October 31, 2024
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
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September 18, 2024
S2024 E7058 - 55m 47s
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib weighs in on the Israeli device detonation attacks against Hezbollah members. Retired IDF Major General Guy Zur is calling on all parties to de-escalate immediately. Sonia Purnell explores the life and legacy of Pamela Harriman in her book "Kingmaker." Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson discusses her vision for a thriving, sustainable future.
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September 17, 2024
S2024 E7057 - 55m 47s
Lebanese journalist Kim Ghattas on the explosions of pagers belonging to members of Hezbollah. Sen. Chris Murphy on the problem of a deeply fractured nation. "Borderland" director Pamela Yates and the activist Gabriela Castañeda on the immigration enforcement system hiding in plain sight. Presidential historian Timothy Naftali on the apparent Trump assassination attempt.
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September 16, 2024
S2024 E7056 - 55m 45s
Andrew McCabe, fmr. Deputy Director of the FBI reacts to the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. NYT correspondent Thomas Gibbons-Neff speaks about his interview with the would-be assassin last year. US State Dept. Special Envoy James Rubin discusses the potential for foreign meddling in the 2024 US election. Yuval Noah-Hariri looks at AI in the context of history in his book "Nexus."
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September 13, 2024
S2024 E7055 - 55m 47s
Kholood Khair, a Sudanese journalist, joins the show to shed light on what some call a forgotten crisis in Sudan. Cindy McCain, Director of the World Food Programme, describes the hardship that has spread across Sudan since the outbreak of war. Saad Mohseni on his memoir and the struggle for a free and independent press in Afghanistan. Jerusalem Demsas on the housing crisis in America.
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September 12, 2024
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Christiane has an exclusive report on Ukraine's military hospital trains. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will be stepping down this month, he discusses the war in Ukraine and the state of NATO. Nic Robertson reports on settler violence in the West Bank. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses the U.S. presidential election and why he is not yet ready to endorse a candidate.
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September 11, 2024
S2024 E7053 - 55m 47s
Last night marked the first, and potentially the only, presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Irish Times columnist Fintan O'Toole and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa discuss. American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris on his Broadway hit "Slave Play." LULAC CEO Juan Proaño on the organization's historic endorsement for the Harris-Walz ticket.
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September 10, 2024
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Yair Golan, leader of Israeli Democrats Party discusses his efforts to create a political alternative to PM Netanyahu. "The Perfect Couple" is a new Netflix series with a star-studded cast from Oscar-winning filmmaker Susanne Bier. She joins the show to talk about the project. ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis speaks about plummeting public school enrollment and school closures in the U.S.
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September 9, 2024
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In Mexico, thousands are protesting against a highly controversial judicial reform plan. NPR's Eyder Peralta joins the show from the senate in Mexico City. For more on these reforms, former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda joins from New York. Paralympic champion Oksana Masters on scoring two gold medals in two days. American philosopher Jason Stanley on his new book "Erasing History."
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September 6, 2024
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General Oleksandr Syrskyi, head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reflects on his country's position in this grueling war. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discusses what foreign policy might look like under a Harris-Walz administration. Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman explore the intersection of politics and parenthood in their new book “What Are Children For?”
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September 5, 2024
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Christiane sat down with General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Ukraine, for his first on-camera interview. Brady president Kris Brown on the deadly school shooting in Georgia. Author Michael Lewis untangles the mystery of Sam Bankman-Fried in his best-selling book "Going Infinite." The Washington Post's Missy Ryan on the decline in military enrollment.
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September 4, 2024
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Matthias Schmale, U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, on the suffering of Ukrainian civilians. Correspondent Nic Robertson provides an update from Tel Aviv after PM Netanyahu's press conference. Former Prisoner Ben Spencer and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty tell the story of Ben's exoneration for a crime he did not commit. Economic Adviser to the Harris campaign Brian Deese joins the show.
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September 3, 2024
S2024 E7047 - 55m 47s
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joined Christiane right after news of a deadly Russian missile attack became public. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure at home and around the world after the murder this weekend of six hostages in Gaza. Journalist Ronen Bergman has been following this story closely and joins the show. David Daley on his new book "Antidemocratic."
