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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 17, 2024

55m 53s

Correspondent Nic Robertson reports on the IDF announcement that the Israeli army found the bodies of three hostages in Gaza. The New York Times Magazine's Ronen Bergman discusses their investigation into settler violence in the West Bank. Bestselling author Kristin Hannah tells the story of female nurses in the Vietnam War in her book "The Women."

Episodes

  • February 23, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 23, 2024

    S2024 E6170 - 55m 29s

    As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its third brutal year, Russia expert Fiona Hill joins the program. The German Foreign Minister has been facing up to Russian aggression in person. Annalena Baerbock joins the show. Penny Pritzker, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, on what continued U.S. support means for the future of Ukraine and how to rebuild the nation's economy.

  • February 22, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 22, 2024

    S2024 E6169 - 55m 53s

    Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland discusses U.S. support for Ukraine. Former Russian MP Sergey Markov talks about suppression in Russia in the wake of Navalny's death. Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko discusses the current state of the war. Gita Gopinath First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF explains the geopolitical climate's effect on the world economy.

  • February 21, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 21, 2024

    S2024 E6168 - 55m 41s

    Diane Foley joins Christiane to discuss her memoir “American Mother” alongside co-author Colum McCann. Exiled Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats joins the show to discuss the loss of her close friend Alexey Navalny and what it means for the world. Artist in residence at The New York City Ballet discusses his new work "Solitude," dedicated to the victims of war in Ukraine.

  • February 20, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 20, 2024

    S2024 E6167 - 55m 36s

    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expresses concern over the endurance of Ukraine's allies at a time when his troops need weapons. Director Jonathan Glazer speaks about his Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning film "The Zone of Interest." Haaretz Editor-in-Chief, Aluf Benn discusses his recent piece, "Israel’s Self-Destruction: Netanyahu, the Palestinians, and the Price of Neglect."

  • February 19, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 19, 2024

    S2024 E6166 - 55m 53s

    Volodymyr Zelensky discusses Alexey Navalny's death and the state of the war on his country. Christiane speaks onstage in Munich with NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, and Republican Senator Pete Ricketts. The first Cabinet Secretary to be impeached since 1876, Christiane spoke with Mayorkas in Munich, his first interview since the vote.

  • February 16, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 16, 2024

    S2024 E6165 - 55m 54s

    Nina Khrushcheva on Russia’s history of silencing Putin’s opponents. Hillary Clinton on the world's reaction to Navalny's death and the current mood in Munich. Mikhail Zygar and Peter Pomerantsev on what Navalny’s legacy and what his death means for Putin’s Russia and the future of resistance. Evgenia Kara-Murza on the fears Navalny's death stokes for the fate of other Russian political prisoners.

  • February 15, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 15, 2024

    S2024 E6164 - 55m 36s

    Kurt Volker and Philip Breedlove join the show to discuss what a Trump win could mean for America’s future in NATO. Dr. Tariq Haddad has lost more than 100 family members in Gaza. He speaks about his family’s story and why he believes the Biden administration is complicit in the Palestinian death toll. Historian Dominic Erdozain joins the show to discuss his new book “One Nation Under Guns.”

  • February 14, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 14, 2024

    S2024 E6163 - 55m 43s

    Climate scientist Michael Mann was just awarded $1 million in a defamation lawsuit against Conservative climate deniers who accused him of faking his data. He joins the show to discuss the verdict. Kim Daniels is a member of the Vatican’s Communications Department, she is helping the Catholic Church adapt to the modern era. Author Ganesh Sitaraman pushes for AI and airline regulation.

  • February 13, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 13, 2024

    S2024 E6162 - 55m 53s

    Former Jordanian Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher discusses the war in Gaza and Jordanian King Abdullah's call for a ceasefire during his visit to the White House. Actor and producer Matt Damon talks about his new film “Kiss the Future,” which tells the story of hope through music during the siege of Sarajevo. Author Benjamin Herold explores the crumbling of the American suburbs in "Disillusioned."

  • February 12, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 12, 2024

    S2024 E6161 - 55m 30s

    Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the status of the contentious foreign aid bill, providing aid to Ukraine and Israel. Yael Noy spreads a message of hope and peace amid war in Israel and Gaza. Journalist Sarah Helm offers her take on Israel's offensive in Rafah. Jared Cohen looks at the post-presidencies of seven presidents and the lessons to be taken from them in his book "Life After Power."

  • February 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 9, 2024

    S2024 E6160 - 55m 22s

    “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here” author Jonathan Blitzer spotlights America's migrant crisis. Historian Nina Khrushcheva joins the program to discuss Russia-Ukraine. We go back into the archives for a 2016 interview with “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo and director Tom McCarthy. Calvin Trillin on his new book “The Lede,” a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.

  • February 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 8, 2024

    S2024 E6159 - 55m 50s

    John Avlon breaks down the Colorado case to kick Donald Trump off the ballot. Al Gore offers an assessment of climate change. Actors Jennifer Kim, Ins Choi and Miles Mitchell star in the hit play “Kim’s Convenience,” which makes its return to London this month. Rock climber Alex Honnold and glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre recount their daring expedition to climb and study climate change in the Arctic.

