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

Journalist Ilana Dayan on Sentiments in Israel

5m 19s

Israel is mounting limited ground raids into Gaza, to prepare for what it calls “the coming stages of the war” and to search for hostages. Meanwhile, the civilian toll grows dramatically. Ilana Dayan is one of the Israel’s best-known journalists and joins Christiane from Jerusalem.

Lessons From Lincoln With Steve Inskeep

17m 34s

When it comes to dysfunctional politics standing in the way of progress, Steve Inskeep says lessons can be learned from looking back. He explains in his new book, "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America", which he discusses with Michel Martin.

Mideast Crisis Igniting a War of Words on College Campuses

16m 19s

The terror attack on Israel, and Israel’s counteroffensive in Gaza, have sparked protests from Iran to Canada. The strife is also spilling out onto U.S. college campuses, as tension arises between supporters of Israel and Palestine. Jack Stripling is an investigative reporter covering higher education at The Washington Post. He joins Hari Sreenivasan with the story.

“Violence Is Bred by Occupation:” Historian Rashid Khalidi

17m 51s

In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi raises his concerns over U.S. policy and what America’s unwavering support for Israel means for peace efforts in the region. He talks to Michel Martin about the ramifications of this policy decision, which could go on for many more years.

Jordan's Ex-FM on Regional Response to Gaza Hospital Blast

4m 20s

President Biden left Israel and the region after a scheduled summit with Arab leaders fell through. Protests have taken place across the Middle East in response to a hit on a Gaza hospital. Jordan’s former foreign minister, Marwan Muasher, has been involved in peace negotiations for many years. He joins Christiane to discuss the regional reaction and response.

Egyptian Foreign Minister On Difficulty Getting Aid to Gaza

5m 43s

At least 3,000 people have been killed in Gaza since airstrikes began. Immediate concerns center on trying to get life's basic necessities to the people who are currently under Israeli siege. The only way into Gaza right now is through Rafah, which is at the border between Gaza and Egypt, but the crossing remains closed. Christiane speaks with Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry.

Human Rights Watch on Civilians in the Crossfire

14m 18s

With so much of the focus on the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – mass casualties, population displacement and destruction – Gaza authorities say it's "unlike anything they have seen in previous aggressions." Human Rights Watch Program Director Sari Bashi joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the increasingly grave situation on the ground in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian Politician on the Drastic Situation in Gaza

5m 20s

Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh warns against a new “Nakba” in Gaza – a reference to the mass migration of almost one million Palestinians following the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative, a political party in the occupied West Bank joins to discuss.

Writer: The Greatest Geopolitical Crisis Is Arguably in DC

17m 48s

The U.S. House of Representatives remains Speaker-less. Representative Jim Jordan is rallying support for his bid to fill the position after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted. But getting the votes is proving to be a challenge. What does this paralysis mean for the Republican Party, and how is the conflict affecting critical aid for Israel? New Yorker writer Susan Glasser joins to discuss.

Amb Ross: Israel's "Excruciating Dilemmas" In Fighting Hamas

17m 59s

It’s been 30 years since Pres. Bill Clinton presided over the Oslo Accords, which raised hopes for peace in the Middle East, and amb. Dennis Ross played a key role in negotiating the agreements. He joins Michel Martin to reflect on why the promise of Israeli-Palestinian peace remains unfulfilled, and what must be done to reimagine a better future for the region.

Hillary Clinton on the Dangers of Dysfunction to Democracy

5m 35s

War between Israel and Hamas is ramping up the pressure on the House to elect a new Speaker. With Steve Scalise no longer in the race, attention is now turning towards Jim Jordan. But Jordan is also lacking unified GOP support. Shortly after McCarthy's historic ouster last week, Christiane spoke with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton about the dangers of dysfunction to American democracy.

How to Navigate Humanitarian Crises In War

17m 52s

Dr. Rajiv Shah has worked extensively in emergency relief, having led U.S.A.I.D. responses across the world. His new book "Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens" takes on some of the toughest and most persistent challenges of our time. The author joins Hari Sreenivasen to discuss how decision makers can learn from conflict and implement change.

British-Palestinian Surgeon on Treating the Wounded in Gaza

5m 46s

Israel’s siege is blocking food, water and medicines from reaching Gaza, and the U.N. warns the population is being placed at imminent risk. British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah, who left London for Gaza on Sunday, joins the show.

Israeli PM Adviser on Hostages Taken by Hamas

5m 12s

As Israel gears up to avenge its dead, the big question on many minds is: What next? Gaza is expected to pay a heavy price for Hamas’ actions. Desperation there is growing: There is no electricity, food and water coming in, and Israel’s energy minister says the siege will remain in place until Israeli hostages are returned. Netanyahu’s senior adviser Mark Regev joins the program to discuss.

Survivor of Hamas Attack on Israeli Festival Tells His Story

6m 9s

The infamous assault on an outdoor music festival killed at least 260 attendees. Many are still missing. Survivor Sahar Ben-Sela spoke to Christiane from a hospital in Tel Aviv.

Palestinian Poet On Life in Gaza Amid Israel’s Retaliation

5m 6s

With Gaza’s main electrical plant shut down the Ministry of Health is saying hospitals on generators will run out of fuel by Thursday. More than 1,100 have been killed in Israeli retaliatory airstrikes, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The number includes 4 medics whose ambulance was reportedly bombed. Christiane speaks with a resident of Gaza about what is happening on the ground.

Fmr. Israeli PM: "Hamas [Must] Suffer the Proper Blow"

5m 27s

Ehud Barak was Israel’s prime minister from 1999 to 2001. Before that he was Israel’s defense minister for nearly six years, first under Ehud Olmert and then for four years under Benjamin Netanyahu. Barak tells Christiane why the Hamas attack was “the most severe blow” in Israel’s “entire existence.”

Israeli Hostages to Family: "This is a Holocaust"

4m 37s

Israel’s U.N. ambassador says the number of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza is estimated at up to 150. Abbey Onn, an American Israeli living in Jerusalem, reports that five members of her family -- three of them children -- were kidnapped. She tells Christiane that right before they lost contact, they sent a final message: "This is a holocaust and we are afraid we won’t live.”

How Conflicts Like the Israel-Hamas War Escalate Hate Speech

18m 15s

Imran Ahmed, the CEO of the CCDH, explains how misinformation about Israel’s war with Hamas is being amplified by social media, which is fueling hate speech on both sides. Ahmed tells Hari Sreenivasan why platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are facing a "tipping point,” and accuses its owner Elon Musk of trying to silence his organization under the guise of free speech.

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