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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

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

    June 21, 2024

    S2024 E6255 - 55m 53s

    Law experts Jessica Roth and Steven Mazie weigh in on the significant cases coming before the Supreme Court this summer. Dr. Radley M. Horton discusses the rise in extreme weather due to climate change. Dr. Rev. William J. Barber II looks at poverty in America and the racialized way it is spoken about in his new book "White Poverty."

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

    June 20, 2024

    S2024 E6254 - 55m 53s

    Former Head of Intelligence for the Israeli Prison Service, Yuval Bitton on his experiences with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and losing his nephew on October 7th. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy discuss their new documentary about Furstenberg's life. Ebony Reed and Louise Story explore the Black-white wealth gap in their book "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar."

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

    June 19, 2024

    S2024 E6253 - 55m 40s

    Mike Valerio reports on Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea. Former CIA senior analyst Sue Mi Terry dives deeper into what the relationship between Russia and North Korea means for global politics. In honor of Juneteenth, Equal Justice Initiative director Bryan Stevenson talks about the ongoing fight for racial justice. Chef Bryant Terry celebrates the past and future of Black American food.

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

    June 18, 2024

    S2024 E6252 - 55m 53s

    Former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien breaks down Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea. U.K. Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development Lisa Nandy discusses Britain's upcoming election and her potential role in U.K. foreign policy. Audrey Tang, former Minister of Digital Affairs of Taiwan, touts the importance of digital literacy both for governments and their citizens.

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

    June 17, 2024

    S2024 E6251 - 55m 34s

    Leader of Israel's Labor Party Yair Golan discusses the status of the Israeli government amidst criticism of its handling of the war from both inside and outside of the country. UNICEF global spokesperson James Elder joins the show from Gaza and tells of his experiences there. Candice Carty-Williams discusses turning her bestselling novel "Queenie" into a popular Hulu show.

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

    June 14, 2024

    S2024 E6250 - 55m 41s

    Malala joins the show to discuss her foundation’s announcement of another $1.5 million pledged to keep girls’ education alive in Afghanistan. Ofir Amir is an October 7th survivor and helped produce an exhibition that aims to take viewers through what happened that day at the Nova Music Festival. A.J. Jacobs on his new book “The Year of Living Constitutionally."

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

    June 13, 2024

    S2024 E6249 - 55m 53s

    Nathalie Tocci and Thierry Arnaud discuss the latest from this week's G7 meeting in Italy. Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and director Daina O. Pusić explore grief and love in their film "Tuesday." Journalist Nicholas Kristof talks about his new memoir "Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life" and how he remains hopeful through his reporting on life's darkest moments.

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

    June 12, 2024

    S2024 E6248 - 55m 53s

    Journalist George Packer spent months reporting from Phoenix, where he investigated the quixotic growth fueling urban expansion -- even as the water runs dry and the heat kills hundreds. Packer and climate expert Leah Stokes join the show. Co-directors Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia on their film “Federer: Twelve Final Days.” Professor Leah Rigueur on the Black vote ahead of the 2024 election.

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

    June 11, 2024

    S2024 E6247 - 55m 54s

    Fmr U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer and Audrey Kurth Cronin discuss the murky messaging from Israel and Hamas about agreeing to a ceasefire deal. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman on the university's recent decision to stay silent on global issues. Reporter Sheera Frenkel details the Israeli government's social media influence campaign that she uncovered targeting U.S. lawmakers.

  • June 10, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 10, 2024

    S2024 E6246 - 55m 53s

    Former Italian PM Matteo Renzi and journalist Christine Ockrent join the show. An Israeli raid resulted in the rescue of four of the Oct 7th hostages, while at the same time killing hundreds of Palestinians. Correspondents Oren Liberman and Paula Hancocks, and former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discuss. "Trippy" author Ernesto Londoño on the the intersection between mental health and drug use.

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

    June 7, 2024

    S2024 E6245 - 55m 54s

    Christiane Amanpour reports on her coverage of the D-Day 80th anniversary. General CQ Brown, America's top military official discusses the legacy of D-Day and the challenges America is confronting today. Kholood Khair and Declan Walsh on the "apocalyptic" situation in Sudan. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes talks about his work to combat AI-generated campaign content.

  • June 6, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 6, 2024

    S2024 E6244 - 55m 53s

    Today, veterans gather in Normandy to honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Christopher Cavoli discusses this historic anniversary. 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson joins Chistiane in the Normandy American Cemetery. Tom Hanks on the importance of remembering. Anilore Banon, sculptor of "Les Braves" on Omaha Beach, joins the show.

Extras + Features

  • GOP Mayor Endorses Harris: “Silence Is Not an Option”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Silicon Valley Trump Supporters "Deluding Themselves," Says Michael Moritz: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • “A Trump Foil:” Inside Kamala Harris’ Political Evolution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “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.

  • CEO of Google DeepMind: We Must Approach AI with “Cautious Optimism”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Harris vs. Trump: Nate Silver’s 2024 Election Forecast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • “A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “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.

  • U.S. v. Google: Inside the Biggest Tech Antitrust Trial in Decades: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Masha Gessen on Being Convicted in Absentia by Russian Court: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • AI and Drone Warfare: How New Technology is Transforming the Future of War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.”

  • What Gives Kids a Chance at a More Successful Future? New Study Explains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on Ceasefire Talks and Historic Prisoner Exchange: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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