Amanpour and Company

News and Public Affairs Series / 3 Seasons

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.

Watch: S2023 E6121

26m 46s

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

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

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.”

Is Your Diet Making You Sick? The Hidden Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods

17m 21s

Dhruv Khullar is a physician and contributing writer for The New Yorker, and he's been investigating the dangers of ultra-processed food in our diets. He joins the show to talk about his findings.

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

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

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?

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.

“The Tech Coup:" Expert Warns of Silicon Valley’s Influence on Washington

17m 4s

Has Silicon Valley become too powerful? Marietje Schaake believes it has. In an effort to advocate for more regulation of tech companies, she pivoted from serving in the European parliament to a fellowship at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center. Schaake joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the tech titans' grip on Washington and what it might mean for American democracy.

Is Trump’s Dept. of Government Efficiency Creating a Constitutional Crisis?

16m 59s

Elon Musk has taken the axe to federal agencies in a way many believe could be considered unconstitutional — and illegal. In a new piece for The Atlantic, journalist Jonathan Chait urgently warns the legislative branch to reclaim its power before it is too late. Chait joins the show to explain that "too late" might come a lot sooner than we think.

From DOGE to USAID: Are Trump’s Executive Actions Legal?

17m 17s

What are the legal implications of the signing spree of executive orders by President Trump? Gillian Metzger is a constitutional law professor at Columbia Law School and served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General under President Joe Biden. Metzger joins Walter Isaacson to decipher the actions we've seen so far … and discuss what might be next.

A Public Defender for Jan. 6th Rioters Reacts to Trump’s Sweeping Pardons

18m 26s

On day one of his second term President Trump issued pardons for 1,000 insurrectionists who were arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced in U.S. courts for their actions on that day four years ago. Heather Shaner is a longtime public defender who has represented dozens of these individuals. She joins the show to tell us what she's learned from her work.

USAID in Crisis: Inside Trump’s Aid Freeze and Its Impact on U.S. Soft Power

16m 44s

USAID provides critical support for those in need the world over. It also acts as a key soft power tool to promote American interests overseas. President Trump and Elon Musk are moving to dismantle the agency in a controversial cost-cutting move that sparked protests outside USAID headquarters on Monday. New York Times reporter Karoun Demirjian joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

What It Means to be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza

18m 25s

There is much uncertainty about the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. After nearly 16 months of war, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Author and journalist Peter Beinart believes equality between the Israelis and Palestinians is the only way to secure peace and safety. He addresses it in his new book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza." The author joins the show to discuss.

Chris Hayes on Trump and Why Attention is the “Most Endangered Resource”

17m 18s

More and more people find paying attention a real struggle in a world dominated by distraction. Still unclear is the effect a lack of focus might have on our society and our politics. Author and journalist Chris Hayes digs into the issue in his new book "The Sirens' Call." Hayes joins the show to share what he found.

What Does China's DeepSeek AI Mean For U.S. National Security?

18m 15s

The recent bombshell about China's breakthrough technology DeepSeek had an immediate and negative effect on America's tech world. DeepSeek is reportedly cheaper and faster than current U.S. technology. Trump called it a "wake-up call" for the American industry. Former top cyber security official Anne Neuberger joins the show to discuss the competition and its impact.

Who is Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff? A Look at Susie Wiles, First Female COS

17m 34s

Susie Wiles, who led Trump's presidential campaign, is now in the spotlight as the first female chief of staff in the history of the White House. Given that the position was a revolving door for four chiefs of staff in Trump's first term, our next guest believes Wiles may be "Trump's best hope." Chris Whipple, author of "The Gatekeepers," on what Wiles might learn from her predecessors.

From the Holocaust to Gaza: Dr. Gabor Maté on the Impact of Trauma

18m 39s

Renowned physician, author and self-help guru Dr. Gabor Maté, a Holocaust survivor, has an intimate understanding of rebuilding, processing, and healing. He joins Michel Martin to discuss how his own life experience has informed his perspective on trauma in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Trump’s Flood of Immigration Changes: What Do They Mean?

18m 3s

This weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported making over 900 arrests across the U.S. as part of President Trump’s campaign to crack down on undocumented immigrants. Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer for The New Yorker, joins Hari Sreenivasan to break down the repercussions of Trump's executive orders.

Why Teens Are Checking Out of School — and How to Bring Them Back

18m 12s

In an age of advanced artificial intelligence, climate change and conflict, authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop say we're not teaching children the skills they need, not only to stay engaged, but for the reality of later life. The co-authors join Michel Martin to explain some of the examples, and solutions, laid out in their new book "The Disengaged Teen."

What Do Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for the Country?

18m 5s

President Trump has now signed dozens of executive orders with the potential to dramatically change the lives of millions. These orders include America's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman speaks to Hari Sreenivasan about Trump’s first executive orders in office and whether they’ll hold up if challenged by the courts.

Constitutional Expert: Jan. 6 Pardons “Most Shameful” in Presidential History

18m 22s

Among those included in President Trump’s January 6th pardons is the founder of the dark web criminal marketplace Silk Road, who was serving a life sentence. Conservative lawyer Paul Rosenzweig calls this "one of the most shameful acts" ever committed by a U.S. President. Rosenzweig explains to Michel Martin how Trump's action differs from Biden's 11th-hour preemptive pardons.

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