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

Mortality From Climate Change 15x Higher In Developing World

18m 19s

The European Space Agency is predicting this year will see some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded. A new report shows last year’s European heat wave caused nearly 62,000 deaths. Dr. Hoesung Lee chairs the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the U.N. body tasked with advancing scientific knowledge on the climate crisis. Lee joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss these startling figures.

Govt Communication With Social Media Is Not Censorship

18m 17s

Back in 2022 Nina Jankowicz was briefly the face of the U.S. effort to tackle disinformation -- before the Disinformation Governance Board was dissolved amid a storm of right-wing outrage accusing the Board of censoring conservative speech. Jankowicz talks to Michel Martin about becoming a target of conspiracy campaigns.

Billionaire Budgets: Inside the Luxury Wedding Industry

17m 29s

Weddings are milestone events that leave couples with their hearts full but their wallets light. The average American wedding runs up $30,000 in costs. In her recent article "The Fake Poor Bride," award-winning author Xochitl Gonzalez reveals the world behind the lucrative wedding industry.

War Reporter on Navigating the Battlefield and the Newsroom

18m 9s

Award-winning correspondent Jane Ferguson has covered countless global crises and conflicts -- from the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to the famine in Sudan. In her new book, "No Ordinary Assignment," she writes about navigating war zones while keeping faith in the value of her work. Ferguson joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the reality of being a female war reporter.

Meet The Man Who Kept Our Nation’s Secrets for 50 Years

17m 54s

A retired CIA officer and former undersecretary of defense for intelligence, Michael Vickers has spent his life guarding America’s secrets. Now, he’s written a memoir going behind the scenes of some of the most significant covert operations of the 20th century. Vickers joins Walter Isaacson to discuss his life in government service.

“The Talk:” Graphic Memoir on Growing Up Black in America

17m 30s

The unique challenges that face Black parents across America include preparing their children to recognize the ever-present dangers inherent in racially discriminatory policing, which is still a widespread phenomenon. Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Darrin Bell has drawn a graphic memoir about how “the talk” impacted his life, and he is joining Michel Martin to share his story.

Graham Nash on David Crosby, Joni Mitchell and His New Album

17m 17s

Legendary singer Graham Nash has returned to the studio. Once part of the Woodstock-era supergroup "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young," he helped define a generation with hits like "Our House." "Now" is Nash’s first new album in seven years. Walter Isaacson reflects on the singer's outstanding career.

Report: Persecuted LGBTQ+ Seeking Help Reaches Record High

18m 8s

LGBTQ+ rights are under attack around the world. From America to Europe to Africa, new laws have been introduced that threaten the safety of members of that community. Kimahli Powell is CEO of Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the increasing risks facing the community.

Dexter Filkins on the Front Lines of the Immigration Crisis

17m 53s

The U.S. Supreme Court has revived a key Biden immigration policy, handing the president a major victory. The Court's ruling allows the administration to prioritize which undocumented immigrants to deport. Journalist Dexter Filkins wrote about America’s perennial immigration crisis in his latest story, “Biden’s Dilemma at the Border.” Filkins joined Walter Isaacson to discuss what he witnessed.

Obama Foundation Leaders: A New Generation Pursues Democracy

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Three Obama Foundation leaders join Christiane and the former president to discuss ways in which an emerging generation can help to support democracy at this crucial time. These Obama Foundation graduates offer their perspective on strengthening democracy by forging strategies for climate amelioration, the AI upheaval, and women's empowerment.

Will Democracy Win? Barack Obama with Christiane Amanpour

5m 20s

Christiane Amanpour sits down with former U.S. president Barack Obama. Six years since the end of his term, there is compelling evidence worldwide that democracy is wavering. The former president is raising the alarm and celebrating the next generation of democratic leaders. In an exclusive conversation with Barack Obama Christiane asks the question: Will democracy claw its way back?

Dr. Peter Attia: This Is What You Need to Do to Live Longer

17m 59s

Peter Attia says he has the secret for living a long, healthy and happy life. In his new book, he lays out a how-to guide for longevity, focusing not on treatment but on preventative measures. Attia joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the best habits for a healthier life.

Tori Bowie, Weathering & the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis

18m 7s

Last month, Olympic gold medallist Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications when she was eight months pregnant. Journalism professor Linda Villarosa investigates the relationship between race and health in her latest book "Under the Skin." She joins Michel Martin to discuss the maternal mortality crisis facing Black women.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America

17m 18s

Matika Wilbur has spent a decade documenting Indigenous culture for her new book "Project 562." She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss social and political issues that are affecting Native American life.

Rachel Louise Snyder on Loss and Domestic Violence

17m 36s

Award-winning author and journalism professor Rachel Louise Snyder has reported extensively on domestic violence. She is now sharing her own painful story, chronicling the lessons of her dark past in a new memoir. Snyder joins Michel Martin to explore her life story.

Completing America's Story: How Native Americans Shaped U.S.

16m 20s

The Supreme Court has decided to uphold key provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, giving preference for adoption of Native American children to their tribes and families. The law was passed 45 years ago to protect tribal sovereignty. In a new book, historian Ned Blackhawk recasts the story of America to include Native history and explains why it is essential to understanding modern America.

"We Dare to Dream:" The Story of the Olympic Refugee Team

17m 5s

Dozens of refugees died when their boat sank off the coast of Greece this week, a horrific reminder of the dangers and challenges so many people face in their search for safety. Now a new documentary, "We Dare to Dream," aims to be a beacon of hope. Oscar-nominated director Waad Al-Kateab and AirBnB founder Joe Gebbia join the show to discuss.

Brooke Shields on the Transactional Nature of Beauty

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Brooke Shields is one of the most recognizable faces of our time. Sexualized in movies and commercials as a child star, Shields is now opening up about her life in the new documentary "Pretty Baby." Shields speaks with Christiane about the film, standards of beauty, and her hopes for her own daughters.

Lesson Learned: Mississippi’s Success in Public Education

18m 8s

Mississippi has a long track record of educational failure. But a major reform initiative now has kids showing significant progress in school. New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Kymyona Burk who helped implement reform when she was head of teaching and learning in Jackson’s public school district tell Michel Martin how Mississippi's approach can work for children all around the world.

Secretary Elaine Chao on the Fears of Asian Americans

17m 37s

Elaine Chao previously worked in Trump’s cabinet but resigned after the Jan. 6 insurrection, saying it left her "deeply troubled…in a way I simply cannot set aside." Chao was transportation secretary under the former president, whom she called out for anti-Asian rhetoric when he used a derisive name and suggested she had ties to the Chinese government. She discusses with Walter Isaacson.

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