April 22, 2024
Foreign policy experts Kori Schake and Nathalie Tocci weigh in on the international implications of Donald Trump's criminal trial. To mark World Earth Day, Abrahm Lustgarten discusses his new book "On The Move" about how climate change is reshaping American life. Palestinian and Ukrainian refugee Zoya El-Miari explains her complex experience as a refugee with identities in two global conflicts.
Episodes
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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.
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December 29, 2022
S2022 E5130 - 55m 37s
Experts reflect on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
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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.
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December 27, 2022
S2022 E5128 - 55m 37s
Naturalist David Attenborough, former Vice President Al Gore and filmmaker Dan Edge discuss the climate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Jane Mayer: The GOP “Can’t Lose” in Ohio’s State House
S2022 E5030 - 17m 52s
With midterm elections fast approaching, swing states are the focus across the U.S. Author and journalist Jane Mayer has long covered national and international affairs for The New Yorker. In her latest piece, Mayer investigates state house politics and the fascinating bellwether state of Ohio.
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Cross-Class Friendship Key to Rising Out of Poverty
S2022 E5029 - 18m 3s
A new study reveals that cross-class connections are key to lifting children out of poverty. Behind the research is Raj Chetty, professor of economics at Harvard University and director of Opportunity Insights, an organization studying ways to give disadvantaged children a better chance at success. Chetty speaks with Walter Isaacson about his research and how to restore the American dream.
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From 2019, David McCullough on Final Book "Pioneers"
S2022 E5028 - 16m 35s
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough passed away Sunday at 89. In 2019, he sat with Walter Isaacson to discuss what would be his final book, a unique experiment in the early days of our nation, and how we can return to original American ideals.
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NASA Admin on Russia Leaving the ISS & China’s Space Secrecy
S2022 E5027 - 16m 47s
Earthly political tensions between Russia, China, and the U.S. have now overflowed into space. China is currently assembling its own space station, while Russia, having withdrawn from the ISS, plans on doing the same -- indicative of the deterioration of international cooperation in the thermosphere. NASA administrator Bill Nelson discusses the American position on space diplomacy.
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Lessons for the World on Nuclear Weapons
S2022 E5026 - 17m 37s
77 years ago this weekend, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, snuffing out 70,000 lives in an instant and announcing the arrival of the atomic age. All these years later, the world is struggling with the legacy of the bomb’s invention. Historian Evan Thomas discusses Hiroshima and its implications with Walter Isaacson.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Remembers NBA Legend Bill Russell
S2022 E5025 - 17m 14s
This week the sporting world lost a hero. Bill Russell, basketball legend and civil rights activist, passed away at the age of 88. An 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, Russell was an inspiration to many, including fellow basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem speaks with Walter Isaacson about the man he called a friend, mentor, and role model.
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NYC Health Chief: We Need Emergency Monkeypox Resources Now
S2022 E5024 - 18m 2s
The rapid spread of monkeypox has caused a state of emergency to be declared in New York, Illinois and California. New York City, according to Mayor Eric Adams, is the “epicenter of the outbreak.” New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the effects of the virus and what can be done to prevent its spread.
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Summers Was Right About Inflation. What About a Recession?
S2022 E5023 - 16m 18s
The senate is expected to vote this week on the climate and healthcare bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. A group of top economists has penned a letter praising the bill, saying it will lower prices for American consumers. Larry Summers agrees – and even helped convince Sen. Manchin to support it. Summers speaks discusses this bill and how to fight inflation without triggering a recession.
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Dem Insider Talks John Edwards, Eliot Spitzer, Andrew Cuomo
S2022 E5022 - 17m 36s
Political strategist Lis Smith has worked behind the scenes in 20 political campaigns – including that of former President Barack Obama. Now she’s hoping to help young women follow in her footsteps with her new book, "Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story." In it, the author charts the ups and downs of her professional and personal journey, as she explains to Michel Martin.
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COVID-19 Will Fuel Humanity’s Search For Meaning
S2022 E5021 - 17m 32s
With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise in the United States, health experts are predicting a winter wave. Nicholas Christakis, a professor of social and natural science at Yale University, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the current phase of the pandemic.
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Sen. Chris Coons on Joe Manchin, Dem Breakthrough on Climate
S2022 E5020 - 16m 47s
Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to kickstart President Biden’s long-stalled economic agenda. Democratic Senator and close Biden ally Chris Coons played a key role in advancing the talks, and he joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the new plan and its potential to survive the congressional gauntlet.
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Rep. Moulton on the New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
S2022 E5019 - 17m 12s
A new initiative for suicide prevention is already changing lives. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible at an easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing code: 9-8-8. The new hotline saw a 45% increase in calls and messages in its first week. Rep. Seth Moulton co-wrote the bill to change the number after revealing his own experience with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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