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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 14, 2024

55m 53s

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

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

    July 20, 2022

    S2022 E5014 - 55m 42s

    Bob Ward and Marvin Reese discuss the extreme heat in Europe. Author Simon Mundy discusses his new book "Race for Tomorrow." Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill explains the state of the Irish government.

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

    July 19, 2022

    S2022 E5013 - 55m 44s

    Iran remains at loggerheads with the U.S. over its nuclear program. Will Ripley joins the show from Colombo, where he spoke with Sri Lanka's acting president. One of India’s leading journalists continues to speak out against her government -- despite consistently coming under attack for her reporting. Ukrainian citizens are coming together online to read a Greek tragedy by playwright Aeschylus.

  • July 18, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 18, 2022

    S2022 E5012 - 55m 43s

    The director of the Oxford Net Zero Initiative discusses the UK's red alert warning for extreme heat. The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine gives an update on the war. Rep. Tom Malinowski discusses the potential for a third political party in the United States. Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah discusses her new book "The Sex Lives of African Women."

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

    July 15, 2022

    S2022 E5011 - 55m 37s

    Mark Leibovich's new book reveals how establishment Republicans failed to prevent Trump’s takeover. Attention turns to the suspect in Shinzo Abe's assassination and what might have motivated him. A new documentary investigates the Boy Scouts of America and some 82,000 claims of sexual abuse against the youth organization. Mary Pipher’s latest book offers insight into coping with change and trauma.

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

    July 14, 2022

    S2022 E5010 - 55m 16s

    Saudi human rights activist Lina al-Hathloul discusses her crusade to free political prisoners. Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on Jan. 6 and Georgia's Senate race. Director Yariv Mozer discusses his new documentary "The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes."

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

    July 13, 2022

    S2022 E5009 - 55m 43s

    Amid concerns about Iran, China and rising gas prices, Biden has decided a visit to Israel serves America’s interests. Do protests mark a new beginning for Sri Lanka, or will more chaos ensue? Kathleen Belew explores the evolution of right-wing extremist groups in America and their connection to Trump. Patrick Radden Keefe has compiled some of his greatest New Yorker pieces in a new collection.

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

    July 12, 2022

    S2022 E5008 - 55m 33s

    Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses gun violence and her candidacy for reelection. Political economist Ahilan Kadirgamar analyzes unrest in Sri Lanka. Author Ken Auletta reveals new information on Harvey Weinstein's crimes. Former RNC spokesman Tim Miller discusses his new book "Why We Did It."

  • July 11, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 11, 2022

    S2022 E5007 - 55m 43s

    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.

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

    July 7, 2022

    S2022 E5005 - 55m 20s

    Experts discuss Boris Johnson's resignation and how it will impact the United Kingdom.

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

    July 6, 2022

    S2022 E5004 - 55m 42s

    Experts discuss Boris Johnson and the unfolding political crisis in the United Kingdom.

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

    July 5, 2022

    S2022 E5003 - 55m 42s

    Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó discusses his country's relationship with Russia. Singer and songwriter Carole King looks back on her legendary career. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary offers her tips for navigating a recession.

  • July 4, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 4, 2022

    S2022 E5002 - 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.

Extras + Features

  • Pfizer CEO: Omicron Vaccine Is Coming in March: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pfizer CEO: Omicron Vaccine Is Coming in March

    S2022 E4150 - 17m 44s

    In an important development in the Covid wars, Pfizer has started clinical trials of an Omicron vaccine to help address the current and future mutations of the coronavirus. CEO Albert Bourla has recently been awarded the Genesis Prize in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to humanity. He speaks with Walter Isaacson to discuss vaccine developments and global health.

  • ADL CEO: America Is Tipping From Hate to the Unthinkable: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ADL CEO: America Is Tipping From Hate to the Unthinkable

    S2022 E4149 - 17m 40s

    Antisemitism is on the rise globally, including right here in the U.S. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, addresses the issue in his new book, "It Could Happen Here." He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how we can strike back against hate. The interview is part of Exploring Hate, our ongoing series on antisemitism, racism and extremism.

