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

Sportswashing: Countries Use Sports To Distract From Crimes

18m 10s

Is 2022 the year of sportswashing? The Beijing Winter Olympics and the Qatar World Cup have shed a light on the relationship between major sporting events and governments hoping to clean up their image. Sports journalist Dave Zirin joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

How Jan. 6 Hearings Impact GOP Voters

18m 6s

With the January 6 hearings having passed the halfway mark, what have we learned -- and how engaged is the American public? Lifelong Republican Sarah Longwell is co-founder of Defending Democracy Together and executive director of the Republican Accountability Project. She has been hosting weekly focus groups since the start of the investigations, gauging political sentiment across the spectrum.

“The Janes:” An Underground Abortion Network Before Roe

17m 39s

The Supreme Court will soon make a final ruling on Roe v. Wade and the future of abortion in America. "The Janes" is a new HBO documentary that takes us back to the late 60s and early 70s, when abortion was illegal and the Jane Underground Collective provided a space for pregnant women in Chicago to seek help.

The Significance of Juneteenth

2m 52s

Today America marks Juneteenth with a federal holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It honors the day the last slaves in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free, on June 19, 1865. Prof. Carol Anderson explains the holiday's significance.

Woodward & Bernstein on Jan. 6 & Why Watergate Still Matters

19m 8s

June 17, 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the break-in that began the Watergate scandal. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, two junior Washington Post reporters at the time, helped uncover the story of Richard Nixon’s attempt to undermine democracy. With Donald Trump’s actions now in the spotlight, Woodward and Bernstein join Walter to reflect on Watergate and its relevance today.

Capitol Police Officer Discusses Jan. 6 Hearings

18m

The hearings on Capitol Hill are steadily revealing new information about the January 6 insurrection. For Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, it’s not an easy watch. This is because he lived it. The Capitol Hill police officer sustained permanent injury as he was punched, kicked and sprayed with chemical irritants while defending the Capitol. Sgt. Gonell speaks with Michel Martin about accountability.

Inmate-Turned-Investigative-Journalist on U.S. Prisons

17m 2s

America's prison system is broken. This according to award-winning criminal justice reporter Keri Blakinger, who was incarcerated for drug possession in college. Blakinger's new memoir details her path from competitive figure skater to convict to journalist. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss her experience and her work.

Rebecca Traister Dissects Sen. Feinstein's Political Career

18m 36s

In her latest profile, journalist and author Rebecca Traister examines the five-decade career of Senator Dianne Feinstein -- from San Francisco to the U.S. Senate, where she is still a voting member at 88. Traister joins Michel Martin to discuss how, in her words, “the generation whose entry into politics was enabled by progressive reforms has allowed those victories to be taken away.”

Jack Welch Broke Capitalism & Ushered In an Era of Distrust

17m 35s

The brutality of corporate America and the malaise of the American labor market are being traced back to one businessman: former General Electric CEO Jack Welch. Walter Isaacson speaks with author David Gelles about the legacy of America’s first celebrity CEO -- referenced in the title of Gelles' new book as "The Man Who Broke Capitalism."

The Origins of the "ABBA Voyage" Virtual Concert

2m 39s

42 years after its last live concert, ABBA has come back to life with "ABBA Voyage," a spectacular concert event running at a purpose-built theater in east London. The production showcases four “ABBA-tars,” digital renditions of the real foursome as they looked in their 70s heyday. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus joins the show from Stockholm.

Amb. Lipstadt: Racism and Antisemitism “Firmly Intertwined”

17m 34s

The United States racked up almost 3,000 incidents of antisemitic behavior in 2021 -- the highest number recorded in over 40 years. Deborah Lipstadt, professor of modern Jewish history and Holocaust studies at Emory University, is the newly appointed Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the rise and the pervasive nature of these attacks.

Emma Thompson on "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande"

2m 46s

Two-time Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson bares all in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande," a new film about a woman's right to pleasure without shame. Thompson plays a widowed religion teacher who's never had an orgasm -- and decides to do something about it. She

How Laundering A Conspiracy Theory Can Turn It Into "Truth"

17m 29s

Tonight, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is holding the first in a series of televised hearings. Nicole Hemmer is an author and historian specializing in the history of conservative media in the U.S. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the significance of this moment and what it means for American democracy.

Henry Winkler Talks "Happy Days" and "Barry"

1m 51s

Almost 50 years after becoming an American cultural icon, "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler is still winning awards for his inimitable work -- most recently in the pitch-dark HBO comedy "Barry." In 2018 Winkler received an Emmy Award for his role in "Barry," now in its third season. He joins Christiane to reflect on his career.

Inside America’s First Overdose Prevention Center

16m 15s

In 2021, more than 107,000 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. This amounts to one overdose death every five minutes for a full year. One man attempting to change all this is Sam Rivera, executive director of OnPoint NYC. The organization prevents drug-related deaths by providing safe spaces where people can use illegal drugs under staff supervision.

NYT Reporter Jonathan Martin on Jan. 6

17m 39s

The results of a 10-month investigation into Jan. 6 will be presented on Thursday. The first public hearing is expected to feature video clips and some of the nearly 1,000 interviews conducted by the investigating committee. New York Times national political correspondent Jonathan Martin has documented the political twists and turns of the past 18 months in his new book "This Will Not Pass."

Rafael Nadal Reflects on His Career

2m 42s

What more can be said about Rafael Nadal? How many more superlatives can be lobbed his way? Nadal has logged his fourteenth win on the courts of Roland Garros with two more Grand Slam titles than his nearest rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Nadal was 19 when he first won in 2005. Now 36, he's the old man of tennis and yet even his peers say his achievements are unmatchable.

How Reporting on Mark Zuckerberg Inspired a New Novel

16m 18s

A new novel confronts the big issues of our time -- from emerging technology to climate change. Author Vauhini Vara speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about her creative process, and how she was able to draw on her experience as a journalist covering Silicon Valley for The Wall Street Journal.

Heather Cox Richardson on American Gun Culture

17m 19s

Heather Cox Richardson wrote this week that "America’s gun free-for-all is a symptom of the takeover of our nation by a radical extremist minority.” Her "Letters From an American" newsletter has gained a huge following, and she speaks with Michel Martin about the state of American democracy and the failure of attempts at gun control.

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