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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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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July 7, 2022
S2022 E5005 - 55m 20s
Experts discuss Boris Johnson's resignation and how it will impact the United Kingdom.
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July 6, 2022
S2022 E5004 - 55m 42s
Experts discuss Boris Johnson and the unfolding political crisis in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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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
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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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