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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.

December 24, 2024

55m 32s

Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan discuss their podcast “Legacy.” Ben Macintyre on his book “The Siege.” Christiane sat down with tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova to explore their rivalry and their profound friendship. Bill Weir on his book "Life as We Know It (Can Be)."

Episodes

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

    January 29, 2024

    S2024 E6151 - 55m 53s

    Former US Ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel Kurtzer analyzes the latest from the region. Kang Kyung-wha on the instability of North Korea and what can be done to prevent conflict. Monica Yunus, daughter of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, on the allegedly politically motivated charges that her father faces in Bangladesh. Director Michael Kirk talks the Frontline documentary "Democracy on Trial."

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

    January 26, 2024

    S2024 E6150 - 55m 53s

    The ICJ issues a ruling that Israel must take measures to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians. Melissa Bell discusses the details. For more on the ICJ ruling, David Scheffer, America’s first-ever Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, joins the show. Axios reporter Barak Ravid on the ongoing Israeli hostage negotiations. Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger tells her story.

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

    January 25, 2024

    S2024 E6149 - 55m 52s

    Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh explains the latest developments inside Iran. Kiana Rahmani, daughter of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi, talks about her mother's ongoing fight for gender equality from inside prison. Ava DuVernay on her film "Origin" about caste's role in America's hierarchy. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman discusses the situation in Israel.

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

    January 24, 2024

    S2024 E6148 - 55m 43s

    Javier Villalobos, the Republican Mayor of McAllen, Texas, on why he believes the federal government is failing his community. Just before the New Hamphsire primary, Christiane got the global perspective from journalists Emily Maitlis and Mark Landler. Oscar-nominated film "The Barber of Little Rock" follows the story of Arlo Washington. Washington and filmmaker John Hoffman join the show.

  • January 23, 2023: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 23, 2023

    S2024 E6147 - 55m 51s

    Margaret Hoover and John Avlon break down the GOP race as New Hampshire holds its primary. Nicole Newnham discusses her new documentary on the work of sex educator Shere Hite and why her work is all but forgotten. Dr. Ashish Jha explains how private equity's role in healthcare is putting patients at risk, and what can be done to solve the problem.

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

    January 22, 2024

    S2024 E6146 - 55m 53s

    Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discusses divisions within Israel. Salam Fayyad, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, on the crisis of Palestinian leadership. Health reporter Donald McNeil on his new book "The Wisdom of Plagues." Conservative lawyer George Conway joins Michel Martin with incisive analysis of Trump's legal woes and how they are shaping his campaign.

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

    January 19, 2024

    S2024 E6145 - 55m 56s

    Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir report from the Middle East. Sebastien Lai son of Chinese media tycoon Jimmy Lai, and Lai's lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher discuss the case against Sebastien's father. Yaroslav Trofimov on his new book detailing the war in Ukraine from his perspective as a Ukrainian journalist. Hannah Ritchie offers an optimistic view on combatting climate change.

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

    January 17, 2024

    S2024 E6143 - 55m 56s

    Former Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince Turki Al Faisal on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. One of the stars of the "Barbie" movie, America Ferrera, discusses the film that captured the attention of the world this year. Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger explains the status of US-China relations and other global threats.

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

    January 16, 2024

    S2024 E6142 - 55m 22s

    Primary season has begun in the U.S. Frank Lavin breaks down the results from Iowa and the New Hampshire primary next week. In the once peaceful land of Ecuador, a state of emergency has been declared. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa joins Christiane to discuss. Zeynep Tufekci is a columnist at The New York Times, and she joins us to reflect on Trump’s appeal at this critical moment.

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

    January 15, 2024

    S2024 E6141 - 55m 51s

    U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths speaks about the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine. Emily Y. Wu breaks down the election results from Taiwan. Sandra Hüller talks about her starring roles in two award-season contenders, "Anatomy of a Fall" and "The Zone of Interest." Astead Herndon analyses the expected results from today's Republican Iowa Caucus.

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

    January 12, 2024

    S2024 E6140 - 55m 57s

    The U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Ret. Col. Peter Mansoor analyzes the situation. To assess both sides of the ICJ genocide case, Israeli political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin joins the show. For more on the Middel East, former diplomat Alon Pinkas joins the show from Tel Aviv. Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, joins the show to discuss Russia-Ukraine.

  • January 11, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 11, 2024

    S2024 E6139 - 55m 45s

    A report on the hearings that have begun in the International Court of Justice where South Africa is arguing today that Israel is committing “genocidal acts.” Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Omer Bartov discusses the claims. Former Israeli Consul General in NY Alon Pinkas on the state of the war. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarov discusses the war in Ukraine.

Extras + Features

  • The Unseen Faces of Jan. 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Unseen Faces of Jan. 6

    S2024 E6135 - 17m 59s

    Almost three years after a mob of insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6 continues to hang over American democracy. According to polling, Republicans are more sympathetic to the rioters and more loyal to Donald Trump than they were in 2021. Robert Pape is Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss how political violence has become mainstream.

  • Jennifer Doudna on FDA Approval of First CRISPR Treatments: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jennifer Doudna on FDA Approval of First CRISPR Treatments

    S2024 E6134 - 18m 9s

    More than a decade ago, pioneering biochemist Jennifer Doudna co-invented CRISPR, the gene editing technology which earned her the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Now, the very first treatment based on CRISPR has been approved in the U.K. and the U.S., a landmark decision for the treatment of sickle cell disease and for the potential of this rapidly advancing field. Dr. Doudna joins to discuss.

  • 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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