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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April 20, 2022
S2022 E4210 - 55m 40s
Israel's Prime Minister gives an exclusive interview on clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem and the war in Ukraine. Sen. Chris Murphy discusses U.S. military assistance to Ukraine. Foreign policy expert Trita Parsi explains why non-Western countries see Russia's war differently from the West. "We Own This City" author Justin Fenton analyzes the surge in violent crime in the U.S.
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April 19, 2022
S2022 E4209 - 55m 11s
Is the West getting enough material support to Ukraine at this critical hour? A number of moves by the GOP in recent that have set alarm bells ringing. While many countries are learning to live with COVID-19, millions in China are still living under lockdown. In his new book, David McSwane reveals that America's initial COVID-19 response was riddled with corruption and incompetence.
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April 18, 2022
S2022 E4208 - 55m 18s
Lviv's deputy mayor gives an update on casualties from today's Russian missile strike. Moldova's deputy prime minister discusses what the war in Ukraine means for the small nation. Director Gurinder Chadha reflects on the 20th anniversary of the iconic film "Bend It Like Beckham." NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt dissects the past decade of American life.
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April 14, 2022
S2022 E4206 - 55m 30s
The president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, addresses worries about her country's sovereignty. Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov explains the unique threat Putin represents. "The Enablers" author Frank Vogl explains why, when it comes to financial corruption, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg.
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April 13, 2022
S2022 E4205 - 55m 31s
Sanctions leveled by the West are fueling inflation in the U.S. Will the West be able to keep up its tough stance? A.J Baime tells the story of Walter White, a mixed-race man who passed as white, which enabled his work as an investigator. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, recently met with Zelensky to discuss the word's response to Putin's war.
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April 12, 2022
S2022 E4204 - 55m 18s
Boris Johnson's biographer discusses his fine for breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules. Sir Richard Shirreff analyzes the latest news on the Ukraine war. Christine Ockrent and Yascha Mounk discuss key elections in Europe. Daniel Yergin discusses how the war has impacted reliance on Russian energy. Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska writes to Christiane in an exclusive correspondence.
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April 11, 2022
S2022 E4203 - 55m 30s
Zelensky put the onus on America to defend citizens trapped in the war zone. French President Macron faces a tight run-off against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, a vocal admirer of Putin. The Ukraine war, added to climate shock and COVID-19, could drive millions to the brink of starvation. Katherine Wu believes the U.S. is staring down its first “So what?” wave of the pandemic.
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April 8, 2022
S2022 E4202 - 55m 31s
The World Central Kitchen CEO discusses his experience of the Kramatorsk train station bombing. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that the Kramatorsk atrocity strengthens Europe's determination to see Putin fail. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's spokesperson discusses Hungary's role in the war. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Chief calls for more help from the West.
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April 5, 2022
S2022 E4199 - 55m 40s
Lithuania became the first EU member state to pull the plug on Russian gas imports. In spite of the ICRC's status as a neutral and independent organization, its workers have been repeatedly blocked – and even detained – as they try to reach besieged Mariupol. Amid inflation, the war in Ukraine, and a lingering pandemic, economists are warning of an impending recession.
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April 4, 2022
S2022 E4198 - 54m 50s
Former International Criminal Court president Chile Eboe-Osuji discusses potential war crimes in Ukraine. Russian Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov discusses what Russian people really believe about the war. Former congressman Will Hurd explains how the war is shifting U.S. politics.
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March 31, 2022
S2022 E4196 - 55m 40s
Poland's prime minister gives an exclusive interview on the war in Ukraine. Chef José Andrés discusses the World Central Kitchen's efforts to distribute hundreds of thousands of hot meals to Ukrainians. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili compares the situation in Ukraine to Russia's invasion of Georgia in 2008. Journalist Mike Giglio discusses the ongoing January 6 investigation.
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March 30, 2022
S2022 E4195 - 55m 40s
President Zelensky's chief of staff discusses Putin's endgame. Pentagon Press Secretary discusses the American effort to support Ukraine. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian discusses his government's intense diplomatic efforts to continue tightening the screws on Russia. Ackerman discusses Russia's new tactics and the role of moral resolve in war.
