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

Senator Chris Murphy on “The Politics of Loneliness”

18m 11s

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, is pushing to reform America’s election laws to prevent another January 6th, and is also backing legislation to confront the epidemic of gun violence. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about why he believes more Republicans are now willing to cross the aisle to get things done.

Law Prof Discusses the Ethics of Involuntary Hospitalization

17m 35s

Professor Elyn Saks has dedicated her career to how people with mental illness are cared for, focusing on the important ethical issues surrounding their treatment. Saks speaks with Michel Martin about this, her own struggles with schizophrenia, and how best to help others.

Can Trump Run for President if Convicted of a Crime?

18m 6s

The decision by the January 6 committee to refer former President Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges is a dramatic and historic. In January, the GOP regains control of the House and several Congressional representatives will leave Congress. What happens next? Amy Davidson Sorkin, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins Michel Martin to discuss.

The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2022

17m 59s

2022 has been a year of groundbreaking science and technology. The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson details the most exciting developments in his recent article, from lifesaving vaccines to essay-writing A.I., and joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how our futures can benefit from them.

Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

18m 37s

Social media is one factor on a long list that may be contributing to a mental health crisis among teens. While rates of anxiety and depression in this age group continue to rise, New York Times reporter Matt Richtel has spent more than a year interviewing American adolescents and their families. Richtel talked to Michel Martin about his series, "The Inner Pandemic."

"Putin's World" Author Angela Stent on the War in Ukraine

13m 40s

Where do Russia and Vladimir Putin stand ten months into their invasion? Angela Stent is Senior Adviser to the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European studies. Previously she served as a U.S. National Intelligence Officer on Russia. She speaks to Walter Isaacson about what to expect from Putin's so-called "special military operation" ahead.

How Alex Jones Weaponized Sandy Hook

18m 9s

President Obama called it the single darkest day of his presidency. Ten years ago, 20 children and six teachers entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and never came out. But the tragedy didn't end there. Stories that the massacre was a fake were widely disseminated, causing inordinate pain to the families. Hari Sreenivisan spoke with Elizabeth Williamson about the disinformation campaign.

Judy Collins Discusses New Album "Spellbound"

17m 25s

At 83, Judy Collins is up for another Grammy award for her latest album, "Spellbound." It’s her first record made up entirely of all her own material. From working with Leonard Cohen to singing for President Kennedy, she tells Walter Isaacson about the personal and musical journey that got her to this moment.

Inside America’s Medicine Supply Shortage

17m 44s

Almost three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. healthcare system is still struggling with shortages of medicine and supplies. Dr. Mahshid Abir is an emergency physician and senior policy researcher at the RAND corporation. She tells Hari Sreenivasan what is behind this crisis and what might be done to address it.

Moore v. Harper Could Have “Devastating” Consequences

17m 36s

The pending Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper centers on North Carolina's congressional map -- and the authority of state legislatures to control it. "Unrigged" author and election reform expert David Daley says that the case could have consequences far beyond one state. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

What a Power Station Attack Says About Our National Security

17m 6s

As Russia continues its attacks on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, the U.S. was reminded of its own vulnerabilities this week when attacks on North Carolina's power grid left over 40,000 customers in the dark. The FBI are investigating. Juliette Kayyem is a national security expert and author of "The Devil Never Sleeps." Kayyam speaks about the significance of this attack.

Nobel Winner Maria Ressa on How to Stand Up to a Dictator

17m 41s

Journalist and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa is a fearless defender of freedom, exposing corruption and abuse of power in the Philippines. Ressa joins Michel Martin to discuss her new book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" and to offer tactics for fighting authoritarianism.

Lynsey Addario on Risking Her Life to Photograph Ukraine

17m 52s

Ukraine is suffering grievously under relentless missile strikes across the country. Russia is still shelling the city of Kherson, which was liberated last month, and authorities say one person was killed over the weekend. New York Times photojournalist Lynsey Addario has just been on the ground in Kherson, documenting the aftermath of Russia's withdrawal.

Stengel on Never-Before-Heard Interviews with Nelson Mandela

17m 38s

In the 1990s, journalist Richard Stengel worked with Nelson Mandela on his autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom." Now Stengel is revealing never-before-heard audio from those interviews in his new podcast series "Mandela: The Lost Tapes." Stengel tells Walter Isaacson what he learned about Mandela – and himself – from those conversations.

Dr. Fauci on His Retirement and a Universal COVID-19 Vaccine

18m 10s

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been at the helm of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since the 1980s, guiding the United States through AIDS, SARS, H1N1, and of course COVID-19. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Fauci joins Walter Isaacson to reflect on a storied career.

Hillary Clinton on Ukraine, Russia and Iran

2m 59s

From Iran to Afghanistan and beyond, women are standing up and resisting oppression. Women’s equality is the focus of a summit this week, co-hosted by former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation.

NYT Reporter: “Horror on the Streets of Haiti"

17m 46s

Haiti is at breaking point, facing humanitarian disaster as cholera spreads across the country. Moreover, according to the U.N., 4.5 million Haitians currently suffer from acute hunger. Natalie Kitroeff is the New York Times bureau chief for the region and joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the crisis.

FDNY’s First Female Commissioner on Diversifying the Dept.

16m 36s

In New York City, the mayor has now asked the police and fire departments to enforce a state law requiring intervention in cases of severe mental health crisis -- including the possibility of having an individual involuntarily committed to a hospital. Laura Kavanagh, the city’s new fire department commissioner, is the first woman to hold the position and the youngest to serve in over a century.

Ken Burns on New Bestselling Photography Book “Our America”

18m

Filmmaker Ken Burns has won every possible award for his groundbreaking television documentaries. His latest work is a book: "Our America: A Photographic History" -- a collection of images charting the nation's history over nearly 200 years. Burns discusses the project with Walter Isaacson.

We Need to Save Planet Earth Now, Says Historian

17m 53s

After a year of climate catastrophes, we take a look at the history of environmental activism in America. In his new book "Silent Spring Revolution," Douglas Brinkley calls attention to the climate change movement by tracing the work of pioneering environmental activists in the 1960s. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss this environmental awakening.

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