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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

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

    August 15, 2024

    S2024 E7034 - 55m 47s

    Ambassador Rahm Emanuel weighs in on conflicts around the globe. Swedish activist Anna Ardin on her new book "No Heroes, No Monsters." Nate Silver on his new book "On The Edge," which details how risk-taking could be key to success in November.

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

    August 14, 2024

    S2024 E7033 - 55m 47s

    Yuli Novak, executive director of the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem, discusses allegations of human rights abuses inside Israeli detention centers. Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, addresses his decision to step down from one of America's biggest philanthropic organizations. Fmr. Republican staffer Amanda Carpenter on the challenges to election integrity being faced in 2024.

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

    August 13, 2024

    S2024 E7032 - 55m 46s

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on mass protests for democracy. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on tensions in the Middle East. Retired IDF General Guy Zur has more on the security perspective inside Israel. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter on the landmark Google antitrust ruling.

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

    August 12, 2024

    S2024 E7031 - 55m 47s

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan discusses the latest in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine and his new book about his experience serving in Russia. Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, medical team leader for MSF, recounts the two months he just spent in Gaza providing medical aid. Russian-American columnist Masha Gessen discusses her conviction in absentia by a Russian court and more.

  • August 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 9, 2024

    S2024 E7030 - 55m 47s

    Randall Kennedy is a law professor at Harvard and an expert on the history of race and politics. He speaks with Bianna about Trump's remarks on the Harris campaign. Raj M. Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff on their new book “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.” Members of the Afghan Youth Orchestra on what music means to them.

  • August 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 8, 2024

    S2024 E7029 - 55m 47s

    Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller discusses the latest in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Journalists Emily Glazer and Nicholas Thompson explain Elon Musk's concerning comments on racist riots blossoming in the UK. Harvard professor Raj Chetty on his new study about access to opportunity in the US. Sports reporter Christine Brennan gives an update on the Paris Olympics.

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

    August 7, 2024

    S2024 E7028 - 55m 46s

    Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) on Harris' VP pick of Tim Walz. Jeremy Diamond reports on tensions in the Middle East. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on ceasefire talks and the historic prisoner exchange. Will Carter, the Country Director of Sudan for the Norwegian Refugee Council, on humanitarian catastrophe. Former Refugee Olympic Team swimmer Yusra Mardini joins the show from Paris.

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

    August 6, 2024

    S2024 E7027 - 55m 47s

    Former Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan discusses Kamala Harris's VP pick of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Nish Kumar and Coco Khan, hosts of "Pod Save the UK" on the misinformation and racial hatred spreading in the UK in the wake of a stabbing attack. Betsey Stevenson explains the economic dip this week. Edward Wong tells the story of his family and China's political evolution in his new book.

  • August 5, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 5, 2024

    S2024 E7026 - 55m 47s

    After 15 years in power, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has resigned her post and fled the country. Mujib Mashal, the New York Times' South Asia Bureau Chief, joins the show. Bangladeshi Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus reacts to the resignation. Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak joins the show to discuss tensions in the Middle East. Anne Applebaum on her new book "Autocracy Inc."

  • August 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 2, 2024

    S2024 E7025 - 55m 20s

    Former SC State Rep. Bakari Sellers and reporter Elaina Plott Calabro give their takes on this week in the Trump and Harris campaigns. Evan Williams explores the far-right elements that have resurfaced in Germany recently in a new documentary, "Germany's Enemy Within." Policing expert Tracie Keesee discusses what went wrong in the horrific Sonya Massey shooting and how to prevent other tragedies.

  • August 1, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 1, 2024

    S2024 E7024 - 55m 32s

    Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar discusses the historic U.S.-Russia prisoner swap that includes reporter Evan Gershkovich. Former IDF paratrooper Yuval Green speaks out about the horrors he witnessed in Gaza and why he publicly refused further service. Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid discusses what Vice President Harris's stance on Israel-Gaza may be and how she can win over undecideds.

  • July 31, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 31, 2024

    S2024 E7023 - 55m 48s

    Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed today in an early morning strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Correspondents Nick Paton Walsh and Ivan Watson discuss the latest on the ground in Lebanon. Experts Ronen Bergman, Colin Clarke, Nabih Bulos react. Correspondent Clarissa Ward on the mood in Israel. Former IDF Intelligence Chief Tamir Hayman on the implications for Israel.