Extras + Features
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Andy Borowitz: How American Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber
S2022 E5061 - 17m 52s
Humorist Andy Borowitz believes good leadership is increasingly hard to find these days. His new book, “Profiles in Ignorance: How America’s Politicians Got Dumber and Dumber,” looks at America’s embrace of anti-intellectualism. He joins Walter Isaacson to talk about the danger this trend poses to our democracy.
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“The Divider:” When Trump Went to War With Washington
S2022 E5060 - 17m 25s
In their new book "The Divider," authors Susan Glasser and Peter Baker go behind the scenes of the Trump White House, speaking to many key players, including the man himself. The authors speak with Walter Isaacson about what they found and what it may signify for American democracy.
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Inside America's Teacher Shortage
S2022 E5059 - 17m 27s
Journalist Jennifer Berkshire co-authored an analysis of what she calls the “dismantling” of America’s public education system. She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the reality behind the teacher shortage in America.
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From Obama to Jan. 6: America's Third Reconstruction
S2022 E5058 - 17m 12s
Peniel Joseph is offering a new perspective on the years between Barack Obama’s election in 2008 and last year’s attack on the Capitol. In his latest book, Joseph calls the period “the Third Reconstruction,” and argues it amounts to a new stage in the struggle for justice and equality for Black Americans. Joseph discusses periods of struggle in American history and the crucial role women played.
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Why Didn't Queen Elizabeth Take Interviews? Insider Explains
S2022 E5057 - 2m 58s
Queen Elizabeth’s capacity to command respect was a tribute to her innate communication skills. As director of royal communications at Buckingham Palace, Sally Osman worked closely with the Queen for several years.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Remembers Meeting Queen Elizabeth
S2022 E5057 - 2m 39s
Andrew Lloyd Webber is composer of world-famous musicals like "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera." He met the Queen on several occasions, and joins the show with his memories.
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Evangelical Leader Urges Community to Rethink Climate Change
S2022 E5056 - 18m 10s
In a year that has seen climate disasters across the world, our next guest says action is a biblical mandate. Walter Kim is president of the National Association of Evangelicals, which recently released a report detailing why climate change is also a religious issue. He tells Michel Martin that evangelicals must end their historic resistance to climate action.
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Does the West Owe Pakistan Climate Change Reparations?
S2022 E5055 - 17m 25s
Record floods have recently swept through Pakistan, and now people are attempting to rebuild their lives while officials warn it may take months for the water to recede. Environmental expert Aisha Khan speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the devastation and impact of these floods.
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Russian Propagandists Are Starting to See the Truth
S2022 E5054 - 17m 50s
Iuliia Mendel was President Zelensky’s press secretary before the Russian invasion. In a new book she details her experience in government and life under Russian occupation. Mendel joins Walter Isaacson to discuss Ukraine's recent military advances and her time with Zelensky.
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Theresa May Remembers Weekly Meetings With Queen Elizabeth
S2022 E5053 - 2m 42s
Few people had the experience of one-on-one time with the Queen. For Theresa May, it was a weekly occurrence. May was the 13th of 15 prime ministers who served under the Queen, and was the last to hold office before the COVID-19 pandemic. She experienced many in-person moments with the monarch during what is known as the weekly audience. May joins Christiane to discuss her memories.
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Gen. Ben Hodges Analyzes the Latest News on Ukraine
S2022 E5052 - 1m 43s
Following a stunning Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv , Putin is facing mounting criticism from his own side. Loyal commentators have asked whether he miscalculated or was misinformed. Deputies from 18 municipal districts in Moscow, St. Petersburg and elsewhere are now calling on Putin to resign. The former commander of American forces in Europe, General Ben Hodges (Ret.), joins the show.
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What the Queen Meant to America: Her Legacy and Leadership
S2022 E5051 - 16m 39s
In her 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth developed a close relationship with the US, meeting 12 of the 14 serving presidents during her reign. Following the death of President John F. Kennedy, she shared a particularly moving tribute. Historian Jon Meacham speaks with Walter Isaacson about Her Majesty’s relationship with America and its presidents.
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