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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Rep. Adam Kinzinger Reacts to the Midterms
S2022 E5094 - 2m 38s
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) reacts to the midterm elections.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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“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."
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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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