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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

  • April 25, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 25, 2025

    S2025 E7215 - 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."

  • April 24, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 24, 2025

    S2025 E7214 - 55m 41s

    Holocaust survivor Zvi Solow reflects on the 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz -- and antisemitism today. A look back at Christiane's conversations with WWII resistance fighter Selma van de Perre and Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. Zahra Joya on her mission to "give a voice to the women of Afghanistan." Jonathan Blitzer on Trump's immigration crackdowns.

  • April 23, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 23, 2025

    S2025 E7213 - 55m 46s

    Fellow for the Prevention of Genocide at the Holocaust Museum Stephen Rapp discusses the case he has been building against Bashar Al-Assad. Angela Patton and Natalie Rae tell the story of young girls preparing to reunite with their incarcerated fathers in their new film "Daughters." Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses his new book "Genesis."

  • April 22, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 22, 2025

    S2025 E7212 - 55m 44s

    Syrian journalist Rami Jarrah discusses the ousting of Bashar al-Assad by rebel groups. U.N. Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on this "watershed moment in Syria's history." U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor explains the U.S. angle on developments in Syria. Abby Edaburn and Jacob Tice on their renewed hope for the return of their brother, journalist Austin Tice, believed to be in Syria.

  • April 21, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 21, 2025

    S2025 E7211 - 55m 47s

    Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reflects on the life legacy of Pope Francis. Ben Wedeman reports on the Pope's passing from Vatican City. Former Reuters Vatican correspondent Philip Pullella shares what he learned from covering the Pope. David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham, discusses what the Pope's death means in this moment both culturally and politically.

  • April 21, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 21, 2025

    S2025 E7211 - 55m 38s

    One year after her release, former Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel reflects on her experience and the fate of her husband still being held by Hamas. Sir Geoffrey Nice on the ICC's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu. Joni Levin and Keith Clarke on their new docuseries "Call Me Ted." "Fire Weather" author John Vaillant on what the second Trump administration means for climate.

  • April 18, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 18, 2025

    S2025 E7210 - 55m 32s

    Maura Healey, the Democratic Governor of Massachusetts, discusses what Donald Trump's impact has been since the start of his term. Former Iranian nuclear negotiator Cyrus Nasseri offers perspective on the current talks between Iran and the U.S. Simon Shama explores the history and legacy of the Holocaust 80 years later in a new documentary, "Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On."

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

    April 17, 2025

    S2025 E7209 - 55m 47s

    Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on the state of the U.S.-China relationship. Director Marcel Mettelsiefen on his new documentary "A State of Rage," which puts a human face on the Israel-Palestine conflict through the eyes of children on both sides. Small business owners Debbie Wei Mullin and Sarah LaFleur on the impacts of tariffs on their businesses.

  • April 16, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 16, 2025

    S2025 E7208 - 55m 40s

    Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University, discusses threats to their federal funding from the Trump administration and how they are pushing back. Religious scholar David Gibson explains the impact of Pope Francis on the current moment. Kelsey Osgood explores the stories of millennial women who have delved into organised religion in her book "Godstruck."

  • April 15, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 15, 2025

    S2025 E7207 - 55m 47s

    Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko on how Ukraine can navigate a fraught relationship with the White House amidst ongoing Russian attacks. Sudanese political analyst Kholood Khair reflects on two years since civil war erupted in Sudan. Journalst Jane Mayer and director Alex Gibney on the new HBO series "The Dark Money Game." A look back at a 2022 conversation with cartoonist Art Spiegelman.

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

    April 14, 2025

    S2025 E7206 - 55m 41s

    Economists Ernie Tedeschi and Gregory Mankiw discuss the constantly changing news about Trump's tariffs. Fmr. State Dept Advisor Vali Nasr weighs in on talks between the US and Iran. Correspondent David Culver gives an update on the relationship Trump is cultivating with El Salvador. Kenneth Stern, an expert on hate, shares concerns over the use of antisemitism as an excuse for suppressing speech.

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

    April 11, 2025

    S2025 E7205 - 55m 47s

    Peter Frankopan, professor of global history at Oxford University, puts Trump's tariffs in historical context. Artist Linder on her new exhibition "Danger Came Smiling." Colossal Biosciences co-founder George Church on the resurrection of the dire wolf.

Extras + Features

  • Fmr. Navy Commander on Trump’s Purge of the Pentagon: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fmr. Navy Commander on Trump’s Purge of the Pentagon

    S2025 E7173 - 18m 13s

    The Pentagon is reeling from the recent firings of top military leaders and lawyers. The dismissals included Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General CQ Brown Jr. Theodore R. Johnson is a retired naval officer who served for two decades, and he says that this was "strictly a political move." Johnson speaks to Michel Martin about the potential impacts.

