Amanpour and Company

News and Public Affairs Series / 2 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

From Trump’s Speech to Israel-Gaza: The Politics of Language

17m 43s

As grief and anger cascade across Israel and Gaza, language can be weaponized to polarize, spread propaganda or advance agendas. And it doesn't stop there. From the radical speeches of Donald Trump to the extreme rhetoric of Russia, language plays an often dangerous role in politics. Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his new book, "The Politics of Langauge."

Climate of Hate: Muslim Americans Face Rise In Islamophobia

18m 19s

Palestinian American journalist Laila El-Haddad is concerned about possible genocide in Gaza. She is part of a lawsuit filed against the Biden administration which alleges it has failed to prevent genocide. She argues that the government’s reluctance to call for a ceasefire is not only hurting Gazans on the ground, but also Arab and Muslim Americans who are subject to heightened Islamophobia.

New Book Explores the Push for the ERA & the Women of NOW

17m 20s

Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) laid the groundwork for challenging gender discrimination in the U.S. In her new book "The Women of NOW," historian Katherine Turk details the founding and legacy of the influential feminist organization. The author joins Michel Martin to discuss how lessons from the past can inform activism today.

How the Israel-Gaza Crisis Is Dividing American Jews

17m 39s

As American Jews face an unprecedented surge in antisemitism, they are also grappling with division in their own communities. The debate over support for Israel is playing out among Jews across the country, with some calling for a ceasefire while others unequivocally back the Israeli government. Journalist and author Emily Tamkin explains this moment of division.

She Was Demoted & Threatened. Then She Won the Nobel Prize

17m 13s

Katalin Karikó is making an extraordinary impact in the medical field. With her research partner she was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine last month for groundbreaking work on Messenger RNA technology, a vital ingredient in COVID-19 vaccines. Karikó joins the show to discuss this milestone and her new memoir "Breaking Through: My Life in Science."

An Arab-Israeli Paramedic Was Killed, His Cousin Speaks Out

17m 55s

Mohammad Darawshe is an Arab citizen of Israel, and in a recent article says he feels as though his state is fighting its own people. Mohammad’s cousin, Awad, was killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7th whilst still working as a paramedic at the Nova musical festival. He shared his story with President Biden recently during his visit to Israel and joins the show to tell us more.

Election Analysis: Why the GOP Is Losing Winnable Races

17m 57s

In the U.S., Democrats defied the pollsters, holding their ground in last night’s elections. In Virginia, the party gained full control over the state legislature, while Democrat Gabe Amo made history as Rhode Island’s first Black congressman. Astead Herndon, New York Times national politics reporter, joins the show to discuss what these results could mean for next year’s presidential race.

Colorado Secretary of State on Trump Disqualification Trial

17m 30s

A trial in Colorado which seeks to disqualify Donald Trump from running for re-election in the state is currently underway. Six GOP and Independent voters have filed a lawsuit arguing that the former president is ineligible to hold office due to his actions surrounding the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Colorado secretary of state Jena Griswold.

Israel-Gaza on Campus: How Dartmouth is Fostering Dialogue

18m 19s

As tension and division mount in much of the world, university campuses in the United States have become a focal point of anger and dissent. But two Dartmouth professors — Susannah Heschel, chair of Jewish studies, and Tarek El-Ariss, chair of Middle Eastern studies — set out to create a forum for students to discuss their thoughts. The professors discuss this response and what it achieved.

Why War in MidEast Means “Off the Charts” U.S. Threat Levels

17m 49s

Across America, antisemitic threats have reached historic levels and anti-Arab sentiments are on the rise. College campuses are struggling to manage an outbreak of protests and an uptick in hate. Hari Sreenivasan talks to national security expert Juliette Kayyem about how the conflict is dividing America.

Reunifying Families Separated Under Trump’s Zero Tolerance

17m 57s

Illegal border crossings are reaching record highs, and New York is grappling with an influx of migrants – over 126,000 since last spring. If elected president again in 2024, Donald Trump is promising a further crackdown on immigration. It comes in the wake of the Biden administration settling a lawsuit over Trump’s controversial child separation policy. Caitlin Dickrson discusses.

Kinzinger: GOP is a “Dysfunctional and Destructive Force”

18m 4s

The Republican Party continues to be plagued by division. The Senate GOP is still split over the question of a tie-in between aid for Israel and funding for Ukraine. Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger knows this dysfunction all too well. His new memoir "Renegade" details his service on the January 6 House Select Committee as an outcast in his own party. He joins the show to discuss.

Is America Becoming an “Overstretched Superpower”?

17m 26s

From Ukraine to Israel and beyond, the United States is currently involved in several perilous international situations. In a recent article, The Economist’s diplomatic editor Anton La Guardia argues the U.S. could be overstretched. He gives Hari Sreenivasan a view of America from abroad.

Inside Jan. 6: Officer Harry Dunn on Defending Democracy

18m 9s

A handful of Republican and independent voters are trying to ban former president Donald Trump from ever entering the White House again, over his role in the January 6th insurrection. Officer Harry Dunn was defending the Capitol when the riots took place, and now he’s written a book about the experience called "Standing My Ground." He tells Michel Martin how he tried to save America that day.

Military Analyst Talks Israel's Expanded Ground Operations

6m

The Israel Defense Forces announced Friday they are "expanding ground operations" in the Gaza Strip and "operating forcefully" on all fronts to fulfill their goals in the war with Hamas. This comes as Gaza residents report heavy airstrikes, and a major telecoms company says mobile phone service is completely dead. Military analyst Gen. Wesley Clark joins the show to discuss.

Romney Fears “Creeping Authoritarianism Within the GOP”

17m 7s

For the last several weeks the political news has been dominated by deep divisions within the Republican Party, causing the election of a new House Speaker to be delayed again and again. One who has tried to rise above partisan politics is Republican senator Mitt Romney. A new biography by McKay Coppins explores Romney’s political career, including his interactions with former president Trump.

Hillary Clinton on Teaching Gen Z Good Leadership

5m 55s

In part two of Christiane’s conversation with former Secretary of State and former Democratic senator Hillary Clinton, they discuss teaching the next generation about good leadership, the importance of having women at the table to make “sensible decisions,” and how an epidemic of loneliness can damage democracy.

Historian Tareq Baconi on the Origins and Future of Hamas

16m 49s

Many Israelis, and people all over the world, are still trying to understand where the October 7th barbarity came from. Tareq Baconi is an analyst, historian and author of “Hamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance,” and has written about the organization for years. He joined Michel Martin for a conversation about the group's complex historical and political dynamic.

How the Israel-Hamas War Could Impact the 2024 U.S. Election

16m 42s

President Biden says now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza -- a comment that sparked anger among liberal Democrats in Congress as well as young Muslim and Arab American voters. Senior Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid tells Hari Sreenivasan how this could pose a risk for 2024, as politics and passions are ignited by this new war.

Behind the Viral Post on Israel-Hamas Propaganda

17m 46s

About Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and now the war between Israel and Hamas, people across the globe are voicing their opinions on social media. This can end in tribalism, polarization and dehumanizing narratives. Author Ben Sheehan’s viral Instagram post called for greater compassion and nuance in response, and he joins the show to discuss the dangers of propaganda on social media.

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