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

COVID-19 Will Fuel Humanity’s Search For Meaning

17m 32s

With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise in the United States, health experts are predicting a winter wave. Nicholas Christakis, a professor of social and natural science at Yale University, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the current phase of the pandemic.

Sen. Chris Coons on Joe Manchin, Dem Breakthrough on Climate

16m 47s

Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to kickstart President Biden’s long-stalled economic agenda. Democratic Senator and close Biden ally Chris Coons played a key role in advancing the talks, and he joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the new plan and its potential to survive the congressional gauntlet.

Rep. Moulton on the New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

17m 12s

A new initiative for suicide prevention is already changing lives. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible at an easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing code: 9-8-8. The new hotline saw a 45% increase in calls and messages in its first week. Rep. Seth Moulton co-wrote the bill to change the number after revealing his own experience with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Tom Nichols: Goal of Today’s GOP Is Minority Rule

17m 45s

What does it mean to be a conservative in the Trump era? Our next guest,Tom Nichols, asked this question in his latest piece for The Atlantic. With midterm elections approaching, Nichols joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the current state of the Republican Party.

Condoleezza Rice on the Record

17m 1s

Iran hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, as the two countries look to bolster relations while under strict sanctions from the West. It’s one example of how the war in Ukraine is influencing foreign policy worldwide. For more on this, Walter Isaacson speaks with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

He was Almost a School Shooter. What Stopped Him?

19m 54s

Aaron Stark provides a unique perspective on America’s gun violence epidemic: inside the mind of a potential school shooter. He was stopped from committing that horrific act 25 years ago, when he was a teenager, and he explains why in an article for The Washington Post. Today, he’s a mental health advocate and joins Michel Martin to discuss his past and what can be done to prevent these attacks.

Nance: “We Are on the Last Leg of the American Experiment"

18m

The January 6 hearings have brought to light explosive evidence of Donald Trump's efforts to subvert democracy, as well as the role of far-right extremist groups linked to the former president. In a new book, counterterrorism expert Malcolm Nance investigates this growing threat. Nance joins Michel Martin to talk about far-right ideologies, as well as his own experience fighting in Ukraine.

Survival & Innovation on the Front Lines of Climate Change

17m 5s

Simon Mundy traveled to 26 countries to discover how those on the front lines are adapting to the climate crisis. The innovative solutions he found are documented in his new book, "Race for Tomorrow." Simon spoke with Hari Sreenivasan as the mercury hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit in the U.K.

“We Are the New Enemies of the State,” Says Rana Ayyub

18m 26s

In the world's largest democracy, freedom of the press is in retreat. India has slipped to 150th out of 180 countries on this year's World Press Freedom Index. Journalist Rana Ayyub has come under frequent fire for her reporting, with the United Nations calling on Indian authorities to "end the judicial harassment" against her. She joins Hari Sreenivasan.

Will The Center Hold? The Moderate Party Wants To Find Out

17m 12s

The divisive nature of American politics is forcing the extremes into the mainstream, and in so doing is straining democracy. As the midterm elections fast approach, many American voters are increasingly feeling lost in the middle. Congressman Tom Malinowski joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the potential for a third political party.

Boy Scout Sexual Abuse Survivor Tells His Story

18m 2s

A new documentary investigates the Boy Scouts of America and some 82,000 claims of sexual abuse against the youth organization -- complete with firsthand accounts from survivors. Director Irene Taylor and former Boy Scout Stuart Lord join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss a century-long coverup.

Sen. Raphael Warnock on Jan. 6 and the GA Senate Race

18m 8s

January 6, 2021 was a day for America’s history books – but so was the day before, when Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff became the first Black and Jewish candidates in Georgia history to win seats in the U.S. Senate. Senator Warnock reflects on all that brought him to this moment in a new memoir, "A Way Out of No Way." He speaks with Michel Martin.

Fmr. RNC Spokesman on GOP’s Descent into Trumpism

18m 10s

As more is revealed about the inner workings of Trump’s White House, our next guest lifts the lid on the moral divisions within the Republican Party. In his new book, "Why We Did It," Tim Miller details his involvement with the GOP and how political staffers were able to justify the new brand of politics, as he explains to Walter Isaacson.

Is Asian-American Safety Backsliding?

18m 14s

Hate crime targeting Asian Americans is on the rise, and many are recalling the gruesome murder of Vincent Chin in 1980s Detroit. Helen Zia was on the front lines as an activist then and still leads the fight today. She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about Chin’s story and the current danger to her community.

"Stranger Things"' David Harbour on Fame and Mental Health

2m 39s

David Harbour plays the heroic police chief Jim Hopper in Netflix’s record-breaking smash hit series "Stranger Things." Even as the series is streamed to millions of homes worldwide, Harbour is starring in the play "Mad House" on the London stage. He speaks with Christiane about fame, mental health, and what’s next for him.

"The Pandemonium Prime Minister:" Boris Johnson Resigns

1m 42s

Boris Johnson’s term in office is one of the shortest in post-1900 British history. Whether he has sufficient legitimacy to stay on as caretaker prime minister remains in question. To assess Johnson's legacy and the historical parallels, historians Simon Schama and Catherine Haddon join the show.

7 Tips on How To Navigate Your Way Through a Recession

16m 20s

With record high inflation rates around the world and skyrocketing gas prices, the risk of a recession is on the minds of many. In a recent article for The Washington Post, financial columnist Michelle Singletary offered seven ways to prepare for a recession. She joins Michel Martin to explain.

Climate Change Could Result in "Mass Casualty"

17m

SCOTUS has voted to curb the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions. This comes amid a period of increasingly extreme weather around the world. More than 40 million Americans were under heat advisory last week. Kristie Ebi has been researching the health risks of climate change for decades, and she tells Hari Sreenivasan that death rates will increase unless response systems are improved.

Jamal Greene: "How Rights Went Wrong"

16m 47s

Having reversed Roe v. Wade and loosened gun laws in New York, the Supreme Court looks more like a political body than an independent judiciary, say experts like Jamal Greene. Greene, a Columbia law professor, is author of "How Rights Went Wrong." He speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the high stakes of America’s constitutional conflict.

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