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Amanpour and Company

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 3, 2024

55m 52s

Michael Schill, president of Northwestern University, discusses the protests on campuses across the country and the deal his university was able to strike. Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists on threats to press around the globe. Photographer Platon discusses his new book “The Defenders.” Sociologist Brad Wilcox explores the positives of marriage in his book "Get Married."

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

  • MacArthur Winner: What Mass Incarceration Says About Us: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    MacArthur Winner: What Mass Incarceration Says About Us

    S2022 E5082 - 17m 28s

    Sociologist and criminologist Reuben J. Miller is one of this year’s recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “genius grant.” Miller was awarded the grant for his work examining the consequences of incarceration on individuals and families. He joins Michel Martin to discuss his work.

  • Steve Case on a New Era of Entrepreneurship: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Steve Case on a New Era of Entrepreneurship

    S2022 E5081 - 16m 1s

    Entrepreneur Steve Case has travelled across the country to promote startups away from traditional investor cities. It's all detailed in his new book, "The Rise of the Rest," Case's account of the nationwide tour of the same name. Case speaks with Walter Isaacson about why he is optimistic for America’s future.

  • Robert Draper on New Book "Weapons of Mass Delusion": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Robert Draper on New Book "Weapons of Mass Delusion"

    S2022 E5080 - 18m 13s

    A majority of Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections have either expressed doubt about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, or rejected the result outright. What is the future of the GOP? Author and journalist Robert Draper examines Republican election denial as a challenge to American democracy itself, as laid out in his new book, "Weapons of Mass Delusion."

  • America’s Black Soldiers in WWII: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    America’s Black Soldiers in WWII

    S2022 E5079 - 17m 52s

    In his new book, author Matthew Delmont explores the contributions and sacrifices of Black American soldiers in World War II. Delmont speaks with Walter Isaacson about Black Americans' fight against fascism abroad -- and racism at home.

  • Son of Atlanta Spa Shooting Victim Speaks Out: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Son of Atlanta Spa Shooting Victim Speaks Out

    S2022 E5078 - 18m 14s

    The horrific spa shootings that rocked Atlanta in 2021 left eight people dead -- including six Asian women -- and an Asian American community shrouded in grief and fear. A new documentary on PBS.org, "Rising Against Asian Hate," explores the story in searing detail. Executive producer Gina Kim and Robert Peterson – whose mother was killed in the shootings – join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

  • The Failed Age of Globalization & a New Era of "Homecoming": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Failed Age of Globalization & a New Era of "Homecoming"

    S2022 E5077 - 16m 51s

    As the global economy faces increasing pressure, our next guest is making the case that the era of globalization is over. Rana Foroohar is a global economic analyst for CNN and columnist at the Financial Times. In her new book, "Homecoming," Foroohar examines ways in which events like COVID-19, and Russia's war on Ukraine, have disrupted fragile global supply chains.

  • Did the Jan 6 Committee Make the Case Against Donald Trump?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Did the Jan 6 Committee Make the Case Against Donald Trump?

    S2022 E5076 - 17m 53s

    The House Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol has held another hearing, laying out further evidence of their case that Donald Trump presents a danger to democracy. Republican strategist Sarah Longwell joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

  • ACLU Attorney Chase Strangio on Transgender Rights: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ACLU Attorney Chase Strangio on Transgender Rights

    S2022 E5075 - 17m 31s

    As the midterm elections approach, transgender rights are in the spotlight. Multiple states, including Texas and Alabama, have passed restrictions that affect trans people. Chase Strangio is deputy director for transgender justice at the American Civil Liberties Union, and he speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about misconceptions surrounding transgender health and rights.

  • Noah Feldman on Pivotal Upcoming Supreme Court Cases: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Noah Feldman on Pivotal Upcoming Supreme Court Cases

    S2022 E5074 - 17m 4s

    The new U.S. Supreme Court term has begun, with cases involving religious rights, affirmative action, and election law on the docket. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the power in the hands of the Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority.

  • “Of Boys and Men:” Why the Modern Male Is Struggling: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Of Boys and Men:” Why the Modern Male Is Struggling

    S2022 E5073 - 17m 29s

    From the classroom to the workplace, many American boys and men are struggling. According to author Richard Reeves, decades of government efforts to empower women and girls have produced results -- but males are being sidelined by the modern economy. Reeves joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain how this issue might be addressed.

  • At Least 173 Election Deniers Likely to Win Key Races: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    At Least 173 Election Deniers Likely to Win Key Races

    S2022 E5072 - 16m 46s

    Voting is already in progress for the midterm elections. Inflation, abortion rights and the integrity of the electoral process are among the issues to be decided. Nearly 300 candidates who deny the results of the 2020 elections will be running for office and affecting the future of American democracy. Reporter Astead Herndon joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the crucial run-up to these midterms.

  • Jann Wenner’s Rolling Stone: Jagger, Dylan, Leibovitz & More: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jann Wenner’s Rolling Stone: Jagger, Dylan, Leibovitz & More

    S2022 E5071 - 18m 8s

    Jann Wenner, founder of "Rolling Stone" magazine, defined a generation of artists. Wenner was instrumental in the careers of figures like photographer Annie Leibovitz and writer Tom Wolfe. Wenner details his own life in a new autobiography that’s already a New York Times bestseller. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about rock and roll -- and his iconic magazine.

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    May 9

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    May 9

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    May 10

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Saturday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Saturday
    May 11

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    May 13

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    May 13

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    May 13

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    May 13

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

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