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

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.

Sen. Ron Wyden on “Progressive Change” in the New Trump Era

17m 5s

On day one, Trump signed dozens of executive orders -- 78 of them for the purpose of rescinding Biden-era executive actions. While this is a blow to the Democrats and to Biden's legacy, Sen. Ron Wyden believes -- as the title of his new book indicates -- that "It Takes Chutzpah" to fight for progressive change. Just before Trump's inauguration, Wyden shared his thoughts on the new administration.

“Trump is Going to Get a Lot of Wins:” Ian Bremmer Forecasts 2025 Geopolitics

17m 57s

The new year is a time of heightened geopolitical instability. According to the Eurasia Group's “Top Risks for 2025” forecast, President Trump's policies could add fuel to the fire. Ian Bremmer is president and founder of the Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm. Bremmer joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the dangers that lie ahead.

“The Anti-Social Century:” Inside America’s Epidemic of Solitude

17m 59s

Data from Murthy's department shows Americans are increasingly isolated from one another with each passing year. This phenomenon is the focus of Derek Thompson's latest piece for The Atlantic, "The Anti-Social Century." Thompson joins Michel Martin to discuss what can be done.

This Altadena Resident Watched His Community Go Up in Flames

18m 1s

In California, firefighters are slowly gaining control of the wildfires that have been raging since last Tuesday. Officials say the cleanup and rehabilitation process could take from three to six months. Kevin Williams is a long-time resident of Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit by the fires. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to tell his story and the story of the diverse community residing there.

Blinken and Amanpour Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal

6m 3s

A ceasefire-hostage release agreement has been reached by the Israeli government and Hamas. This deal has been a long time coming for hostage families in Israel as well as for Palestinians in Gaza, who have been under assault for more than a year. Christiane discussed the breakthrough with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, asking him what exactly the ceasefire means.

The Cost of the LA Fires: Will Insurance Cover the Devastation?

16m 48s

As Californians lose their homes and their livelihoods, finances will become a crucial issue for many people needing to rebuild and carry on. Bloomberg Business reporter Leslie Kaufman says this is an "existential test" for the state's insurance system. She tells Hari Sreenivasan what it might mean for Americans as we face a future of increasingly extreme weather events.

“Porcelain War:” Ukrainian Artists on Living, Fighting and Creating Amid War

18m 11s

The acclaimed documentary "Porcelain War" has reached the Oscar shortlist. It follows the Kharkiv-based artists Slava Leontyev and Anya Stasenko, who craft delicate porcelain figurines even amid the raging war Russia has inflicted on their homeland. Slava Leontyev — who co-directed the documentary — and filmmaker Brendan Bellomo discuss why they believe that art is vital to Ukrainian resistance.

Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale on Trump, Musk, and a New Vision for America

16m 51s

There has been a lot of discussion over how Silicon Valley has gone all in for Trump 2.0, by contrast with the distancing maintained by tech entrepreneurs during Trump's first term. It's not just Elon Musk. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg also has made the pilgrimage and has announced an end to content checking on his platform. Joe Lonsdale, a billionaire Silicon Valley investor, joins the show to discuss.

Pres. Jimmy Carter’s Biographer: “He Was A Prophet in the Wilderness”

16m 56s

Kai Bird is remembered for his Robert Oppenheimer biography, which was adapted into the Oscar-winning film "Oppenheimer." The author's Jimmy Carter biography, "The Outlier," follows the late President’s upbringing in the post-Civil War South and how it shaped his views on race and politics.

How Healthcare Woes Forced One of New York’s Top Restaurants to Close

17m 44s

Sommelier Yannick Benjamin recently poured wine for the last time at his celebrated New York restaurant Contento. In an opinion piece for The New York Times, Benjamin describes how inflation and unaffordable private health insurance brought about the restaurant's closure. He speaks to Michel Martin about the many hospitality workers across the country facing a similar plight.

Terrorism in New Orleans and the Threat of a Rebounding ISIS

18m 19s

A recent spate of activity by ISIS has caused Bruce Hoffman, Council on Foreign Relations' Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, to call 2024 the year of ISIS's "resurrection." The FBI has now confirmed that the suspect in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans was inspired by the terror group. Hoffman joins the show to discuss.

Fmr Capitol Police Officer on Trump & Jan 6: “There’s Been No Accountability”

17m 14s

Today, as Trump's election victory is certified, the violent scenes that rocked Washington, D.C. four years ago still haunt many who defended the Capitol — and democracy — that day. These include former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who is now a prominent political advocate. Dunn joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss Trump's return to the White House.

The Rise of Crypto and What Donald Trump Has to Do with It

17m 40s

The influence of President-elect Donald Trump is already being felt in Washington, D.C. Charlie Warzel, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has covered the blockchain industry for years. Warzel believes that Trump's influence also is shaping the cryptocurrency arena. He joins the show to discuss the role of digital currency in an anti-establishment culture.

Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Paul Krugman on Retiring from NYT

18m 3s

After 25 years of sharp and often indispensable commentary on major issues shaping America and the world, economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman joins the show to discuss his final column for The New York Times. Krugman says he sees an erosion of optimism due to a collapse in trust of elites and institutions. The columnist sits down with Michel Martin for a fascinating look back.

What’s Behind the Lionization of Luigi Mangione?

18m 9s

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in New York earlier this month. After a six-day manhunt a suspect, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was taken into custody and was charged with murder as an act of terrorism. The internet has meanwhile been buzzing with divisive conversations about the murder and what it says about America’s healthcare system. Jia Tolentino joins the show to discuss.

Homemade & Virtually Untraceable: The Rise of Ghost Guns

17m 21s

Wisconsin is recovering from a school shooting that killed three people. Another issue on the rise is so-called “ghost guns,” homemade, untraceable guns without serial numbers. The NYPD is investigating the possible use of a ghost gun in the murder of the United Healthcare CEO. Kris Brown, President of the nonprofit Brady, lays out an argument for balancing Second Amendment rights with gun reform.

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