Parents

    S2022 E4168 - 18m 6s

    We’ve followed the recent rise in book bannings by school boards supposedly protecting kids from being uncomfortable. Yet discomfort can be an avenue to growth. Michel Martin discusses the issue with award-winning authors Jason Reynolds and Kiese Laymon, both of whose books have been banned or challenged by school boards around the country.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Pres. Zelensky Discusses Sanctions on Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: Pres. Zelensky Discusses Sanctions on Russia

    S2022 E4168 - 3m 1s

    The Western diplomatic machine is now in motion to avert an attack on Ukraine by Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave the keynote address at this year’s Munich Security Conference, saying his country is now the last buffer between Western democracies and a dictatorship. As he appealed for support, Christiane spoke with Zelensky onstage in an exclusive conversation.

  • Mark Cuban Talks New Price-Slashing Pharma Company and NFTs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mark Cuban Talks New Price-Slashing Pharma Company and NFTs

    S2022 E4167 - 16m 32s

    Standard prescription drugs in the U.S. remain too costly for many. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is attempting to bring down prices and disrupt America’s multibillion dollar pharmaceutical industry with the launch of his own company. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how this can be achieved.

  • Jeremy Peters on His New Book "Insurgency": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jeremy Peters on His New Book "Insurgency"

    S2022 E4166 - 17m 56s

    If Donald Trump tries to mount a comeback in 2024, the divided state of the GOP will loom large. New York Times correspondent Jeremy Peters explores this phenomenon in his new book, "Insurgency: How Republicans Lost Their Party and Got Everything They Ever Wanted." He joins Michel Martin to discuss.

  • Denmark’s  “Live With It” COVID-19 Approach: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Denmark’s “Live With It” COVID-19 Approach

    S2022 E4165 - 16m 13s

    Denmark has become the first country in the European Union to lift all pandemic restrictions. Michael Bang Petersen advises the Danish Government on COVID-19 policy. He tells Walter Isaacson how they reached their decision.

  • Kay Bailey Hutchison on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kay Bailey Hutchison on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

    S2022 E4164 - 16m 4s

    NATO membership has become a focal point in tensions between Russia and the West. Kay Bailey Hutchison served as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO during the Trump administration. She analyzes the situation with Walter Isaacson.

  • Dallas Manages a Decrease in Violent Crime: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dallas Manages a Decrease in Violent Crime

    S2022 E4163 - 17m 38s

    The United States is experiencing a significant rise in violent crime. Twelve major cities racked up record-breaking annual homicide rates last year. But Dallas managed a 13 percent decrease. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joins Michel Martin to discuss.

  • The Uyghur Suffer Genocide as the World Watches the Olympics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Uyghur Suffer Genocide as the World Watches the Olympics

    S2022 E4162 - 16m 22s

    China is under intense global scrutiny for its treatment of the Muslim Uyghur population, actions the U.S. State Department labels a genocide. For human rights attorney and Uyghur advocate Rayhan Asat, China’s abuses are personal. She says her brother was forcibly disappeared by the government and subjected to indefinite solitary confinement. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to share his story.

  • Could an Insurrectionist Be Your New Congressperson?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Could an Insurrectionist Be Your New Congressperson?

    S2022 E4161 - 16m 12s

    More than a year has passed since the January 6 Capitol riot, and the question of accountability for the instigators remains unresolved. Some lawyers are resorting to a 14th Amendment clause that bans insurrectionists from holding office. The voting rights organization Public Wise has launched an online database identifying those who supported the insurrection.

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