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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

  • March 28, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 28, 2024

    S2024 E6194 - 55m 38s

    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens discusses Israel's hostage crisis and jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich. Melissa Bell reports on the latest in Israel and Gaza. Annelle Sheline explains why she resigned in protest over the Biden Administration’s handling of the situation in the Middle East. Reporter Widlore Mérancourt on the dire conditions on the ground in Haiti.

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

    March 27, 2024

    S2024 E6193 - 55m 53s

    Noah Feldman grapples with Jewish identity in the 21st century and the Jewish relationship with Israel in his new book "To Be a Jew Today." U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses the anxiety and loneliness struggles he is seeing in our world today. Janti Soeripto, President of Save the Children joins the show from Rafah to describe the devastation she is seeing on the ground in Gaza.

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

    March 26, 2024

    S2024 E6192 - 55m 51s

    Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director under Donald Trump, discusses the former president's legal woes and why he now opposes Trump. Actress Olivia Colman and director Thea Sharrock talk about their new comedy "Wicked Little Letters." Author Charles Duhigg explains how to better connect with others in his new book "Supercommunicators."

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

    March 25, 2024

    S2024 E6191 - 55m 53s

    EU Official Josep Borrell discusses recent violence across the globe, including a terror attack in Moscow. Peter Pomerantsev discusses his new book “How to Win an Information War.” Secretary General of Doctors Without Borders, Christopher Lockyear talks about the humanitarian crisis inside Gaza from Jerusalem. Award-winning actress Regina King talks about her new Netflix film "Shirley."

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

    March 22, 2024

    S2024 E6190 - 55m 43s

    Evelyn Farkas talks about the situation on the ground in Kyiv. President of the CFR Michael Froman discusses shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Almost a decade after his death, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's final novel has been published -- but not without controversy. His son joins the show. Ian McKellen is taking on the iconic role of Falstaff in a new adaptation of "Henry IV," retitled "Player Kings."

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

    March 21, 2024

    S2024 E6189 - 55m 53s

    Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis discusses his attempts to drum up support for Ukraine worldwide. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency discusses Russia and Ukraine and the risk of nuclear war. Ryan Calais Cameron discusses his play "For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy.”

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

    March 20, 2024

    S2024 E6188 - 55m 30s

    Israeli military action continues to devastate the civilian population in Gaza. President and CEO of the IRC David Miliband joins the show. "The Persian Version" was a breakout hit at the Sundance Festival. Director Maryam Keshavarz and actor Bijan Daneshmand join the show. Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif explain why, and how, he survived a recent effort to impeach him.

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

    March 19, 2024

    S2024 E6187 - 55m 37s

    Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez discusses the violence and chaos happening in its neighbor, Haïti. Raghad Jaraisy and Ofer Dagan, Co-Chief Executives of Sikkuy-Aufoq discuss their group's mission to foster local diplomacy between Israeli, Arab, and Jewish citizens. Bloomberg reporter Leslie Kaufman on how climate change is impacting the US housing and insurance crisis.

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

    March 18, 2024

    S2024 E6186 - 55m 53s

    Richard Haass on Putin's re-election and how the U.S. might approach its bilateral relations with Israel at a time when over 31,000 people have died in Gaza. Andrew Weissmann on his new book "The Trump Indictments" and what lies ahead as the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches. In his new book “2020" Eric Klinenberg examines the events of 2020 through the eyes of seven New Yorkers.

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

    March 15, 2024

    S2024 E6185 - 55m 53s

    Haaretz columnist Dahlia Scheindlin discusses growing concerns over Israeli leadership within the country. Paul Simon and director Alex Gibney shine a light on Simon's legendary career in the new documentary "Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon." Author Cass R. Sunstein explores the concept of habituation in his new book "Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There."

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

    March 14, 2024

    S2024 E6184 - 55m 33s

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan discusses Putin’s rule and the danger of waning U.S. support for Ukraine. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and David Baddiel join the show to discuss their new podcast, “A Muslim and a Jew Go There." 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.

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

    March 13, 2024

    S2024 E6183 - 55m 53s

    Russia defense expert Dara Massicot discusses the state of the Russian military ahead of the Russian elections. Author Rod Nordland tells his personal story of battling glioblastoma, a severe brain tumor, in “Waiting for the Monsoon.” Bulwark editor-at-large Bill Kristol warns of the danger of a second Trump term.

Extras + Features

  • Lenny Kravitz on His New Song "Road to Freedom": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lenny Kravitz on His New Song "Road to Freedom"

    S2024 E6134 - 5m 17s

    After 35 years in the music business and four Grammy Awards, soulful superstar Lenny Kravitz is now eyeing Oscar glory as his new song "Road to Freedom" hits the shortlist. It was written for the acclaimed film "Rustin," which tells the story of pioneering civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Lenny Kravitz joins the program to discuss all this -- and new projects on the horizon.

  • Grammy Winner Rhiannon Giddens on Her New Album: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Grammy Winner Rhiannon Giddens on Her New Album

    S2024 E6133 - 18m 11s

    Rhiannon Giddens is currently carving out an impressive legacy as a singer, songwriter, banjo player and actress who keeps adding strings to her bow. "You’re the One" is the title of her latest Grammy-nominated release and her first full album of original songs. She received the Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera "Omar." Giddens joins the show to discuss her unstoppable career.

  • Do People Really Hate the Media? A Suprising New Study: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Do People Really Hate the Media? A Suprising New Study

    S2024 E6132 - 16m 43s

    With an upcoming U.S. presidential election and ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, trust in news organizations is commonly assumed to be at record lows. Jennifer Benz and Mariana Meza Hernandez from NORC at the University of Chicago speak to Michel Martin about a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, "Actually, people don't hate the media as much as you think."

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