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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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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Carl Bernstein on Reporting the Truth During the Trump Era
S2022 E4139 - 18m 9s
The evolution of journalism has known many challenges, up to and including the current flood of misinformation. Journalist Carl Bernstein has seen it all on his career path from copy boy to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who helped break the Watergate scandal. He revisits that journey in his new book, "Chasing History." He discusses the issues that threaten our culture and our politics today.
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COVID-19 Is Here to Stay, Says Former Biden Adviser
S2022 E4138 - 18m 7s
As the Omicron variant has pushed U.S. hospitalizations toward a record high, a group of doctors has called for the Biden administration to adopt a “new normal” approach, as advocated in three recent opinion articles. Among these experts is a former member of President Biden’s transition COVID-19 advisory board, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel. He joins the program to explain how the White House should pivot.
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Is There Room for Redemption in Our Cancel Culture?
S2022 E4137 - 15m 13s
Loretta J. Ross is a visiting professor at Smith College whose teaching focuses on white supremacy in the age of Trump. Ross speaks with Michel Martin on whether January 6 provides an opportunity for reflection and healing.
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Jason Stanley: "America is Now in Fascism’s Legal Phase"
S2022 E4136 - 18m 14s
Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley sees January 6, 2021 as part of a history of fascist impulses in American politics. This is the focus of his book "How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them." His latest article in The Guardian is titled “America is now in fascism’s legal phase.” Stanley speaks with Michel Martin about what he calls an “extremely critical moment” for democracy.
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Is Trump Laying the Groundwork for a Coup in 2024?
S2022 E4135 - 18m 38s
Clashing ideologies about the meaning of democracy in America are no less harrowing than the events of January 6. Journalist Bill Moyers, a 30-time Emmy Award winner, shares his views and concerns in the new PBS documentary "Preserving Democracy." Moyers speaks alongside historian Kathleen Belew – who also appears in the film – about the insurrection and the danger of a recurrence.
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Ed Yong: COVID Testing One of Biden Admin’s “Key Failures"
S2022 E4134 - 17m 27s
The Omicron variant is surging in almost all 50 states. For those who have tested positive but are asymptomatic, the CDC has shortened the isolation period from 10 days to five. Ed Yong, science writer for The Atlantic, tells Walter Isaacson how this policy change could have a significant impact on U.S. healthcare.
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“Invisible Child:” The Life of a Homeless Family in NYC
S2022 E4133 - 18m 7s
Eight years ago, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Andrea Elliott wrote a damning exposé of New York’s handling of its homeless population, focusing on one girl named Dasani. Elliott's new book, "Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City," expands on her previous reporting. The author speaks with Hari Sreenivasan.
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Dr. Ayoade Alakija: What Do We Really Know About Omicron?
S2022 E4133 - 2m 13s
Can we learn to live with COVID-19? The question might sound strange in view of Omicron case numbers that threaten to overwhelm health services in the U.S. and Europe. But important studies from South Africa and the U.K. indicate that this variant is less severe. To discuss all this, Christiane speaks with Dr. Larry Brilliant and Dr. Ayoade Alakija.
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