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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

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

    May 16, 2022

    S2022 E4228 - 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.

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

    May 11, 2022

    S2022 E4225 - 55m 8s

    The U.S. Senate votes today on a measure that would codify Roe v. Wade, guaranteeing a woman’s right to abortion. Kolbi-Molinas recently argued a case on abortion rights before the Supreme Court and joins the show. The new French film "Happening" takes a hard look at the realities -- and risks -- of life before legalized abortion. Rick Hasen discusses the disinformation that is poisoning politics.

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

    May 10, 2022

    S2022 E4224 - 55m 38s

    U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry discusses his efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in the U.S. Russia Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses the war in Ukraine. Mental health journalist Judith Warner explains what's fueling the mental health crisis among children.

  • May 9, 2022.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 9, 2022.

    S2022 E4223 - 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.

  • May 6, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 6, 2022

    S2022 E4222 - 55m 41s

    The Philippines is bracing for an important presidential election. Richard Heydarian discusses what a return of the Marcos Dynasty could mean. Many fear the overturning of Roe v. Wade would disproportionately impact minority communities. Farai Chideya weighs in. Zain Asher's new book tells the story of how her mother struggled for survival and pushed her children to achieve.

  • May 5, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 5, 2022

    S2022 E4221 - 55m 34s

    For CA Rep. Jackie Speier, abortion is a lived experienced. In 2011, she became the first member of Congress to share her abortion story on the House floor. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the president emerita of Brooklyn Academy of Music, and explains how BAM became a global performing arts powerhouse in her new memoir. The likely demise of Roe v. Wade has galvanized America’s evangelicals.

  • May 4, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 4, 2022

    S2022 E4220 - 55m 30s

    Former anti-abortion activist Frank Schaeffer weighs in on the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses the state of politics in the U.S. Author John Avlon offers insight into upcoming midterm elections.

  • April 29, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 29, 2022

    S2022 E4217 - 55m 40s

    Russian investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov has been observing Russia’s failures -- and the blame game that follows in the Kremlin. In his latest book, "The Infodemic," Joel Simon takes a deep dive into what he calls the modern brand of censorship. Economist Darrick Hamilton discusses his idea for so-called “baby bonds.” Florida has become Ground Zero for America's culture wars.

  • April 28, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 28, 2022

    S2022 E4216 - 55m 40s

    Ivo Daalder and Evelyn Farkas discuss President Biden's Ukraine war strategy. Former French President François Hollande reflect's on France's recent election. Author Amy Webb discusses her new book "The Genesis Machine."

  • April 26, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 26, 2022

    S2022 E4214 - 55m 39s

    Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow discusses a viral speech she gave in defense of the LGBT community. Heather O'Neill, Cynde Strand and Maria Fleet discuss the new documentary "No Orindary Life." Scott Galloway weighs in on Elon Musk's Twitter buyout.

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

    April 25, 2022

    S2022 E4213 - 55m 39s

    Macron is the first French president in two decades to win re-election, comfortably beating his hard-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round this weekend. Alina Beskrovna was born and raised in Mariupol and spent a month there under siege before managing to escape. Ronan Farrow recently investigated the commercial spyware industry and its implications for democracies around the world.

  • April 22, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 22, 2022

    S2022 E4212 - 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

  • Midterm Analysis: Trump Leaves “Stench” on GOP Brand: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Midterm Analysis: Trump Leaves “Stench” on GOP Brand

    S2022 E5094 - 16m 48s

    Democrats have defied gloomy predictions in the midterms. What will the election results mean for President Biden’s agenda? New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon shares his insights with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • 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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