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Author on Redefining Our Understanding of “The West"

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The historical traditions and politics of the Western world have been shaped by what we know of our Greek and Roman origins. But historian Naoíse Mac Sweeney says the traditional "From Plato to NATO" understanding is misleading. Mac Sweeney joins the program to talk about her new book “The West.”
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“Colleges Spend Like There’s No Tomorrow” — But On What?

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In the US, public universities are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a day and getting students to foot the bill. College costs have soared past the inflation rate, while the nation’s student loan debt is over $1.7 trillion. Melissa Korn, higher education reporter at the Wall Street Journal, investigated the spending of 50 flagship universities. She joins the show to discuss her findings.
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Kim Jong Un’s Sister: “Most Dangerous Woman in the World"

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As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia may be turning to North Korea for armament. Leader Kim Jong Un is expected soon to meet with Putin in Russia. Our next guest examines the Kim dynasty and what the future may hold for the hermit kingdom. Tapped to succeed her brother, Kim Yo Jong has quickly become the most powerful woman in the nation. In his new book, Sung-Yoon Lee traces her rapid rise.
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"The Last Politician:" Inside Biden's White House

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Franklin Foer’s "The Last Politician" recounts Biden’s first two years in office, from the inauguration to the sweeping domestic legislation, the Afghanistan debacle and the administration’s stalwart support of Ukraine. The author joins Christiane from New York.
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Will Congress Seat a Cherokee Delegate?

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In the United States, the Cherokee Nation is fighting for the fulfillment of a 188-year-old promise from the U.S. government. The same treaty that forced the Cherokee to give up their land in 1835 also promised them the right to representation in Congress. Kimberly Teehee has been designated the first Cherokee Nation delegate, but she is still waiting to be seated in the House of Representatives.
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How Climate Change Is at the Forefront of Korea’s Goals

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Activists in South Korea say the government is not living up to its target to become carbon neutral by 2050. Sang-Hyup Kim is the co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, and he joins to discuss South Korea’s climate policy. This conversation is part of the ongoing public media initiative Peril and Promise, on the challenges and solutions of climate change.
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Texas Republicans Impeach One of Their Own: What Next?

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In Texas, the state’s Republican attorney general is facing an impeachment trial. Ken Paxton was impeached by the Republican majority in May on allegations including bribery and abuse of office. Scott Braddock is editor of the Quorum Report, a news service dedicated to Texas politics. Braddock joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the trial's effect on the Texas GOP.
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Drew Faust on Activism, Affirmative Action, and U.S. History

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Drew Gilpin Faust is a trailblazer who served as the first female president of Harvard University. In her new memoir, Faust shares her experience grappling with race and gender in the Jim Crow era. She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her life and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action.
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Fmr US AG to Republicans: “The DOJ Is Not Biased Against Us"

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In the U.S. another trial date has been set for Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election. Trump's Republican base says it’s all politically motivated. Former U.S. attorney general Alberto Gonzales served under then-president George W. Bush. Gonzales joins Walter Isaacson to explain why he doesn’t believe the DOJ is biased against Republicans.
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Unsung Heroes of the March on Washington, 60 Years Later

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60 years ago, huge crowds descended on Washington, D.C. to demand racial justice. Martin Luther King, Jr. made history when he addressed the crowd in his “I have a dream" speech. Last Saturday, thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the march and continue the fight for equality. Bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson joins the show to discuss the historic event and its legacy.
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Jon Batiste on His New Album "World Music Radio"

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Jon Batiste has had a busy year. After winning five Grammys at last year’s awards – including album of the year – he is back with a new recording. The concept album "World Music Radio" weaves Jon's signature style of jazz, funk, and soul with the sounds of global artists like Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, and K-Pop girl group New Jeans. To break it all down, Jon speaks with Michel Martin.
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Ian Bremmer and Mustafa Suleyman on the Race to Regulate AI

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Ian Bremmer and Mustafa Suleyman believe international cooperation is the key to managing artificial intelligence. Together they’ve analyzed the AI power paradox for the U.S. Department for Foreign Affairs magazine, and they join Walter Isaacson to discuss why countries and technology companies need to come together on AI regulation.
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Lab Leak or Wet Market? Why the Origins of COVID-19 Matter

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A new Covid variant is fueling a resurgence of the virus as it continues to evolve. But three years on, we still don’t know how the pandemic started. Author and journalist David Quammen ponders the origin of the virus in his latest article for The New York Times Magazine. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the conflicting theories.
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Professor Jason Stanley: Ukraine is Facing a Genocide

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Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Moscow has been forcibly abducting Ukrainian children in an apparent effort to erase Ukrainian culture and identity. Jason Stanley, a professor at Yale University, recently traveled to Ukraine to lecture about fascism, colonialism, and imperialism at the Kyiv School of Economics. Stanley joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the complicated identity.
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New Doc: Ravish Kumar and the Threat to Free Speech in India

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Press freedom is in crisis in India. The world’s largest democracy is one of the worst countries for journalism according to the advocacy group Reporters Without Borders. Now, a new documentary is focusing on violence against journalists and politically partisan media. "While We Watched" follows veteran Indian news anchor Ravish Kumar as he speaks truth to power.
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China’s Rise as a Naval Power and What’s at Stake for the US

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In China, there are signs of trouble for the world’s second largest economy. High rates of youth unemployment, a housing market crisis and ballooning local debt have slowed the country’s post-pandemic recovery. Yet Beijing’s political influence overseas is growing. Toshi Yoshihara, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, joins the show to discuss China’s ambitions.
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Chris Christie on Trump & the "Barbarism" Committed by Putin

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Most of Donald Trump's rivals are too timid to take him on, but not Chris Christie. He is the former governor of New Jersey and a former federal prosecutor. Now, as a Republican presidential candidate, he says that Trump "cannot be the nominee," and will not win the election against Biden. Chris Christie joins the show from New York.
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