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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

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

    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.

  • June 10, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • June 9, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • June 8, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.”

  • May 25, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • May 24, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • May 17, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Sen. Tim Kaine's Midterms Analysis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Tim Kaine's Midterms Analysis

    S2022 E5094 - 2m 43s

    The U.S. midterm results are still coming in, but once again polls have been proved wrong. A Republican red wave has not materialized, with Democrats doing much better than expected. Sitting Senator and former DNC Chair Tim Kaine joins Christiane from D.C.

  • What’s Next For Biden’s Foreign Policy Dilemmas?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s Next For Biden’s Foreign Policy Dilemmas?

    S2022 E5093 - 17m 21s

    President Biden’s record from the last two years is a big factor in the midterm elections. Our next guest, award-winning journalist Robin Wright, looks at Biden’s foreign policy wins and losses. She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the possible effect of these elections on America’s interests abroad.

  • We’re in a New Cold War With China, Says Nouriel Roubini: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    We’re in a New Cold War With China, Says Nouriel Roubini

    S2022 E5092 - 16m 55s

    Nouriel Roubini says there are 10 interconnected threats that are endangering our global future. Known for predicting the 2008 financial crash, the economist lays it all out in his new book "Megathreats." Roubini tells Walter Isaacson what our dystopian future could look like – and how to avoid it.

  • “The End of Affirmative Action Would be a Disaster”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The End of Affirmative Action Would be a Disaster”

    S2022 E5091 - 18m 1s

    The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority looks likely to overturn affirmative action -- a significant precedent that for decades allowed universities to consider race in the admissions process. The move would be a disaster, according to two legal scholars and university administrators: Lee Bollinger of Columbia University and Geoffrey Stone of the University of Chicago.

  • Is Bipartisanship Still Possible After Jan. 6?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Bipartisanship Still Possible After Jan. 6?

    S2022 E5090 - 17m 59s

    In America’s battle for democracy, the January 6 Committee has highlighted the danger and threats posed by the far right and former President Trump. But many of the committee’s members are not seeking re-election. One of those is Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, who announced last year she would be retiring after three terms. To reflect on her time in Congress, she speaks with Michel Martin.

  • “Meme Wars:” The Digital Underworld That Led to Jan. 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Meme Wars:” The Digital Underworld That Led to Jan. 6

    S2022 E5089 - 17m 55s

    The internet has redefined American politics in many ways. Among the most significant is the increasing use of memes by politicians and extremist groups. Once dismissed as an online joke, memes have proved to be effective tools for energizing a base -- and effective weapons in attacks on opponents. Joan Donovan and Emily Dreyfuss investigate the digital underworld in their new book "Meme Wars."

  • Barbara F. Walter: "How Civil Wars Start": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Barbara F. Walter: "How Civil Wars Start"

    S2022 E5088 - 17m 42s

    Democracy in America is balanced on a knife edge, says political scientist Barbara F. Walter, but it may not be too late to rescue it. Walter is the author of "How Civil Wars Start" and she speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about how America can prevent another one from starting.

  • The Trump World’s Assault on U.S. Election Workers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Trump World’s Assault on U.S. Election Workers

    S2022 E5087 - 17m 23s

    Early voters in crucial swing states are already experiencing intimidation, and the Justice Department is warning of heightened threats against election workers. Award-winning investigative journalist Linda So talks to Hari Sreenivasan about the seriousness of this danger to American democracy.

  • “It’s Been Devastating:" Legal Expert on Roe Overturn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “It’s Been Devastating:" Legal Expert on Roe Overturn

    S2022 E5086 - 17m 28s

    Abortion is a key issue for voters in the upcoming midterms, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. In June, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs decision eradicated the constitutional right to abortion. Our next guest sees the fallout from Dobbs continuing for years. Kimberly Mutcherson is an award-winning reproductive rights legal scholar and co-dean of Rutgers Law School.

  • How Samuel Adams Fomented Revolution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Samuel Adams Fomented Revolution

    S2022 E5085 - 17m 48s

    Stacy Schiff has written biographies of some of history’s most fascinating figures, from Cleopatra to the witches of Salem. Now, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian is turning to an American revolutionary. In her new book about Samuel Adams, Schiff argues he’s one of the country’s most essential founding fathers. She explains to Walter Isaacson how someone so important could be forgotten.

  • Journalist Who Fled Russia Discusses Putin's War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Journalist Who Fled Russia Discusses Putin's War

    S2022 E5084 - 18m 11s

    Russian journalist and editor-in-chief of The New Times Yevgenia Albats fled Moscow in August after a court found her guilty of “spreading false information.” She is just one more casualty of the Kremlin’s crackdown on freedom of expression and independent media. Albats speaks with Michel Martin about why she will never stop fighting for truth.

  • Jon Meacham on the Complexities and Conscience of Lincoln: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jon Meacham on the Complexities and Conscience of Lincoln

    S2022 E5083 - 18m 4s

    Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and bestselling author Jon Meacham charts the life of Abraham Lincoln in his new book, "And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle." Meacham speaks with Walter Isaacson about the reasoning behind some of Lincoln’s most difficult decisions and the lessons his political era can offer modern-day America.

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