Ronan Farrow: How Democracies Spy on their Citizens
The New Yorker's Ronan Farrow recently investigated the commercial spyware industry and its implications for democracies around the world. He tells Hari Sreenivasan what he found.
A Month "Just Trying to Survive" In Mariupol
As the war in Ukraine shifts to the south and east of the country, reports from the city of Mariupol have been silenced by intense bombardment. Civilians have been forced to shelter in basements, and promises of humanitarian corridors have repeatedly been broken. Alina Beskrovna was born and raised in Mariupol and spent a month there under siege before managing to escape.
Re-Elected French Pres. "Macron Has to Unite the Country"
Emmanuel Macron is the first French president in two decades to win re-election, comfortably beating his hard-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round this weekend. For more on this, Christiane, from Paris, speaks with Laurence Haïm, a French journalist who served as Macron’s spokesperson during his presidential campaign in 2017.
Is the War in Ukraine an Environmental Disaster?
As the war in Ukraine rages on, the West is struggling to pull the plug on Russian oil and gas. Svitlana Romanko is a Ukrainian climate activist and environmental lawyer, and she speaks with Walter Isaacson about fossil fuel addiction and the impact of the war.
Twice-Poisoned Putin Critic Arrested. His Wife Speaks Out
Russians protesting Putin’s invasion face harsh consequences. Opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza was detained by police last week as he was preparing to be interviewed by Walter Isaacson. Now Walter speaks with Vladimir’s wife, Evgenia Kara-Murza, about her husband’s continued struggle against Putin from behind bars.
The Story Behind HBO’s “We Own This City”
The current surge in violent crime highlights the ongoing struggle between American law enforcement and the public. Justin Fenton chronicles the rise and fall of a Baltimore Police Department task force in his book "We Own This City." The author joins Michel Martin to discuss crime, cops, and corruption.
"It's Not Looking Great," Says Israeli PM on Ukraine
Clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem have deepened a political crisis in Israel. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s fragile ruling coalition lost its one-seat majority earlier this month when a member of his own party defected. Now the coalition faces a mutiny. The Israeli Prime Minister is trying to hold his government together while attempting to help negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
GOP Strategist: "The Party Has Gotten Trump-ier"
63 House Republicans – nearly a third – voted against a recent resolution supporting NATO. It’s just one of a number of moves by the GOP in recent weeks that have set alarm bells ringing, including the RNC’s withdrawal from the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. Longtime Republican strategist Sarah Longwell joins the program to discuss.
Pandemic Profiteers Got Rich While America Got Sick
In his new book, David McSwane reveals that America's initial COVID-19 response was riddled with corruption and incompetence. The author joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss pandemic profiteering.
Seven Lviv Civilians Killed in Russian Missile Attack
Ukrainian officials say Moscow has completed its regroup and is preparing to launch its offensive in the east. Meanwhile, Kyiv, the capital, and the western city of Lviv are under missile attack. At least seven civilians – including a child – were killed in Lviv this morning. For the latest, Christiane speaks with the deputy mayor of Lviv.
“Uniquely Stupid:” Dissecting the Past Decade in America
In the decade since Facebook went public, social media platforms have transformed American society. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about what went wrong and how social media could become less corrosive.
Expert Challenges Mass Shooter Myth: They Don’t Just Snap
Journalist Mark Follman has spent the past decade researching gun violence in America. His new book "Trigger Points" details how leaders could go beyond thoughts and prayers and actually address the problem. He speaks with Michel Martin as Brooklyn recovers from this week’s subway shooting.
Nuremberg Prosecutor "Heartbroken" Over Ukraine
Benjamin Ferencz is the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, winning convictions against 22 Nazi defendants in 1947. Christiane speaks with him about his experience, and his thoughts about the war in Ukraine. It’s clear that in his 103rd year, Ferencz has not given up on his fight for justice -- or his faith in peace.
Anti-Corruption Expert: The West is Enabling Autocracies
Western democracies are rethinking their reliance on Putin's natural resources -- especially energy -- in light of Russia's unprovoked war. Expert Frank Vogl says that where international financial corruption is concerned, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. He walks Michel Martin through the urgent need for radical reform of global financial systems.
The End of Putin's Era? Former Russian PM's War Analysis
Mikhail Kasyanov was once Vladimir Putin's prime minister and now is a leading political opponent. He spoke to Christiane about the unique threat Putin represents.
Inside Zelensky's War Room With Zanny Minton Beddoes
In Estonia today, the Ukrainian President delivered his 26th address to a foreign government since the war began. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, recently met with Zelensky to discuss the world's response to Putin's war. Now back from Kyiv, she speaks with Walter Isaacson.
Does the U.S. Have the Political Will to Sustain Sanctions?
Inflation is sending Americans reeling, and the situation is exacerbated by elevated energy prices because of the war in Ukraine. Biden is attributing economic hardship directly to the war, calling it the "Putin price hike." Sanctions leveled by the West are fueling inflation in the United States, where it has reached levels not seen since 1981. Will the West be able to keep up its tough stance?
Ukrainian First Lady: "Don't Get Used To Our Grief"
Christiane could not meet in person with Ukraine's First Lady for reasons of security. The responses of Olena Zelenska to a series of questions are voiced by a narrator in this exclusive conversation.
NATO Deputy Commander: Ukraine Has "Window of Opportunity"
Vladimir Putin, claiming Russia "has no choice," is preparing a brutal invasion of eastern Ukraine. As Ukraine's defenders brace for assault, the adequacy of their equipment and armaments is in doubt. Former NATO deputy commander General Sir Richard Shirreff shares his battlefield insight.
Russia’s Grip on Oil is Dwindling, Says Daniel Yergin
As the West continues to levy economic sanctions on Russia, President Zelensky has renewed calls for an embargo on Russian oil. Daniel Yergin, author of "The New Map," is a leading authority on energy and the global economy. He joins Walter Isaacson to analyze how this war has impacted reliance on Russian energy.
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