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

PBS’ America Outdoors: How Nature Connects With Culture

17m 49s

Author and activist Baratunde Thurston is back with a new season of "America Outdoors," exploring our interactions with the world around us. He joins the show to discuss how the series encourages us to reconnect with nature.

Will Congress Seat a Cherokee Delegate?

17m 50s

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.

How Climate Change Is at the Forefront of Korea’s Goals

18m 15s

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.

Texas Republicans Impeach One of Their Own: What Next?

18m 7s

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.

Drew Faust on Activism, Affirmative Action, and U.S. History

17m 34s

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.

Fmr US AG to Republicans: “The DOJ Is Not Biased Against Us"

18m 22s

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.

Unsung Heroes of the March on Washington, 60 Years Later

17m 23s

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.

Jon Batiste on His New Album "World Music Radio"

18m 9s

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.

Tracing the History of Slavery and Policing in America

18m

A new documentary, "Sound of the Police," examines the history of U.S. law enforcement and Black Americans. The film’s directors, Stanley Nelson and Valerie Scoon, join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

Ian Bremmer and Mustafa Suleyman on the Race to Regulate AI

17m 50s

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.

Lab Leak or Wet Market? Why the Origins of COVID-19 Matter

18m 3s

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.

Professor Jason Stanley: Ukraine is Facing a Genocide

17m 46s

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.

Columnist: The Link Between Trump’s Indictments and the KKK

16m 51s

With the 2024 U.S. presidential race well underway, democracy continues to be tested. Donald Trump's latest indictment gets to the heart of the matter. Jamelle Bouie is a columnist for the New York Times and joins Walter Isaacson to assess the current state of U.S. politics.

New Doc: Ravish Kumar and the Threat to Free Speech in India

18m 23s

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.

China’s Rise as a Naval Power and What’s at Stake for the US

17m 19s

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.

Chris Christie on Trump & the "Barbarism" Committed by Putin

5m 39s

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.

James McBride On Community, Book Bans and His New Novel

17m 44s

Award-winning author James McBride explores hope and humanity in his new novel. One of President Obama and Oprah’s recommended authors, McBride has now released "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store." He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the triumph of love over evil.

When Crack Was King: The Effects of a Misunderstood Era

18m 8s

Life in the United States was blighted by the crack epidemic of the 1980s, which devastated communities and defined a generation. "When Crack Was King," a new book by journalist Donovan Ramsey, takes apart many of the misconceptions surrounding the crack era. The author joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the scale of the problem and the role played by race.

Inside Russia’s Wagner Group: “Maximum Horror"

16m 46s

Known for fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, staging an armed uprising against the Kremlin and supporting coups in Africa, the Wagner mercenary group's next target might be the West. So says The New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa. In a recent piece on the Wagner Group, Yaffa interviewed conscripts as well as members of the Russian ruling class. He shares his alarming conclusions.

20 Days in Mariupol: “Nightmare You Cannot Wake Up From"

18m 14s

The key Ukrainian port city of Mariupol was besieged soon after Russia’s invasion started. A team from The Associated Press were the only international reporters to remain in the city when fighting broke out. What they witnessed made headlines globally and exposed the atrocities being committed by Russian forces. Mstyslav Chernov retells what he saw in conversation with Hari Sreenivasan.

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