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

Fmr. Israeli PM: "Hamas [Must] Suffer the Proper Blow"

5m 27s

Ehud Barak was Israel’s prime minister from 1999 to 2001. Before that he was Israel’s defense minister for nearly six years, first under Ehud Olmert and then for four years under Benjamin Netanyahu. Barak tells Christiane why the Hamas attack was “the most severe blow” in Israel’s “entire existence.”

Israeli Hostages to Family: "This is a Holocaust"

4m 37s

Israel’s U.N. ambassador says the number of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza is estimated at up to 150. Abbey Onn, an American Israeli living in Jerusalem, reports that five members of her family -- three of them children -- were kidnapped. She tells Christiane that right before they lost contact, they sent a final message: "This is a holocaust and we are afraid we won’t live.”

How Conflicts Like the Israel-Hamas War Escalate Hate Speech

18m 15s

Imran Ahmed, the CEO of the CCDH, explains how misinformation about Israel’s war with Hamas is being amplified by social media, which is fueling hate speech on both sides. Ahmed tells Hari Sreenivasan why platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are facing a "tipping point,” and accuses its owner Elon Musk of trying to silence his organization under the guise of free speech.

Financial Fraud Trial Begins: Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried?

18m 12s

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto wunderkind and CEO of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is facing criminal charges of fraud and money laundering. When his empire came crashing down last year, millions of people were left empty-handed and investors lost billions. Sheelah Kolhatkar profiled Bankman-Fried and his family for The New Yorker and joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

“Being 13:” Inside the Phones & Minds of Teenage Girls Today

18m 23s

In a new report for The New York Times, Jessica Bennett followed three 13-year-old girls for a year, witnessing the impact of social media on their lives. Bennett talks to Hari Sreenivasan about the trials and tribulations of being 13 today. Also joining the show is Mitch Prinstein, the chief science officer at the American Psychological Association.

“Trail ‘em, Nail ‘em and Jail ‘em:” Issues with U.S. Parole

18m 21s

Vincent Schiraldi, secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, discusses his new book "Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom" in which he shows how probation and parole have become human rights violations. Schiraldi joins the show to explain why the system is no longer working

Journalist on Donald Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial

16m 20s

Donald Trump was back in court today. This time, as the former president answers for his business dealings in New York, his empire could be at stake. The self-described property mogul has already been found liable for “persistent and repeated” fraud in this civil trial. David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning economics reporter. He joins the show to discuss what this means.

Biden Adm. to Train 20,000 in Skills to Fight Climate Change

17m 56s

Ali Zaidi is the national climate advisor for the White House, and his job couldn’t be more important right now. The year has so far seen 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, according to the U.S. government. Zaidi joins Michel Martin to talk about turning the climate crisis into opportunity.

How a Prison Marathon Changes Lives

17m 28s

In her new documentary, Christine Yoo explores a chance for inmates in the beleaguered U.S. prison system to be defined by more than just their crimes. The film, "26.2 to Life," goes behind barbed wire to capture the running club of the infamous San Quentin Prison. Yoo joins the show alongside a member of the running club, Markelle Taylor.

Top Evangelical Leader: “We’ve Lost Our Credibility"

17m 23s

Russell Moore is the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today. In his new book he explores democracy, cynicism, and the state of the evangelical church. Moore joins Michel Martin to discuss the challenges of religious identity and his hopes for future expressions of Christianity in America and beyond.

Why The Migrant Crisis Has Sent NYC to its Breaking Point

18m 16s

Unauthorized crossings into the U.S. have hit levels not seen since last spring. Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the humanitarian and political crisis the country is facing as a result of the influx.

Will Big Tech End Privacy As We Know It?

18m 9s

Clearview AI claims to be able to identify anyone with 99% accuracy, based on just one photo of their face. The controversial software first came to the attention of New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill back in 2019. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss her new book, "Your Face Belongs to Us," a deep dive into her reporting of the company and the dangers of this new technology.

The Untold Story of NASA’s First Class of Female Astronauts

17m 36s

Journalist Loren Grush explores the story of America’s first female astronauts in her new book "The Six." The author speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the discrimination faced by these trailblazing women — and the legacy they left.

The Case That Will Determine the Future of Tech

17m 34s

A historic federal antitrust trial is taking place in which Google is accused of unlawfully monopolizing online search and search ads. The trial has the potential to pave the way for innovation and development in the tech sector. Tim Wu joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain the case against Google, its potential impact and how the future of AI might hold complications for big tech leaders.

Qatari Prime Minister on Mediating U.S.-Iran Prisoner Deal

5m 53s

Qatar was instrumental in mediating this week's U.S.-Iran prisoner deal. In an exclusive interview, the country’s prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, tells Christiane why he believes this could be a diplomatic breakthrough to “lead to a better environment.”

FDR’s Financial Market Reforms Are on the Ballot in 2024

18m 32s

We take a look back at 1930s America and the extraordinary story of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal -- a plan to end the economic damages of the Great Depression. This is the focus of the new book, "Taming the Street: The Old Guard, the New Deal and FDR’s Fight to Regulate American Capitalism."

Why is a Fund Set Up to Eradicate HIV Under GOP Scrutiny?

17m 4s

Some 20 years ago, then-president Bush introduced the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The foreign aid plan, which saved 25 million lives, is now under threat. PEPFAR funding expires at month's end, and House Republicans are using abortion politics to oppose the program's renewal. HIV and AIDS scholar Steven Thrasher, joins the show to discuss the global impact of PEPFAR.

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