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April 25, 2025

55m 47s

Former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman on what cues Donald Trump seems to be taking from Hungary in terms of foreign policy. From the archive: Co-directors Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham discuss their film “No Other Land,” which just won the Oscar for Best Documentary. Travel writer Rick Steves tells the story of his most formative trip in his new book "On the Hippie Trail."

Episodes

  • February 17, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 17, 2025

    S2025 E7166 - 55m 47s

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discusses the upcoming talks on ending the war in Ukraine, which Ukraine has been left out of. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) offers his take on where all this is headed. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the alliance's reaction to these developments. Bill Gates shares stories from his childhood that shaped him in his new book "Source Code."

  • February 14, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 14, 2025

    S2025 E7165 - 55m 47s

    What are Pres. Trump's intentions with regard to Iran? Experts Vali Nasr and Elliott Abrams join the show to discuss. Actress Fernanda Torres and director Walter Salles on their Oscar-nominated film "I'm Still Here." Dr. Dhruv Khullar on the dangers of ultra-processed food.

  • February 13, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 13, 2025

    S2025 E7164 - 55m 46s

    Thandiwe Mhlambi is part of a program that reduces the risk of HIV among girls, she discusses how the freeze of USAID is impacting her work. Former Deputy Administrator of USAID James Kunder further explains the consequences. Former U.S. Trade Rep. under Donald Trump, Robert Lighthizer, makes the case for the President's tariffs. Joe Wright discusses his new series "Mussolini: Son of the Century."

  • February 12, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 12, 2025

    S2025 E7163 - 55m 47s

    Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, on Russia-Ukraine and the new world order. Jeremy Strong discusses his Oscar-nominated role in "The Apprentice." Parkland shooting survivor Sam Fuentes and director Kim A. Snyder on their Oscar-nominated documentary "Death by Numbers."

  • February 11, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 11, 2025

    S2025 E7162 - 55m 46s

    Jerusalem Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on the fraginility of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Trump's plans for the region. The Arab League's Hossam Zaki adds his perspective on the conflict. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses Trump's attempt to cut NIH funding. Law professor Noah Feldman explains the lawsuits against Trump's EOs. Mohammad Rasoulof on his film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig."

  • February 10, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 10, 2025

    S2025 E7161 - 55m 47s

    Democratic Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear on the potential impacts of Trump's tariffs at home. Journalist Shiori Ito on her Oscar-nominated documentary "Black Box Diaries." “The Tech Coup” author Marietje Schaake on the Silicon Valley's grip on Washington and what it might mean for American democracy.

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

    February 7, 2024

    S2025 E7160 - 55m 46s

    Former Trump State Department appointee Matthew Bartlett discusses the dismantling of USAID. Mikey Madison talks about her Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in "Anora." Jonathan Chait, staff writer for The Atlantic, says that we are experiencing a Constitutional crisis at the hands of Elon Musk and DOGE.

  • February 6, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 6, 2025

    S2025 E7159 - 55m 47s

    U.N. Relief Chief Tom Fletcher reacts to Trump's proposal to clear out Gaza and take it over. Rutgers University professor Jennifer Mittelstadt argues that the American sovereigntist movement is central to much of Trump's decision-making. Constitutional law expert Gillian Metzger on the legality of Trump's executive actions.

  • February 5, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 5, 2025

    S2025 E7158 - 55m 15s

    Mustafa Barghouti, president of the Palestinian National Initiative reacts to Donald Trump's proposal that America take over Gaza. Former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. Prince Turki Al Faisal offers his country's perspective. Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project helps explain America's objectives in the Middle East. Defense attorney Heather Shaner on representing Jan 6 offenders.

  • February 4, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 4, 2025

    S2025 E7157 - 55m 47s

    Military analyst Amos Harel on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump today. Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim on the ongoing civil war in Sudan. "The Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross on the film's nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture at the Academy Awards. New York Times reporter Karoun Demirjian on USAID under Trump.

  • February 3, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 3, 2025

    S2025 E7156 - 55m 31s

    Former Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird discusses tariff negotiations between Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump. U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler on the U.S. citizens being wrongfully detained throughout the world. Former Congressman Tom Malinowski discusses the surprising suspension of USAID. Peter Beinart on his book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza."

  • January 31, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 31, 2025

    S2025 E7155 - 55m 47s

    Is America "Sleepwalking Into Autocracy?" Norm Eisen and Kim Lane Scheppele discuss. Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui on their new documentary "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story." Journalist Chris Hayes on his new book "The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource."