Extras + Features

  • Author Offers Solutions for Airline and AI Regulation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Author Offers Solutions for Airline and AI Regulation

    S2024 E6163 - 18m 29s

    Questionable business practices are widespread — from deep-fakes to mass data collection. Vanderbilt University Professor Ganesh Sitaraman says it is time for Congress to clamp down on rampant use of artificial intelligence and tighten regulations on the aviation industry. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his latest book “Why Flying Is Miserable and How To Fix It."

  • Author: American Suburbs Have Become a Ponzi Scheme: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Author: American Suburbs Have Become a Ponzi Scheme

    S2024 E6162 - 18m 28s

    Once the home of the American dream, suburban neighborhoods now reveal a systemic racial disparity, with new Black and Brown residents struggling with the declining conditions left by white occupants who have moved out. In his book "Disillusioned," reporter Benjamin Herold looks at 5 suburbs across the country. He speaks with Michel Martin about what families are experiencing in these communities.

  • Trump, Biden & the Search for Purpose After the White House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump, Biden & the Search for Purpose After the White House

    S2024 E6161 - 17m 41s

    All eyes are on the U.S. as Joe Biden and Donald Trump look set for a rematch for the presidency. In his new book "Life After Power," former State Department official Jared Cohen takes a close look at seven past U.S. presidents and the paths they took after leaving office. The author joins Walter Isaacson to discuss.

  • Calvin Trillin Looks Back on His Illustrious Career: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Calvin Trillin Looks Back on His Illustrious Career

    S2024 E6160 - 16m 30s

    Calvin Trillin is a legendary reporter and author with over 60 years of experience under his belt. Trillin’s career has taken him from coverage of the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s to features for The New Yorker and humorous observations on the American regional food scene. His new book “The Lede” is a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.

  • Alex Honnold’s 4,000-ft. Climb in the Name of Climate Change: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alex Honnold’s 4,000-ft. Climb in the Name of Climate Change

    S2024 E6159 - 18m 21s

    In the new National Geographic series “Arctic Ascent,” Alex Honnold sets his sights higher than ever before, on a 4,000-foot sea cliff in Greenland. This time he’s got ropes, but he also has the climate crisis on his mind as he’s joined by a team of scientists led by glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre. Honnold and Sevestre talked with Hari Sreenivasan about what they discovered.

  • Trump v. Biden: How the U.S. Ended Up With a Rematch: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump v. Biden: How the U.S. Ended Up With a Rematch

    S2024 E6158 - 16m 26s

    A rematch of the 2020 election between former president Trump and President Joe Biden now seems more likely than ever. In his new article, Atlantic staff writer David Graham asks how the country ended up with a choice that most of its voters don’t want. He speaks to Michel Martin about what this means for the nation.

  • How Chaos Theory Explains Trump’s Rise To Power: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Chaos Theory Explains Trump’s Rise To Power

    S2024 E6157 - 17m 34s

    In his new book, political scientist Brian Klaas asks whether every move we make could potentially produce a domino effect. Klaas draws attention to the fact that small, seemingly trivial events can have far-reaching consequences. The author speaks with Walter Isaacson about his belief that randomness shapes our world, from personal circumstances to geopolitical events.

  • Why Aren’t There More Black Doctors in the U.S.?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Aren’t There More Black Doctors in the U.S.?

    S2024 E6156 - 18m 22s

    Dr. Uché Blackstock says Black physicians make up only 5.7% of doctors across the U.S., and the price for Black patients is severe. In her new book "Legacy," Dr. Blackstock traces this inequity back to a report that came out in 1910, forcing five of seven Black medical schools to close. She discusses with Michel Martin.

  • “The MAGA Diaries” Goes Inside Trump's Movement: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The MAGA Diaries” Goes Inside Trump's Movement

    S2024 E6155 - 17m 22s

    Tina Nguyen was drawn to the conservative movement as a college student. But, after internships and jobs that centered around right-wing talking points, she left that world behind. Nguyen is a journalist at Puck and details her political journey in her new book "The MAGA Diaries." She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • Max Boot on Trump, Putin and Blocked Ukraine Aid: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Max Boot on Trump, Putin and Blocked Ukraine Aid

    S2024 E6154 - 17m 44s

    Today, the E.U. agreed on an aid package for Ukraine worth 50 billion Euros, citing Putin’s aggression as the primary threat to our world order. No such help is forthcoming from Washington, where Congressional Republicans -- under pressure from Trump -- are holding up a bipartisan deal on the southern border that is linked to Ukraine aid. The Washington Post's Max Boot joins the show to discuss.

  • Oscar-Nominated Actor Jeffrey Wright on "American Fiction": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Oscar-Nominated Actor Jeffrey Wright on "American Fiction"

    S2024 E6154 - 5m 51s

    A good old-fashioned literary hoax takes shape in the new hit movie "American Fiction." It’s a biting satire about the flattening of Black voices, and has become one of the darlings of this year's awards season, racking up five Oscar nominations including Best Picture, as well as a Best Actor nomination for Jeffrey Wright, who joins the show.

  • 1,000 Black Pastors Are Asking Pres. Biden for a Ceasefire: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    1,000 Black Pastors Are Asking Pres. Biden for a Ceasefire

    S2024 E6153 - 18m 37s

    The devastation in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis that has befallen its people have galvanized the world, especially young people in America and elsewhere. The Reverend Frederick Haynes and Black pastors across the U.S., are lobbying for a ceasefire through open letters and meetings with White House officials. Rev. Haynes speaks to Michel Martin about the impact this could have on U.S. politics.

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