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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.

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

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

    July 30, 2024

    S2024 E7022 - 55m 48s

    American Doctors Mark Perlmutter and Feroze Sidhwa relay what they witnessed during a treacherous journey into Gaza. International Correspondent Ben Wedeman and analyst Kim Ghattas on the Beirut explosion this morning. Nina Jankowicz, former head of the Disinformation Governance Board, explains how women -- and Kamala Harris in particular -- are the primary targets of online abuse.

  • July 29, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 29, 2024

    S2024 E7021 - 55m 48s

    Fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying in the wake of a rocket strike on Golan Heights. Correspondent Ben Wedeman and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett discuss. Alexandra Winkler on Venezuela's presidential election. Mary Ziegler explains how Iowa’s abortion law will be implemented. Democratic Kentucky State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong on J.D. Vance.

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

    July 26, 2024

    S2024 E7020 - 55m 49s

    Veteran diplomat Richard Haass discusses this unprecedented month in American politics. A new HBO documentary, "Wild Wild Space," delves into the fortunes and failures of these space entrepreneurs, and the power they hold in a race that is reshaping our world. Evan Osnos on Biden’s address to the nation, his legacy, and the dynamics of the race with just over 100 days to go until election day.

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

    July 25, 2024

    S2024 E7019 - 55m 49s

    Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Christiane speaks with two-time tennis Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra discusses preparing a city to host the Olympics and how sports can rise above politics. Michael Waters explores the history of transgender athletes and the Olympics in his new book "The Other Olympians.”

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

    July 24, 2024

    S2024 E7018 - 55m 49s

    How will the election unfold, and what primary challenges await next President of the United States? Leon Panetta and Susan Glasser join the show. Correspondent Stefano Pozzebon and Venezuelan opposition politician David Smolansky on the Venezuelan elections. Tim Alberta on how the Trump campaign is shifting its approach to confront a new Democratic nominee.

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

    July 23, 2024

    S2024 E7017 - 55m 49s

    Former Democratic Senator Carol Moseley Braun on Kamala Harris running for President as a woman of color. Jeremy Diamond reports on Netanyahu's visit to Washington. Palestinian and Israeli peace activists Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon offer a message of hope for peace in the region despite suffering on both sides. Kristin Kobes Du Mez speaks about the rise of evangelicalism in American politics.

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

    July 22, 2024

    S2024 E7016 - 55m 49s

    On Sunday, Biden announced that he’s dropping out of the race and endorsing Kamala Harris as his successor. Former U.S. Senate Democrat Mary Landrieu and veteran political observer Norm Ornstein join the show. Biden's personal lawyer Bob Bauer on his new political memoir "The Unraveling" and Biden's legacy. Former Republican strategist Sarah Longwell on the GOP and the current state of play.

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

    July 19, 2024

    S2024 E7015 - 55m 49s

    Republican strategist Sarah Longwell discusses what GOP voters may be thinking after the conclusion of the RNC. Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) talks about his new op-ed about the Democratic ticket. Brody Mullins chronicles how lobbyists have brought in a new era of public policy in his book “The Wolves of K Street.” From the archives: a discussion with Trevor Noah at the 2016 RNC.

  • July 18, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 18, 2024

    S2024 E7014 - 55m 49s

    What might happen between now and the 2024 presidential election in November? Joining the program to discuss is Mark Lotter, former communications director for Trump’s 2020 campaign, and Karen Kinney, who was a senior adviser for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid. Cindy Lauper on her new documentary "Let the Canary Sing." Leah Litman on the dismissal of Trump's classified documents case.

  • July 17, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 17, 2024

    S2024 E7013 - 55m 46s

    Atlantic writer David Frum discusses Donald Trump's conduct, both before and after the attempt on his life. UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell on the devastating effects of climate change that are playing out globally. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) explains why he is now backing former Pres. Trump. Pres. LBJ's daughter, Luci Baines Johnson discusses the parallels between her father's presidency and today.

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

    July 16, 2024

    S2024 E7012 - 55m 47s

    Correspondent Jeff Zeleny on day two of the RNC and Trump's VP pick of Senator J.D. Vance. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker on the global implications of this GOP ticket. Political scientist Robert Putnam on the new documentary on his career, “Join or Die.” The New York Times' Astead Herndon on the RNC and what happens next in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt.

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

    July 15, 2024

    S2024 E7011 - 55m 48s

    Jeff Zeleny reports from the first day of the RNC. Former Reagan aide Frank Lavin discusses the state of the Republican party in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Law professor Neal Katyal weighs in on Trump's legal cases. Cynthia Miller-Idriss discusses the rise in political violence in the US. President-elect of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir on healing division in her country.

