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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.

October 31, 2024

55m 37s

Correspondent Jeff Zeleny reports on the latest in the U.S. election. Lebanese journalist and author Joumana Haddad speaks about the situation in Lebanon. Producer Debora Cahn and actor Keri Russell tell the thrilling story of a US Ambassador to London trying to uncover a deadly plot in their show "The Diplomat." Activist Cassandra Welchlin discusses her work mobilizing Black women to vote.

Episodes

  • October 7, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 7, 2024

    S2024 E7071 - 55m 47s

    Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter Romi Gonen has been held hostage by Hamas for a year. Meirav discusses this anniversary and her fight to save her daughter. Palestinian Rana Salman and Israeli May Pundak offer a message of hope for peace on this dark anniversary. Al Jazeera correspondent Youmna ElSayed reflects on a year of covering the war, first from Gaza and now from an undisclosed location.

  • October 4, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 4, 2024

    S2024 E7070 - 55m 28s

    Professor Mona Fawa on the situation in Lebanon, Hezbollah's role, and where public opinion in the country lies. Climate policy expert Leah Stokes and former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) on climate change policies in the U.S. Meryl Streep, Fawzia Koofi and Habiba Sarabi on the new documentary, "The Sharp Edge of Peace." Malcom Gladwell on his new book, "Revenge of the Tipping Point."

  • October 3, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 3, 2024

    S2024 E7069 - 55m 47s

    Over the past two weeks, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon have been killed. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh reports. Israeli journalist Illana Dayan on what her country has been through, and what the future might hold. Al Jazeera English correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum joined Christiane from central Gaza to give the view from there. Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates on his new book "The Message."

  • October 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 2, 2024

    S2024 E7068 - 55m 46s

    Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Barak on Iran's attack on Israel and the anticipated response. Fmr. State Department official Andrew Miller gives the American perspective on the escalation in the region. Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour discusses Iran's strategy in this conflict. Actor and activist John Leguizamo explores the Latino American experience in “Voces American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos."

  • September 30, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 30, 2024

    S2024 E7066 - 55m 46s

    Fmr. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy discusses what the next phase of Israel's war against Hezbollah may be. Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project, weighs in on the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah. Farah Nabulsi and Saleh Bakri tell a Palestinian story in their film "The Teacher." Sarah Smarsh paints a picture of Appalachia in her collection of essays, "Bone of the Bone."

  • September 27, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 27, 2024

    S2024 E7065 - 55m 45s

    Israel targets Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in southern Beirut. The attack occurred soon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Jomana Karadsheh and Jeremy Diamond report. Fawaz Gerges and Amir Tibon on the consequences of escalation between Israel and Lebanon. Amanda Jones on her new book "That Librarian."

  • September 26, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 26, 2024

    S2024 E7064 - 55m 47s

    Ben Wedeman reports from Lebanon on escalations in the region. Kenyan President William Ruto discusses the war in Sudan. Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Javad Zarif weighs in on Israel, Gaza, and the potential for a new nuclear deal. Former NIH Director Francis Collins talks about his new book, "The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust."

  • September 25, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 25, 2024

    S2024 E7063 - 55m 47s

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on his country's unique approach to the conflict in the Middle East. As a close ally of Ukraine, Germany is watching closely for any sign of a potential Russian attack on nuclear infrastructure. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock joins to discuss. Dearborn, Michigan Mayor Abdullah Hammoud on growing voter dissatisfaction in his community.

  • September 24, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 24, 2024

    S2024 E7062 - 55m 46s

    Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sirkorski discusses Ukrainian President Zelensky's U.S. trip. Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief of the LA Times, speaks on Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece's non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Mary L. Trump takes on the history of her family relationships in her book "Who Could Ever Love You."

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

    September 23, 2024

    S2024 E7061 - 55m 26s

    A year after his release from Iran's notorious Evin Prison, Siamak Namazi joins Christiane for his first interview since captivity. Ireland is taking its own approach to ending the war in Gaza by officially recognizing a Palestinian state and criticizing Israel's conduct of the war. Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris joins the show. Historian Timothy Snyder on his new book "On Freedom."

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

    September 20, 2024

    S2024 E7060 - 55m 42s

    Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports from Tel Aviv. David Suzuki and Bodhi Patil discuss their ongoing battle against climate change. Coralie Fargeat addresses beauty standards placed on women in her new film "The Substance." Co-Chair of the UN Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body Carme Artigas talks about AI governance.

