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

“Uniquely Stupid:” Dissecting the Past Decade in America

17m 55s

In the decade since Facebook went public, social media platforms have transformed American society. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about what went wrong and how social media could become less corrosive.

Expert Challenges Mass Shooter Myth: They Don’t Just Snap

18m 3s

Journalist Mark Follman has spent the past decade researching gun violence in America. His new book "Trigger Points" details how leaders could go beyond thoughts and prayers and actually address the problem. He speaks with Michel Martin as Brooklyn recovers from this week’s subway shooting.

Nuremberg Prosecutor "Heartbroken" Over Ukraine

2m 25s

Benjamin Ferencz is the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, winning convictions against 22 Nazi defendants in 1947. Christiane speaks with him about his experience, and his thoughts about the war in Ukraine. It’s clear that in his 103rd year, Ferencz has not given up on his fight for justice -- or his faith in peace.

Anti-Corruption Expert: The West is Enabling Autocracies

18m 9s

Western democracies are rethinking their reliance on Putin's natural resources -- especially energy -- in light of Russia's unprovoked war. Expert Frank Vogl says that where international financial corruption is concerned, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. He walks Michel Martin through the urgent need for radical reform of global financial systems.

Inside Zelensky's War Room With Zanny Minton Beddoes

17m 49s

In Estonia today, the Ukrainian President delivered his 26th address to a foreign government since the war began. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, recently met with Zelensky to discuss the world's response to Putin's war. Now back from Kyiv, she speaks with Walter Isaacson.

Does the U.S. Have the Political Will to Sustain Sanctions?

1m 53s

Inflation is sending Americans reeling, and the situation is exacerbated by elevated energy prices because of the war in Ukraine. Biden is attributing economic hardship directly to the war, calling it the "Putin price hike." Sanctions leveled by the West are fueling inflation in the United States, where it has reached levels not seen since 1981. Will the West be able to keep up its tough stance?

Ukrainian First Lady: "Don't Get Used To Our Grief"

2m 24s

Christiane could not meet in person with Ukraine's First Lady for reasons of security. The responses of Olena Zelenska to a series of questions are voiced by a narrator in this exclusive conversation.

NATO Deputy Commander: Ukraine Has "Window of Opportunity"

2m 47s

Vladimir Putin, claiming Russia "has no choice," is preparing a brutal invasion of eastern Ukraine. As Ukraine's defenders brace for assault, the adequacy of their equipment and armaments is in doubt. Former NATO deputy commander General Sir Richard Shirreff shares his battlefield insight.

Russia’s Grip on Oil is Dwindling, Says Daniel Yergin

16m 32s

As the West continues to levy economic sanctions on Russia, President Zelensky has renewed calls for an embargo on Russian oil. Daniel Yergin, author of "The New Map," is a leading authority on energy and the global economy. He joins Walter Isaacson to analyze how this war has impacted reliance on Russian energy.

The U.S. Is Staring Down Its First “So What?” COVID-19 Wave

17m 54s

Many residents of Shanghai are starving. The city is fighting a rise in COVID-19 cases with one of the world's harshest lockdowns, leaving its people to face critical shortages of food and medicine. In contrast, Katherine Wu, staff writer for The Atlantic, believes the U.S. is staring down its first “So what?” wave of the pandemic. She speaks on the dangers of ignoring the warning signs.

Yale Prof.: No Accountability for Jan. 6th Emboldened Putin

18m 14s

Illiberal democracy has gained a solid foothold in much of Europe. Jason Stanley examines Putin’s brand of this ideology in his latest piece for Tablet Magazine. He speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about modern iterations of fascism and how they target the West’s vulnerabilities. This interview is part of Exploring Hate, our ongoing series on antisemitism, racism, and extremism.

Russia Suspended From U.N. Human Rights Council

2m 54s

The U.N. General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from its human rights council after the world saw the horrific scenes in Bucha. While covering the conflict in Ukraine, Christiane has observed painful comparisons with the Bosnian war. Indeed, 30 years ago this week was the beginning of the siege of Sarajevo. Dunja Mijatović, was herself born in Sarajevo. She joins the show to discuss.

Armed With Cellphones, Ukrainian Civilians Fight Russia

17m 56s

Ukrainians are holding off Russian forces not just on the ground, but also online. Government officials and a citizen IT army are transforming the digital landscape, adapting everyday technology into wartime survival tools. Investigative journalist Vera Bergengruen joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the country’s virtual strategy -- and success.

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Discusses Potential War Crimes

2m 19s

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General refers to the towns of Borodianka and Bucha as part of a “tortured region from hell.” Her office is investigating almost 5,000 alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces, and she joins Christiane in Kyiv.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Russia's Human Rights Abuses

2m 17s

President Zelensky addressed the U.N. Security Council yesterday, detailing Russian atrocities against his people. The U.S. is now moving to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council. Christiane speaks with the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. about this move and other, broader efforts to isolate Russia.

Gen. John Allen's Analysis of the Ukraine War

2m 49s

Military observers say they expect to see a new Russian push in eastern and southern Ukraine. U.S. officials believe Russian forces have withdrawn from the area around Kyiv, but NATO officials warn that Vladimir Putin has his sights set on the city in the longer term. General John Allen (Ret.) commanded NATO international security forces in Afghanistan and joins the show to discuss.

Summers on Sanctions: “The West Has Cowered and Dithered"

14m 29s

Amid inflation, the war in Ukraine, and a lingering pandemic, economists are warning of an impending recession. To explain, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers speaks with Walter Isaacson about the global economy and where matters might go from here.

Lithuanian PM: Russia Has "Overbeaten Goebbels By Far"

2m 28s

The European Union, responding to reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine, is proposing a ban on Russian coal imports. But Lithuania has already gone a step further. Last weekend Lithuania became the first EU member state to pull the plug on Russian gas imports. Christiane speaks with the country’s prime minister.

Will Hurd on the Threat of Kremlin Cyber Attacks

18m 17s

Support for Ukraine continues to be a unifying issue in an otherwise politically divided America. Will Hurd, former Republican congressman for Texas and CIA officer, has first-hand knowledge of this division. He examines the state of American politics in his new book "American Reboot." Hurd speaks with Walter Isaacson about what the U.S. should do next.

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