  • Immunocompromised Americans' Terrifying Reality During COVID: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Immunocompromised Americans' Terrifying Reality During COVID

    S2022 E4148 - 16m 33s

    Among the groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19 are the poor, the disabled, and the immunocompromised. Matthew Cortland is a lawyer and policy expert who has faced challenges with Crohn’s disease. Cortland joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss just how the pandemic is affecting the disabled community.

  • What’s Wrong with the U.S. Senate?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s Wrong with the U.S. Senate?

    S2022 E4147 - 16m 25s

    An evenly divided Senate means not much is getting done in Washington. Former Republican Senator Trent Lott was majority leader in 2002 during the last 50-50 split, and he speaks with Walter Isaacson about how to break the current deadlock.

  • “The Abortion I Didn’t Have”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Abortion I Didn’t Have”

    S2022 E4146 - 17m 20s

    The reality of motherhood is different for everyone. Our next guest shared her own experience in a powerfully honest New York Times Magazine article: “The Abortion I Didn’t Have.” Merritt Tierce was 19 years old when she became pregnant. She says the experience broke her, but also in many ways gave her back her life -- as she discusses with Michel Martin.

  • Penélope Cruz Discusses "Parallel Mothers": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Penélope Cruz Discusses "Parallel Mothers"

    S2022 E4146 - 2m 59s

    The new film "Parallel Mothers" reunites Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz with the much-honored director Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows two accidental mothers immersed in love, lies, deep loss, and historical memory. The film is getting rave reviews, and Cruz herself won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. She speaks with Christiane about the film and motherhood.

  • Laura Coates on Her New Book "Just Pursuit": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Laura Coates on Her New Book "Just Pursuit"

    S2022 E4145 - 18m 7s

    Laura Coates was a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department, before becoming a prosecutor as assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. In her new book "Just Pursuit," she reveals the reality of working as a Black woman within a legal system that is widely considered racist. She joins Michel Martin to discuss how the pursuit of justice can create injustice.

  • Has Amazon Contributed to America’s Political Unraveling?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Has Amazon Contributed to America’s Political Unraveling?

    S2022 E4144 - 16m 19s

    Amazon is the second most trusted institution in the U.S., surpassed only by the military, according to a Georgetown and NYU poll. What can the company's disproportionate influence mean for American society? In "Fulfillment," award-winning journalist Alec MacGillis examines the company’s impact on the wealth and poverty of towns and cities across the country.

  • “Thousands of Civilian Deaths” — NYT on U.S. Airstrikes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Thousands of Civilian Deaths” — NYT on U.S. Airstrikes

    S2022 E4143 - 16m 57s

    America’s air war in the Middle East was advertised as the most precise campaign in history. But new investigative reporting is revealing a cacophony of errors. Flawed intelligence and imprecise targeting caused the deaths of thousands of civilians, a number that was severely underreported by the Pentagon. Azmat Khan exposes the true human toll of American airstrikes.

  • Why Gerrymandering Is Inherently Racist: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Gerrymandering Is Inherently Racist

    S2022 E4142 - 17m 45s

    Manipulating district voting boundaries – also known as gerrymandering – is dividing the nation. Republicans suggest the process is “not that bad,” but in a recent Washington Post op-ed, Michael Li – one of the foremost experts on this process – calls this "a misleading narrative.” He explains why to Michel Martin.

  • Could Her Father’s Life Have Been Saved?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Could Her Father’s Life Have Been Saved?

    S2022 E4141 - 18m 5s

    78 year old Dale Weeks was fully vaccinated and booster, but recently passed away – not from COVID-19, but from a series of events in local hospitals that were overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases. His daughter Julie Simanski sits down with Michel Martin to share her frustrations.

  • Did Facebook Contribute to Jan. 6? Whistleblower Weighs In: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Did Facebook Contribute to Jan. 6? Whistleblower Weighs In

    S2022 E4140 - 17m 11s

    Critics say that Facebook was a prime tool used to spread misinformation and sow confusion in the 2020 election. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who came forward with leaked documents, says there is evidence to prove these allegations -- as she explains to Walter Isaacson.

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