Extras + Features
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Is Kamala Harris a “Failed Border Czar?” Immigration Expert Weighs In
S2024 E7039 - 17m 41s
While the economy remains the top issue for voters, immigration is not far behind. Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins the show to discuss Kamala Harris and why border policy remains such a vexing problem for the U.S.
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GOP Mayor Endorses Harris: “Silence Is Not an Option”
S2024 E7038 - 18m 6s
John Giles, Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, is pledging his support to Kamala Harris. He even spoke at the Democratic convention. Giles joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain why he felt compelled to switch sides. They discuss immigration as a ballot issue this election, and the necessity for Kamala Harris to reset the messaging on this subject.
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Silicon Valley Trump Supporters "Deluding Themselves," Says Michael Moritz
S2024 E7037 - 15m 53s
Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance are eyeing Silicon Valley, where some of the wealthiest and most powerful tech titans are lining up behind Trump. Once a stronghold of liberal ideas, this center of American innovation is drifting to the right. Michael Moritz, a senior adviser at Sequoia Heritage, joins the show to explain why he is urging his peers to rethink their support.
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“A Trump Foil:” Inside Kamala Harris’ Political Evolution
S2024 E7036 - 17m 49s
With Democrats on track to formally nominate Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate, we look back at her political evolution during her tenure in the U.S. Senate. Washington Post congressional reporter Liz Goodwin joins Michel Martin to discuss Harris's leadership style and how it sets her up for a challenging presidential campaign.
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CEO of Google DeepMind: We Must Approach AI with “Cautious Optimism”
S2024 E7035 - 17m 34s
Artificial intelligence has the potential to influence issues from climate change to the global economy. Demis Hassabis is co-founder and CEO of one of the world's leading AI research groups, Google DeepMind. Hassabis tells Walter Isaacson why he takes a cautiously optimistic view of the much-discussed technology.
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Harris vs. Trump: Nate Silver’s 2024 Election Forecast
S2024 E7034 - 17m 24s
As the presidential election edges closer, all eyes are firmly focused on candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Nate Silver, the prophetic pollster and poker player who founded the website FiveThirtyEight, speaks with Walter Isaacson about his new book which details how -- as in poker -- risk-taking could be key to success in November.
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“A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer
S2024 E7033 - 18m 25s
Less than 90 days before the presidential election, Georgia Republicans have passed new procedural rules that allow for challenges in certifying election results. Amanda Carpenter, of the nonprofit group Protect Democracy, joins the show to discuss the problems posed by this ruling — and the critical importance of safeguarding the integrity of the 2024 election.
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U.S. v. Google: Inside the Biggest Tech Antitrust Trial in Decades
S2024 E7032 - 17m 39s
In a landmark case, a federal judge has found Google guilty of U.S. anti-trust violations. It's a staggering defeat for the tech company, that could upend decades of dominance and potentially reshape how millions of Americans get their information online. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the verdict.
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Masha Gessen on Being Convicted in Absentia by Russian Court
S2024 E7031 - 18m 19s
One critic of Russia and its military is exiled journalist Masha Gessen, who was recently convicted in absentia and sentenced by a Moscow court for reporting on the conflict. Gessen joins Michel Martin to share what it is like to be targeted by the Kremlin, and to discuss their recent New York Times behind-the-scenes account of the recent prisoner swap with Russia.
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AI and Drone Warfare: How New Technology is Transforming the Future of War
S2024 E7030 - 18m 11s
What will warfare look like in the future? Raj Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff launched an elite Pentagon unit aimed at integrating cutting-edge technology into the U.S. military. Walter Isaacson asks them about their book “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.”
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What Gives Kids a Chance at a More Successful Future? New Study Explains
S2024 E7029 - 17m 48s
It is the fond hope of parents to give their children a better start in life than they had. In America, race has historically been a huge factor. But Raj Chetty, director of Harvard's Opportunity Insights initiative, is finding that the racial gap is closing. He tells Hari Sreenivasan how this was achieved, what the implications might be, and what factors determine our children's futures today.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on Ceasefire Talks and Historic Prisoner Exchange
S2024 E7028 - 18m 22s
Just days ago, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan helped secure the release of three Americans held in Russia. Sullivan joins the show to reflect on the long road that led to the historic prisoner swap, his concerns for the future of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and what the administration hopes to accomplish during its final months in office.
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