Extras + Features

  • How World Leaders are Scrambling to Secure Food in the Shadows: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How World Leaders are Scrambling to Secure Food in the Shadows

    S2024 E6257 - 17m 19s

    Fears are mounting about access to our most vital resources — food and water. "The Grab" is a documentary that chronicles how certain governments are attempting to control these global resources. The journalist and director behind the film, Nate Halverson and Gabriela Cowperthwaite, join the show to discuss whether the fight over our most precious commodities could lead to geopolitical conflict.

  • Death of the Girlboss: Fmr. Teen Vogue Editor on Redefining Women’s Success: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Death of the Girlboss: Fmr. Teen Vogue Editor on Redefining Women’s Success

    S2024 E6256 - 18m 1s

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay is a former executive editor of Teen Vogue. In her latest book, "The Myth of Making It," she recounts her personal journey climbing the corporate career ladder. The author joins the show to share her insights on gender, power and exploitation, and her vision for moving beyond the myths of “girlboss” culture toward a more equitable and humane work environment.

  • Rev. William Barber: Poor & Low-Wage Americans Are the Real 2024 Swing Voters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rev. William Barber: Poor & Low-Wage Americans Are the Real 2024 Swing Voters

    S2024 E6255 - 17m 2s

    Rev. Dr. William Barber II argues that the issue of poverty in America is often marginalized as a Black issue, ignoring the plight of millions of impoverished white people. In his new book, the esteemed civil rights campaigner aims to expose myths about race and class that are undermining American democracy. He discusses the causes of poverty, and the policies that are needed to address it.

  • 15 Cents on the Dollar: Wealth Gap Between Black & White Americans, Explained: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 Cents on the Dollar: Wealth Gap Between Black & White Americans, Explained

    S2024 E6254 - 18m 20s

    Nearly 160 years later after the end of slavery in the U.S. the financial inequality between African Americans and their white peers remains stark, as our next guests lay out in their new book, "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap." Co-authors Ebony Reed and Louise Story chart the history of racial wealth disparity through the eyes of seven Americans.

  • A Juneteenth Conversation: The Past and Future of Black American Food: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Juneteenth Conversation: The Past and Future of Black American Food

    S2024 E6253 - 16m 52s

    Bryant Terry is an award-winning vegan chef and author of six books, including "Black Food: Stories, Art and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora." In honor of Juneteenth, Terry joins the show to discuss the evolution and diversity of African American cuisine and its connection to migration, identity, and resilience.

  • Taiwan’s Fmr. Minister of Digital Affairs on AI, Elections, and China: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Taiwan’s Fmr. Minister of Digital Affairs on AI, Elections, and China

    S2024 E6252 - 17m 41s

    In elections technology enables the dissemination of important information but can also be used to spread misinformation. Audrey Tang is an expert in this field. Taiwan’s former Digital Affairs Minister, Tang has used a wide range of strategies to address this problem. Tang's book “Plurality” details how the internet, which is a divisive space for so many, can also provide immense opportunities.

  • This Man Lived Like the Founding Fathers For a Year. This Is What He Learned: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    This Man Lived Like the Founding Fathers For a Year. This Is What He Learned

    S2024 E6250 - 18m 10s

    How would you feel about reverting to the lifestyle of the late 18th century? Well, that's what author A.J. Jacobs did. He documented his experience in a new book, “The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning.” Jacobs joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what he learned from his quest.

  • Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School

    S2024 E6250 - 5m 18s

    A grim milestone in Afghanistan this week as the country marks 1,000 days since girls were banned from attending secondary school. Afghanistan is once more a desperate place for women, who are seeing their rights fade away in a reality Malala Yousafzai calls “gender apartheid." Malala discusses her foundation’s announcement today of another $1.5 million pledged to keep girls’ education alive.

  • “Left Behind:” Why Black Voters Are Disillusioned with the Democratic Party: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Left Behind:” Why Black Voters Are Disillusioned with the Democratic Party

    S2024 E6248 - 18m 10s

    For Democrats, Black voters have historically been a bastion of support. But recent data warns against taking them for granted. A Pew Research Poll showed about half would prefer to replace both presidential candidates, hinting at their growing disaffection with the Democratic Party. Professor Leah Rigueur talks to Michel Martin about what’s behind it.

  • NYT: Israel Launched Covert Social Media Campaign to Influence U.S. Lawmakers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT: Israel Launched Covert Social Media Campaign to Influence U.S. Lawmakers

    S2024 E6247 - 17m 13s

    In a New York Times investigation, reporter Sheera Frenkel reveals how an alleged Israeli campaign on social media attempted to alter the narrative, and influence American lawmakers, after the horrors of October 7th. Frenkel speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about this new front in the propaganda wars and its effect on American foreign policy.

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