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

Authors of Banned Books: It’s About Insecurity of Parents

18m 6s

We’ve followed the recent rise in book bannings by school boards supposedly protecting kids from being uncomfortable. Yet discomfort can be an avenue to growth. Michel Martin discusses the issue with award-winning authors Jason Reynolds and Kiese Laymon, both of whose books have been banned or challenged by school boards around the country.

EXCLUSIVE: Pres. Zelensky Discusses Sanctions on Russia

3m 1s

The Western diplomatic machine is now in motion to avert an attack on Ukraine by Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave the keynote address at this year’s Munich Security Conference, saying his country is now the last buffer between Western democracies and a dictatorship. As he appealed for support, Christiane spoke with Zelensky onstage in an exclusive conversation.

Mark Cuban Talks New Price-Slashing Pharma Company and NFTs

16m 32s

Standard prescription drugs in the U.S. remain too costly for many. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is attempting to bring down prices and disrupt America’s multibillion dollar pharmaceutical industry with the launch of his own company. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how this can be achieved.

Jeremy Peters on His New Book "Insurgency"

17m 56s

If Donald Trump tries to mount a comeback in 2024, the divided state of the GOP will loom large. New York Times correspondent Jeremy Peters explores this phenomenon in his new book, "Insurgency: How Republicans Lost Their Party and Got Everything They Ever Wanted." He joins Michel Martin to discuss.

Denmark’s “Live With It” COVID-19 Approach

16m 13s

Denmark has become the first country in the European Union to lift all pandemic restrictions. Michael Bang Petersen advises the Danish Government on COVID-19 policy. He tells Walter Isaacson how they reached their decision.

Kay Bailey Hutchison on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

16m 4s

NATO membership has become a focal point in tensions between Russia and the West. Kay Bailey Hutchison served as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO during the Trump administration. She analyzes the situation with Walter Isaacson.

Dallas Manages a Decrease in Violent Crime

17m 38s

The United States is experiencing a significant rise in violent crime. Twelve major cities racked up record-breaking annual homicide rates last year. But Dallas managed a 13 percent decrease. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joins Michel Martin to discuss.

The Uyghur Suffer Genocide as the World Watches the Olympics

16m 22s

China is under intense global scrutiny for its treatment of the Muslim Uyghur population, actions the U.S. State Department labels a genocide. For human rights attorney and Uyghur advocate Rayhan Asat, China’s abuses are personal. She says her brother was forcibly disappeared by the government and subjected to indefinite solitary confinement. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to share his story.

Could an Insurrectionist Be Your New Congressperson?

16m 12s

More than a year has passed since the January 6 Capitol riot, and the question of accountability for the instigators remains unresolved. Some lawyers are resorting to a 14th Amendment clause that bans insurrectionists from holding office. The voting rights organization Public Wise has launched an online database identifying those who supported the insurrection.

“Educated” Author: College Is Unaffordable and Unimaginable

18m 18s

Many aspiring college students in the U.S. are thwarted by the astronomical cost of a degree. New York Times bestselling author Tara Westover shares her shocking childhood and early experience with poverty in her memoir "Educated.". She didn’t set foot inside a classroom until she was 17, and though she is now successful, she says she is not a poster child for the American dream.

Plato, Aristotle and Socrates Can Save Us From Culture Wars

14m 54s

This journalist views our ongoing national conversation about race through Plato’s eyes. The Atlantic's Thomas Chatterton Williams examines the complex relationship between the classics and identity politics, and he speaks with Walter Isaacson about racism, education, and cancel culture.

Race in the U.S.: Is the South More Racist Than the North?

17m

Award-winning author Imani Perry's latest book "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation" explores the divide between the Northern and Southern states. She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss how the book can help us work through the tensions of today.

“Maus” Author: TN School Board Wants a "Gentler Holocaust"

18m 18s

A wave of book-banning is washing over America, and Art Spiegelman is its latest target. His acclaimed graphic novel about the Holocaust, "Maus," was recently banned by a TN school board. The reason cited by the board is content that includes nudity, profanity and violence -- this in reference to a book about a concentration camp. Spiegelman discusses what this trend could mean for U.S. democracy.

Why Alexander Vindman Is Suing Donald Trump Jr. and Giuliani

18m

Lieutenant colonel Alexander Vindman was a key witness in former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now he is suing several of Trump’s closest allies, including his eldest son. Vindman tells Michel Martin about intimidation and retaliation attempts that were directed at him for testifying.

The Emotional Reunion of Afghan Interpreter and American Vet

18m 7s

As thousands scrambled for safety during the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, interpreter Abdul Qader Zaman, who had worked closely with the Americans, was safely evacuated thanks to a friendship forged in battle with retired U.S. Master Sergeant Terry Best. Hari Sreenivasan was there the moment they reunited for the first time in a decade.

Should Educators Push You to Vaccinate Your Children?

16m 38s

As Pfizer prepares to seek U.S. authorization for use of its vaccine on children 6 months to 5 years old, hesitancy amongst parents still poses a problem. In the U.S. just 28% of 5- to 11-year-olds have received one dose. Garrison Elementary School in Washington, D.C. has become a standard-bearer, with 80% of its students receiving their first shot. Principal Brigham Kiplinger joins to discuss.

U.S.-Mexico Border: Unmarked Graves and Thousands Missing

16m 38s

The new documentary "Missing in Brooks County" exposes an unfolding tragedy on the U.S.-Mexico border. The film focuses on a Texas town where thousands of migrants are missing, presumed dead. Award-winning director Jeff Bemiss and activist Eddie Canales join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis.

Meryl Streep and Adam McKay Talk "Don't Look Up"

2m 11s

The new film "Don’t Look Up" follows two scientists begging the powers that be to take action to avoid a world-ending disaster – only for their please to fall on deaf ears. Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep occupies the Oval Office as President Orlean. She joins Christiane alongside director Adam McKay.

Why GOP Gov. Sununu Won’t Run for the U.S. Senate

18m

President Biden continues to try and navitagte the political gridlock in Washington – and the Republican Governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu says he doesn’t want to contribute to the paralysis over policy. He believes most Senate Republicans intend to do nothing but block the Democrats’ agenda, and he speaks with Walter Isaacson to lay out why he will not be running for U.S. Senate this year.

W. Kamau Bell on "We Need to Talk About Cosby"

2m 53s

Bill Cosby had an enormous impact on American and Black culture, and in public he was seen as a moral exemplar. But accusations by more than 60 women of drugging and sexual assault painted a different picture, of a prolific predator who finally ended up in court. Cosby continues to deny the accusations. W. Kamau Bell joins Christiane to discuss his new series "We Need to Talk About Cosby."

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