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

    September 19, 2024

    S2024 E7059 - 55m 48s

    Correspondent Ben Wedeman reports on escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel from Beriut. U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on U.S.-China relations. "The Power Broker" author and historian Robert Caro reflects on his legacy. Francis Fukuyama, senior fellow at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute, on Ukraine and the danger of taking democracy for granted.

Extras + Features

  • Malcolm Gladwell Revisits “The Tipping Point” in New Book: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Malcolm Gladwell Revisits “The Tipping Point” in New Book

    S2024 E7070 - 18m 16s

    Walter interviews Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book, "Revenge of the Tipping Point." Some 25 years after the publication of Gladwell's groundbreaking first book, "The Tipping Point," the author returns to the subject of social epidemics -- this time, with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena.

  • John Leguizamo on Learning the Untold History of Latinos: “It Changed My DNA”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Leguizamo on Learning the Untold History of Latinos: “It Changed My DNA”

    S2024 E7068 - 18m 1s

    The contributions of America's Latino population to US history and culture have long been overlooked. Yet the Latino vote will be a decisive factor in next month's election. Emmy-winning actor and activist John Leguizamo explores all this in his new series, “VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.” Leguizamo joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what he learned — and what's at stake.

  • Kansas Journalist on How the Right Co-opted White Rural America: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kansas Journalist on How the Right Co-opted White Rural America

    S2024 E7066 - 17m 30s

    While working-class regions like Appalachia have stereotypically been associated with the Republican MAGA movement, author Sarah Smarsh says the real picture is more complex. She joins the show to discuss all this, as well as her latest book.

  • Dr. Francis Collins on Faith, Science, and “The Road to Wisdom”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dr. Francis Collins on Faith, Science, and “The Road to Wisdom”

    S2024 E7064 - 17m 21s

    Culture wars and hyper-partisanship are overwhelming voters and sowing distrust. Dr. Francis Collins, former Director of the National Institutes of Health, believes an antidote may be found in both faith and science. He joins the show to explain.

  • Michigan’s Muslims Helped Biden Win in 2020. Will They Back Harris in Nov.?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Michigan’s Muslims Helped Biden Win in 2020. Will They Back Harris in Nov.?

    S2024 E7063 - 18m 19s

    The prospect of a wider war in the Middle East is creating anxiety among Americans -- including the Lebanese American mayor of Dearborn, Michigan. Michigan is home to the nation’s largest Arab American population. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joins the show to talk about growing voter dissatisfaction in his community, and what it would take to restore their trust in the upcoming election.

  • Mary Trump:“Cruelty Was a Currency” in Trump Family: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mary Trump:“Cruelty Was a Currency” in Trump Family

    S2024 E7062 - 18m 8s

    In a busy week for diplomacy, world leaders are weighing up what a second Trump term could mean for the U.S. and the world. To the former president's niece, Mary Trump, it would spell nothing but bad news for American democracy. Mary Trump joined Michel Martin to discuss her views on the upcoming election and her latest book, "Who Could Ever Love You."

  • U.N. Report Warns AI May Increase Global Tech Inequality: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.N. Report Warns AI May Increase Global Tech Inequality

    S2024 E7060 - 17m 43s

    Artificial Intelligence is the next frontier of the technological revolution. As it continues to evolve at breakneck speed, how can we ensure it is safe, ethical and accessible to all? Carme Artigas, Co-Chair of the U.N. Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body, joins the show to discuss all this.

  • Authoritarianism v. Democracy: Francis Fukuyama on The Year of Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Authoritarianism v. Democracy: Francis Fukuyama on The Year of Elections

    S2024 E7059 - 17m 42s

    Democracy has undergone a major stress test this year, with nearly half the world's voting population heading to the polls in a time of democratic backsliding and growing extremism. Francis Fukuyama, senior fellow at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute, discusses the danger of taking democracy for granted, and -- following his trip to Ukraine -- how he believes the war there might end.

  • Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on the Climate Crisis: “We Don’t Get to Give Up”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on the Climate Crisis: “We Don’t Get to Give Up”

    S2024 E7058 - 17m 50s

    Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a leading marine biologist and climate policy expert, offers a hopeful look at how to confront the climate crisis gripping our world — and flourish in the process. Johnson sits down with Hari to discuss her vision for a thriving, sustainable future. She explains how a diverse set of experts in fields such as farming, finance, and fashion helped to shape her ideas.

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