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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.

April 16, 2024

55m 40s

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses rising tensions between Israel and Iran and the U.S.'s role. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani talks about trying to promote de-escalation in the region. Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris, a fierce supporter of Palestinians, talks about the conflict. Jonathan Vigliotti covers the looming threat of climate change in his new book.

Episodes

  • December 30, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 30, 2022

    S2022 E5131 - 55m 37s

    In his new series “Five Days at Memorial,” writer and director John Ridley took a close look at one New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. Actor Wendell Pierce is taking on a timeless American classic, starring as Willy Loman in a Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” with the first-ever Black Loman family at center stage. Actress Emma Thompson reflects on her career.

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

    December 29, 2022

    S2022 E5130 - 55m 37s

    Experts reflect on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

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

    December 28, 2022

    S2022 E5129 - 55m 37s

    IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva discusses global instability. Chilean president Gabriel Boric explains why he's calling his country to fight for democracy. Author Erich Schwartzel reveals the surprising role of the movie business in the high-stakes contest between the U.S. and China.

  • December 27, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 27, 2022

    S2022 E5128 - 55m 37s

    Naturalist David Attenborough, former Vice President Al Gore and filmmaker Dan Edge discuss the climate.

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

    December 26, 2022

    S2022 E5127 - 55m 38s

    British Vogue’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful tells Christiane how he learned to stand up and stand out, becoming “A Visible Man.” Afghanistan’s youngest female mayor Zarifa Ghafari’s full story appears in her new memoir, and in an upcoming Netflix documentary, “In Her Hands.” In her new book about Samuel Adams, Stacy Schiff argues he’s one of the country’s most essential founding fathers.

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

    December 23, 2022

    S2022 E5126 - 55m 36s

    Trauma surgeon and shooting survivor Dr. Joseph V. Sakran discusses gun violence in the U.S. Journalist Alex Heath reflects on how the tech world changed in 2022. Plus: two interviews from the archives with Matthew McConaughey and James Cameron.

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

    December 22, 2022

    S2022 E5125 - 55m 37s

    Thousands of migrants are gathered at America’s southern border, some eagerly awaiting the end of a Trump-era border restriction. What does the end of Title 42 mean and what comes next? Sen. Murphy is pushing to reform America’s election laws, and is also backing legislation to confront gun violence. The film "Descendant" examines Clotilda survivors' fight to preserve their heritage.

  • December 21, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 21, 2022

    S2022 E5124 - 55m 9s

    Sen. Chris Coons discusses President Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S. Afghan educator Yalda Kohi reacts to the Taliban's decision to suspend university education for all female students. Leila Fadel, host of NPR's "Morning Edition," explains how Tunisia has changed since the Arab Spring. Professor Elyn Saks discusses living with schizophrenia and the ethics of involuntary hospitalization.

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

    December 20, 2022

    S2022 E5123 - 55m 28s

    The decision by the Jan. 6 committee to refer Trump to the DOJ on four criminal charges is a historic one. Amy Davidson Sorkin discusses what happens next. Coups, disease outbreaks, extreme weather – it’s been a painful year for many African nations. The co-hosts of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour on the world of pop culture in 2022.

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

    December 19, 2022

    S2022 E5122 - 55m 37s

    Former federal prosecutors Jim Walden and Ron Filipkowski discuss the close to the January 6 hearings. ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden weighs in on Argentina's World Cup win. Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson explains the biggest scientific breakthroughs of 2022.

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

    December 16, 2022

    S2022 E5121 - 55m 38s

    Russia's missile attacks have put Ukraine at the top of the world's priority list for humanitarian aid. CNN's Donie O'Sullivan on journalists' Twitter accounts being suspended and Musk's allegations that reporters were "doxxing" him. New York Times reporter Matt Richtel on his series on the teen mental health crisis. A look back at a 2020 conversation between Christiane and Cher.

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    December 15, 2022

    S2022 E5120 - 55m 35s

    In this special edition show, experts offer their perspectives on Putin's war in Ukraine.

Extras + Features

  • Wendell Pierce is Broadway’s First Black Willy Loman: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wendell Pierce is Broadway’s First Black Willy Loman

    S2022 E5070 - 17m 55s

    Actor Wendell Pierce is taking on a timeless American classic, starring as Willy Loman in a Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman," with the first-ever Black Loman family at center stage. Pierce speaks with Walter Isaacson about the play's political implications -- and what it means to him on a personal level.