Extras + Features

  • Trump Targets Law Firms in a Series of Executive Orders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump Targets Law Firms in a Series of Executive Orders

    S2025 E7186 - 18m 7s

    Another of President Trump's executive orders is under scrutiny: his termination of security clearances for two prominent law firms, both of which have represented his opponents. Mary McCord, former Acting Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ, speaks about the effect of these attacks on the legal system.

  • Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling

    S2025 E7185 - 17m 51s

    A huge and potentially dangerous market is surging within the U.S.: sports gambling. The business has grown massively since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowed states to legalize it. Might there be a cost to people's lives? Author and historian Jonathan D. Cohen investigated the subject for his new book. He tells Michel Martin what he learned.

  • Pres. Trump Says the U.S. Doesn’t “Need” Canada. Is He Right?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pres. Trump Says the U.S. Doesn’t “Need” Canada. Is He Right?

    S2025 E7184 - 17m 53s

    In a trade war that is spiraling out of control, the gloves are off between the U.S. and Canada. Canada's next Prime Minister has promised to stand up to Trump. Eric Lascelles is Chief Economist of the Royal Bank of Canada Global Asset Management. He joins the show to look at what all this might mean.

  • COVID Five Years Later: From Lockdowns to Long COVID — and What Went Wrong: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    COVID Five Years Later: From Lockdowns to Long COVID — and What Went Wrong

    S2025 E7182 - 18m 3s

    Five years ago today, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and the world changed forever. Since then, there have been over 700 million cases and seven million deaths worldwide. As the COVID-19 Coordinator under President Biden, Dr. Ashish Jha helped lead the U.S. response. He joins the show to reflect on how the pandemic transformed society — and how it continues to impact us today.

  • “Travel Is a Political Act:” Rick Steves on the “Hippie Trail”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Travel Is a Political Act:” Rick Steves on the “Hippie Trail”

    S2025 E7180 - 18m 9s

    ”The hippie trail” was a legendary route for travelers, thousands of miles overland from Istanbul to Kathmandu. It's the journey that inspired the highly respected travel writer Rick Steves back in 1978. Now Steves is on an entirely different journey after battling prostate cancer. He tells Walter Isaacson why he believes travel is a vital force for peace.

  • Trump and the Press: Frank Sesno on the State of Journalism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump and the Press: Frank Sesno on the State of Journalism

    S2025 E7179 - 17m 54s

    As the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the media, The New York Times editorial board has accused it of having a distorted view -- "banning words, phrases and ideas" to conform with the Trump version of free speech. Frank Sesno, former CNN Washington Bureau Chief and professor at GW's School of Media and Public Affairs, joins Michel Martin to discuss this worrying trajectory.

  • How Underground Schools Across the South Built the Civil Rights Movement: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Underground Schools Across the South Built the Civil Rights Movement

    S2025 E7178 - 18m 18s

    A book event intended to honor journalist Elaine Weiss was part of a recent string of event cancellations at the National Archives. Her book "Spell Freedom" focuses on four activists who laid the foundation of the Civil Rights Movement. Weiss believes this is a result of budget cuts and new leadership at the National Archives. The author discusses the relevance of her work in today's America.

  • The U.S.- Ukraine Minerals Deal: How Rare Earths Are Reshaping Geopolitics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The U.S.- Ukraine Minerals Deal: How Rare Earths Are Reshaping Geopolitics

    S2025 E7177 - 17m 3s

    A New York Times opinion piece argues that Trump is taking a page out of China's foreign policy playbook in his pursuit of a minerals deal with Ukraine. The article’s author, Gracelin Baskaran, is director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at CSIS. Baskaran says we’re entering "a new era of minerals diplomacy." She joins the show to discuss why leaders are going after these resources.

  • Former UK Foreign Secretary Reacts to Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Clash: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former UK Foreign Secretary Reacts to Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Clash

    S2025 E7176 - 4m 47s

    After Trump's angry exchange with Zelensky, British PM Starmer hosted an emergency summit and announced that the UK and France were assembling a coalition to enforce a peace deal for Ukraine. The White House has signaled its approval, but Starmer has made it clear that a peace plan will never succeed without a US backstop. Former UK Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind joins the show to discuss.

  • Trump’s Anti-Trans Orders Are “Ultimately Going to Harm Us All,” Says Expert: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump’s Anti-Trans Orders Are “Ultimately Going to Harm Us All,” Says Expert

    S2025 E7175 - 18m 2s

    Since taking office, President Trump has issued a number of executive orders targeting trans Americans. These orders cover issues from civil rights protections, to blocking gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, to restricting participation in sports leagues. Chase Strangio, ACLU's co-director for the LGBTQ & HIV Rights Project discusses with Hari Sreenivasan.

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