  • Bill Browder on the $300 Billion in Frozen Assets That Could Save Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Browder on the $300 Billion in Frozen Assets That Could Save Ukraine

    S2025 E7172 - 17m 56s

    As American support for Kyiv appears to be uncertain, French President Macron met yesterday with President Trump and warned against any "surrender" of Ukraine. To discuss the impact of the Trump administration's recent moves to negotiate with Vladimir Putin, Walter Isaacson sat down with Hermitage Capital Management CEO and co-founder Bill Browder.

  • “The Autocrats Feel Emboldened:” Kenneth Roth on the Fight for Human Rights: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Autocrats Feel Emboldened:” Kenneth Roth on the Fight for Human Rights

    S2025 E7171 - 17m 58s

    In 2022, Kenneth Roth left Human Rights Watch after 30 years at the helm. During his tenure the organization grew dramatically, conducting investigations in 100 countries to uncover abuses. Speaking to Walter Isaacson, Roth discusses his new book, “Righting Wrongs,” which examines his three decades leading the charge for human rights.

  • If Trump Dismantles the Dept. of Education, Who Will Pay the Biggest Price?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    If Trump Dismantles the Dept. of Education, Who Will Pay the Biggest Price?

    S2025 E7170 - 17m 38s

    Could Trump dismantle the Department of Education? As a member of the House Education Committee and a former public school teacher, Rep. Jahana Hayes is doing everything she can to protect the millions of students who rely on DOE programs. Hayes was recently among a group of lawmakers denied entry into the DOE by armed security guards. She joins Michel Martin to discuss.

  • What Does Race Have to Do With America’s Foreclosure Crisis?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Does Race Have to Do With America’s Foreclosure Crisis?

    S2025 E7169 - 17m 29s

    Bernadette Atuahene is an author and law professor, and her new book "Plundered" explores what she calls the systemic bigotry in America's tax system. She joins the show to reveal what she learned following the lives of two families in Detroit, one white and one Black.

  • Inside Trump’s DOJ: Jan. 6, Eric Adams and the Future of American Justice: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside Trump’s DOJ: Jan. 6, Eric Adams and the Future of American Justice

    S2025 E7168 - 17m 58s

    A federal judge is asking the Dept of Justice to explain why prosecutors have suddenly dismissed the corruption indictment against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Multiple prosecutors have resigned in protest amid concerns that the Trump administration struck a deal in exchange for Adams' help in enforcing immigration laws. Brendan Ballou, who recently left the DOJ joins the show to discuss the legal drama.

  • Has Cancel Culture Gone Too Far? Prof. Loretta J. Ross on “Calling In”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Has Cancel Culture Gone Too Far? Prof. Loretta J. Ross on “Calling In”

    S2025 E7167 - 18m 22s

    While the U.S. is sowing division globally, an atmosphere of hostility is also heating up at home. From federal agency shutdowns to a succession of polarizing executive orders, many Americans feel at the mercy of the new Trump leadership. A longtime human rights activist and co-founder of the Reproductive Justice Framework, author Loretta Ross provides some answers in her new book "Calling In."

  • Bill Gates on Trump, AI, and a Life of Revolutionizing Tech: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Gates on Trump, AI, and a Life of Revolutionizing Tech

    S2025 E7166 - 18m 3s

    In the United States, international aid is also on Trump's foreign policy chopping block. For now, a federal judge has paused a funding freeze on USAID. Tech giant Bill Gates joins Walter Isaacson to explain how the global fight against disease could be affected by the sweeping cuts. Gates also discusses his new memoir, “Source Code.”

  • Amb. Robert Lighthizer: The Architect of Trump’s Tariff Plan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Amb. Robert Lighthizer: The Architect of Trump’s Tariff Plan

    S2025 E7164 - 18m 13s

    More and more of President Trump's tariffs are taking effect by the day. One man has more insight into this policy and its ideas than most: Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, who served as U.S. Trade Representative in the first Trump administration and is considered the architect of the President's tariff policy. He joins the show to discuss tariffs and trade wars.

  • “Death by Numbers:” Parkland Shooting Survivor’s Journey to Empowerment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Death by Numbers:” Parkland Shooting Survivor’s Journey to Empowerment

    S2025 E7163 - 18m 32s

    This week marks seven years since the Parkland School shooting, when 17 students and staff were shot to death by a former student. The incident ignited a wave of protests and bipartisan legislation. It also is the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Death by Numbers," which looks at the journey of shooting survivor Sam Fuentes. Fuentes and the film's director, Kim A. Snyder, join the show.

  • Trump v. the Courts: Is America Headed Toward a Constitutional Crisis?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump v. the Courts: Is America Headed Toward a Constitutional Crisis?

    S2025 E7162 - 17m 13s

    The Trump administration has seen several of its executive orders frozen — from its campaign to end birthright citizenship to the destruction of USAID. Now a judge in Rhode Island has become the first to declare that the White House has disobeyed a court order. Could this signal the start of a constitutional crisis? Harvard law professor and Bloomberg columnist Noah Feldman joins Walter Isaacson.

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