Extras + Features

  • Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation

    S2024 E6185 - 17m 53s

    In his new book, “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There," Cass R. Sunstein explores the concept of habituation, and how disrupting our well-worn routines can renew our days and reset our brains. The author, a Harvard Law professor and presidential adviser, joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the key to a happier and more fulfilled life.

  • How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections

    S2024 E6184 - 18m 35s

    Deepfakes are infiltrating the 2024 election cycle. Just how will this impact voters? Misinformation experts Sam Gregory and Claire Wardle discuss what’s at stake, both politically and technologically. This conversation is part of the WNET series "Take on Fake" which analyzes fake or altered video, images and audio to debunk the viral spread of misinformation and get to the truth.

  • Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term

    S2024 E6183 - 16m 25s

    Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have managed to clinch their party’s nominations, although Americans across the country will continue to take part in the primary process until it ends in June. As the presidential race heats up, former long-time Republican Bill Kristol warns of the dangers of a second Trump term. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what’s on the line.

  • Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government"

    S2024 E6182 - 17m 44s

    Josh Tyrangiel joins Walter Isaacson to discuss his latest piece for The Washington Post: "Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government (and Save the Country)." The essay examines how governments can harness the power of AI to improve citizens' lives -- from SNAP benefits to mental health care for veterans.

  • Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery

    S2024 E6181 - 18m 12s

    NBA veteran Rex Chapman sits down with Michel Martin to discuss his new memoir, "It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me." In it, Chapman details his rise to basketball stardom and the challenges he faced along the way — debilitating anxiety and racist hostility when he engaged in an interracial relationship. Chapman also describes his road to recovery after battling opioid and gambling addictions.

  • Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza

    S2024 E6181 - 6m 9s

    On Sunday, the United States and Jordan conducted another joint airdrop into northern Gaza. Jordan’s Queen Rania has been outspoken in defense of Gaza civilians. She is urging the United States and other allies of Israel to use all their leverage to end what she calls Israel’s “deliberate effort” to deprive those in need. She joins the show exclusively from King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan.

  • Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging

    S2024 E6180 - 17m 38s

    President Biden's self-assured delivery of the State of the Union address challenged doubts about his age. Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath believes that we have been oversimplifying the way we think about age and memory. In his new book "Why We Remember,” the author shares years of his research. He discusses with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • “The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy

    S2024 E6179 - 18m 13s

    From Haiti to Gaza to Ukraine, the world is racked with conflict and instability. While political leaders wrangle with military and economic solutions, Suzanne Nossel argues that it’s the arts that could make the biggest difference. The CEO of Pen America joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her latest essay exploring the power of culture to shape the world order.

  • Why Alabama IVF Ruling Has Split the GOP: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Alabama IVF Ruling Has Split the GOP

    S2024 E6178 - 18m 32s

    The Alabama supreme court caused a nationwide uproar with a ruling that jeopardized access to IVF for families trying to conceive. In her recent piece "IVF and the GOP," Mona Charen, policy editor at The Bulwark news site, details the conflict between legislation and fertility treatments. She joins Michel Martin to discuss how conservatives might maintain voter support.

  • Why Some Americans Think Voting Isn’t Worth the Hassle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Some Americans Think Voting Isn’t Worth the Hassle

    S2024 E6177 - 17m 54s

    In the U.S., a predictable "super Tuesday" is playing out – delivering the clearest sign yet of a pending Trump-Biden rematch. With all eyes now firmly set on November, there is one possibly influential voting bloc that both parties will be targeting. New York Times Magazine reporter Marcela Valdes joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the potential of the ambivalent voter in this election.

  • Life in Rafah: "We Are Humans, We Deserve a Better Life": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Life in Rafah: "We Are Humans, We Deserve a Better Life"

    S2024 E6176 - 5m 57s

    The threat of an Israeli incursion into Rafah still looms large. Daiana Al-Bukhari is now a Rafah resident, having been displaced three times from her home in Gaza City. Despite internet connection problems, Al-Bukhari has kept her nearly 100,000 Instagram followers up to date. She joins the show to describe what life is like in Gaza under siege and heavy bombardment.

  • Former Israeli PM Barak Criticizes Netanyahu's Leadership: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former Israeli PM Barak Criticizes Netanyahu's Leadership

    S2024 E6176 - 5m 38s

    Conditions are desperate in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel refuses to send a delegation to Cairo for ceasefire talks with Egyptian, Qatari and U.S. mediators. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has been a prominent critic of the Israeli government’s handling of this war and recently called for early general elections in Israel. He joins the show from Tel Aviv.

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