May 14, 2024
Georgia's parliament passes a controversial bill which critics say mirrors a law used in Russia to crack down on opposition. Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili joins the show. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk joins from Kyiv. The Washington Post's David Herszenhorn on Putin's Russia. Writer and religious scholar Reza Aslan on "A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine."
Episodes
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August 26, 2022
S2022 E5041 - 55m 42s
Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. is Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force and the first Black officer to lead a branch of the military. He speaks with Christiane from the Pentagon. “Stranger Things” actor David Harbour speaks about fame, mental health, and what’s next for him. Activist Helen Zia discusses the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crime and why the murder of Vincent Chin in 1982 still matters today.
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August 25, 2022
S2022 E5040 - 55m 35s
Britain handed Hong Kong back to China 25 years ago. The last governor of Hong Kong discusses the 1997 handover, and how Hong Kong has changed. Michelle Zauner discusses her creative success in literature and in music. SCOTUS has voted to curb the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions. Kristie Ebi says that death rates will increase unless response systems are improved.
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August 24, 2022
S2022 E5039 - 55m 19s
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.
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August 23, 2022
S2022 E5038 - 55m 40s
The Taliban’s deputy leader joins Christiane for his first-ever interview with a western news organization. Laurel Miller and Margot Wallström discuss the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. David Gergen, author of “Hearts Touched With Fire,” explains why the torch of leadership must now be passed to the next generation.
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August 22, 2022
S2022 E5037 - 55m 40s
Former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev offers unique insight into the Kremlin leadership. Ben Hodges, former Commander of American forces in Europe analyzes the balance of power on the battlefield in Ukraine. Eliyahu Stern, Professor of Modern Jewish History at Yale, explains how right wing parties are exploiting a new definition of antisemitism.
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August 19, 2022
S2022 E5036 - 55m 40s
Russian propaganda expert Peter Pomerantsev discusses Kremlin strategy. Habib Khan, co-founder of Afghan Peace Watch, discusses recent brutal attacks in Afghan cities. “The Emergency” author Dr. Thomas Fisher reflects on the state of American healthcare.
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August 18, 2022
S2022 E5035 - 55m 39s
We take a look at some of Christiane’s interviews with Secretary Madeleine Albright. Several towns and villages in the east have reportedly fallen to Russia. The International Monetary Fund is slashing global growth estimates, and the World Bank is warning that we’re in for the biggest commodity price shock in 50 years. Juliette Kayyem discusses what we can learn from dealing with catastrophe.
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August 17, 2022
S2022 E5034 - 55m 40s
Chilean Environment Minister Maisa Rojas discusses climate action in Latin America. Producer Dan Edge discusses the new Frontline series “The Power of Big Oil.” Climate justice activist Svitlana Romano explains why the war in Ukraine is an environmental disaster.
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August 16, 2022
S2022 E5033 - 55m 40s
Benjamin Ferencz is the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials. He speaks about his experience, and his thoughts about the war in Ukraine. Journalist Mark Follman has spent the past decade researching gun violence in America. His new book “Trigger Points” details how leaders could go beyond thoughts and prayers and actually address the problem.
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August 15, 2022
S2022 E5032 - 55m 40s
Poland’s prime minister gives an exclusive interview on the war in Ukraine. Chef José Andrés discusses the World Central Kitchen’s efforts to distribute hundreds of thousands of hot meals to Ukrainians. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili compares the situation in Ukraine to Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008. Journalist Mike Giglio discusses the ongoing January 6 investigation.
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August 12, 2022
S2022 E5031 - 55m 43s
Elliot Ackerman explains why he believes America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan represented the collapse of its morals. A new HBO documentary is exploring Princess Diana's death and the difficult questions it triggered in unsparing detail. In a new memoir, Jennette McCurdy opens up about the difficulties she faced as a child actress, including her troubled relationship with her mother.
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August 11, 2022
S2022 E5030 - 55m 28s
Patrick Gaspard discusses the potential for inflation to ease in the United States. Author Philip Short discusses his new biography of Vladimir Putin. Correspondent Larry Madowo offers analysis of Kenya's elections. Journalist Jane Mayer details how gerrymandered state houses are passing extreme right-wing legislation that is out of step with public opinion.
Extras + Features
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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.
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Carnegie Moscow Center Dir. Discusses Ukraine Crisis
S2022 E4170 - 2m 13s
To take the measure of the mood at the Kremlin – as well as that of ordinary Russians – Christiane speaks with Dmitri Trenin, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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