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 on Donald Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial

16m 20s

Donald Trump was back in court today. This time, as the former president answers for his business dealings in New York, his empire could be at stake. The self-described property mogul has already been found liable for “persistent and repeated” fraud in this civil trial. David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning economics reporter. He joins the show to discuss what this means.

Biden Adm. to Train 20,000 in Skills to Fight Climate Change

17m 56s

Ali Zaidi is the national climate advisor for the White House, and his job couldn’t be more important right now. The year has so far seen 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, according to the U.S. government. Zaidi joins Michel Martin to talk about turning the climate crisis into opportunity.

How a Prison Marathon Changes Lives

17m 28s

In her new documentary, Christine Yoo explores a chance for inmates in the beleaguered U.S. prison system to be defined by more than just their crimes. The film, "26.2 to Life," goes behind barbed wire to capture the running club of the infamous San Quentin Prison. Yoo joins the show alongside a member of the running club, Markelle Taylor.

Top Evangelical Leader: “We’ve Lost Our Credibility"

17m 23s

Russell Moore is the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today. In his new book he explores democracy, cynicism, and the state of the evangelical church. Moore joins Michel Martin to discuss the challenges of religious identity and his hopes for future expressions of Christianity in America and beyond.

Why The Migrant Crisis Has Sent NYC to its Breaking Point

18m 16s

Unauthorized crossings into the U.S. have hit levels not seen since last spring. Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the humanitarian and political crisis the country is facing as a result of the influx.

Will Big Tech End Privacy As We Know It?

18m 9s

Clearview AI claims to be able to identify anyone with 99% accuracy, based on just one photo of their face. The controversial software first came to the attention of New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill back in 2019. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss her new book, "Your Face Belongs to Us," a deep dive into her reporting of the company and the dangers of this new technology.

The Untold Story of NASA’s First Class of Female Astronauts

17m 36s

Journalist Loren Grush explores the story of America’s first female astronauts in her new book "The Six." The author speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the discrimination faced by these trailblazing women — and the legacy they left.

The Case That Will Determine the Future of Tech

17m 34s

A historic federal antitrust trial is taking place in which Google is accused of unlawfully monopolizing online search and search ads. The trial has the potential to pave the way for innovation and development in the tech sector. Tim Wu joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain the case against Google, its potential impact and how the future of AI might hold complications for big tech leaders.

Qatari Prime Minister on Mediating U.S.-Iran Prisoner Deal

5m 53s

Qatar was instrumental in mediating this week's U.S.-Iran prisoner deal. In an exclusive interview, the country’s prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, tells Christiane why he believes this could be a diplomatic breakthrough to “lead to a better environment.”

FDR’s Financial Market Reforms Are on the Ballot in 2024

18m 32s

We take a look back at 1930s America and the extraordinary story of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal -- a plan to end the economic damages of the Great Depression. This is the focus of the new book, "Taming the Street: The Old Guard, the New Deal and FDR’s Fight to Regulate American Capitalism."

Why is a Fund Set Up to Eradicate HIV Under GOP Scrutiny?

17m 4s

Some 20 years ago, then-president Bush introduced the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The foreign aid plan, which saved 25 million lives, is now under threat. PEPFAR funding expires at month's end, and House Republicans are using abortion politics to oppose the program's renewal. HIV and AIDS scholar Steven Thrasher, joins the show to discuss the global impact of PEPFAR.

Environmentalists Are Becoming "a Figure of Hatred" in EU

17m 55s

In Europe, the far right is advancing and is in fact becoming part of the political mainstream. Extremist parties are gaining support and forming coalitions with national governments. Catherine Fieschi is director of policy and strategic outreach at Open Society Foundations, focusing on Europe and Central Asia. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss this phenomenon in European politics.

Walter Isaacson on the "Demons and Drives" of Elon Musk

5m 43s

Elon Musk, the world’s richest individual, is a divisive figure: a villain to some, a genius to others. He is at the forefront of electric cars, space travel, social media, and now artificial intelligence. Our colleague Walter Isaacson spent two years shadowing Musk. The end result, a 670-page biography, is making waves, as Walter and Christiane discussed when they sat down together in New York.

Is America’s Gerontocracy a Problem?

18m 28s

Age has become an issue for the 2024 election -- not just for presidential candidates, but also in Congress. Sen. Mitt Romney, 76, announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2024. He strongly urged President Biden and former President Trump also to step aside . Susan Glasser’s latest article for the New Yorker is called "The Twilight of Mitch McConnell and the Spectre of 2024."

How Jimmy Carter Changed the Conversation On Hospice Care

18m 17s

Earlier this year, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter announced he would enter hospice care. Many took this to mean he was on the verge of death. Yet Carter is now weeks away from celebrating his 99th birthday. Dr. Daniela Lamas, a critical care physician, tells Michel Martin why she’s grateful to Carter for dispelling the idea that hospice automatically means death.

Why Are Americans Losing Faith in the Value of College?

17m 6s

Americans appear to be losing faith in the value of higher education. Many are finding that the benefits of college are outweighed by the staggering costs. Since 2016, the number of students heading straight to college from high school has dropped 10%. Author Paul Tough recently investigated this trend and joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his conclusions.

Author on Redefining Our Understanding of “The West"

17m 26s

The historical traditions and politics of the Western world have been shaped by what we know of our Greek and Roman origins. But historian Naoíse Mac Sweeney says the traditional "From Plato to NATO" understanding is misleading. Mac Sweeney joins the program to talk about her new book “The West.”

“Colleges Spend Like There’s No Tomorrow” — But On What?

17m 47s

In the US, public universities are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a day and getting students to foot the bill. College costs have soared past the inflation rate, while the nation’s student loan debt is over $1.7 trillion. Melissa Korn, higher education reporter at the Wall Street Journal, investigated the spending of 50 flagship universities. She joins the show to discuss her findings.

Kim Jong Un’s Sister: “Most Dangerous Woman in the World"

17m 37s

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia may be turning to North Korea for armament. Leader Kim Jong Un is expected soon to meet with Putin in Russia. Our next guest examines the Kim dynasty and what the future may hold for the hermit kingdom. Tapped to succeed her brother, Kim Yo Jong has quickly become the most powerful woman in the nation. In his new book, Sung-Yoon Lee traces her rapid rise.

"The Last Politician:" Inside Biden's White House

5m 35s

Franklin Foer’s "The Last Politician" recounts Biden’s first two years in office, from the inauguration to the sweeping domestic legislation, the Afghanistan debacle and the administration’s stalwart support of Ukraine. The author joins Christiane from New York.

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