  • How Cancer Affected Stanley Tucci’s Relationship to Food: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Cancer Affected Stanley Tucci’s Relationship to Food

    S2022 E5069 - 2m 57s

    Stanley Tucci is back with his hit travel series "Searching For Italy." The Oscar nominee revels in its sumptuous cuisine and culture and all of it is a recipe for success. The series has won two Emmys and returns with new episodes this Sunday on CNN. Tucci told Christiane that the show isn't just palatable. It's also personal.

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    Portraits of Brave Women Who Stood Alone in Crowds of Men

    S2022 E5069 - 17m 24s

    In her new book "The Only Woman," Oscar nominated director Immy Humes compiles historical images of singular woman surrounded by men. A simple but powerful premise, the pages showcase women from 20 countries, proving how common it was to be the only female in the room. She explores this phenomenon with Michel Martin.

  • Maggie Haberman on the Making of Donald Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maggie Haberman on the Making of Donald Trump

    S2022 E5068 - 17m 26s

    Immigration is an issue for every world leader, and President Donald Trump was no exception. Trump campaigned on overt hostility towards migrants.To explain what motivated the former president, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maggie Haberman chronicles Trump's life in her new book "Confidence Man." She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss Trump's rise and post-presidential life.

  • How Did America Go “Adrift?” Scott Galloway Explains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Did America Go “Adrift?” Scott Galloway Explains

    S2022 E5067 - 17m 24s

    While the current social and economic crisis in the United States seems complex, our next guest believes it can be fixed. Marketing professor Scott Galloway examines the future of the country in his new book "Adrift: America in 100 Charts." He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the dangers of a shrinking middle class.

  • Hasan Minhaj On Paving the Way For a “New Brown America”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hasan Minhaj On Paving the Way For a “New Brown America”

    S2022 E5066 - 17m 29s

    Hasan Minhaj is a two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian, known for his political satire show "Patriot Act" and his breakout standup special "Homecoming King." Now he’s back with a second special, "The King’s Jester," which premiers October 4 on Netflix. He speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about comedy, privacy, and what he calls his vision for “a new brown America.”

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    Will 2022 Be The Year of the Black Republican?

    S2022 E5065 - 17m 49s

    Will 2022 be the year of the Black Republican? It could be, with a record number of African American candidates in the GOP. What is driving this trend? Ted Johnson from the Brennan Center for Justice explains to Michel Martin.

  • Is There a New Wave of Unionization In America?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is There a New Wave of Unionization In America?

    S2022 E5064 - 17m 40s

    Labor unions are back in the spotlight, with President Biden recently reaching a deal to avert a potentially damaging rail strike. Liz Shuler is the president of the AFL-CIO, which represents over 12 million workers, and she joins Michel Martin to discuss what lies ahead for America’s labor force.

  • War Correspondent Goes Inside the Mindset of Jan. 6 Rioters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    War Correspondent Goes Inside the Mindset of Jan. 6 Rioters

    S2022 E5063 - 17m 7s

    Luke Mogelson has been closely following the social and political upheavals surrounding January 6, both then and now. It’s all explored in his new book, "The Storm Is Here: An American Crucible," and he speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about his findings.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Chile's President On Why He's Open About His OCD: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: Chile's President On Why He's Open About His OCD

    S2022 E5062 - 2m 22s

    At the U.N. recently, Chile’s new president, Gabriel Boric, made an impassioned call to fight for democracy. Antidemocratic and far-right forces seem to be advancing around the world. But Latin America may be bucking this trend: Boric, a progressive, was elected president of Chile seven months ago, after a meteoric rise via student activism and a stint in congress.

  • Marjane Satrapi: Young Iranians "Want Democracy": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marjane Satrapi: Young Iranians "Want Democracy"

    S2022 E5062 - 2m 50s

    Fury erupted when 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in custody after her arrest by the country's morality police. State media and human rights groups say dozens have been killed in the violence so far. To discuss, Christiane speaks with Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author best known for her illustrated memoir "Persepolis" in which she recounts growing up in Iran during the revolution.

  • Who Was Jane Roe? The Story of the Woman Behind Roe v. Wade: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who Was Jane Roe? The Story of the Woman Behind Roe v. Wade

    S2022 E5062 - 17m 55s

    A judge in Arizona has ruled the state can enforce a ban on nearly all abortions, following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer. Joshua Prager has spent a decade researching the life of the woman at the heart of that landmark ruling, known as Jane Roe. The author of "The Family Roe: An American Story" talks with Michel Martin.

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    Saturday
    Apr 20

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Saturday
    Apr 20

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 22

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 22

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 22

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 22

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 22

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 23

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

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

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