Selma van de Perre was just a teenager when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. She became a resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor. Now, at nearly 99 years old, she is releasing a memoir, “My Name Is Selma”, and joined Christiane to share her incredible tale of survival.

From the unique vision of artist Maya Lin comes her latest project, a sprawling collection of dead trees in New York’s Madison Square Park. At the age of 21, Lin famously won a national competition to design the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her recent work shows a strong environmental interest, and she joins the show from her New York studio to discuss.

This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders, who fought to desegregate the South. At 18, Charles Person became the group's youngest member, traveling from Washington to New Orleans in 1961. In his new memoir, “Buses Are a Comin,’” he details the bravery of these men and women who were instrumental in the battle for civil rights. Michel Martin speaks with Person about his experience.

A new study on the January 6 Capitol insurrection finds that of the nearly 400 rioters arrested or charged, 93% are white and 86% are male. Professor Robert A. Pape explains why the majority of attackers were White men.

24 people have died after eight days of protest in Columbia over tax increases. Though the government says they does not condone violence, protestors have not let up after studies found over 40% of Columbians are living in poverty.

Distinguished Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Moisés Naím explains the relationship between neighboring countries, Columbia and Venezuela, and what it means when one country is in domestic peril.

Former President Trump repeatedly claimed that no one could have seen the pandemic coming. But with COVID-19 cases dwindling more than a year later, was the pandemic avoidable had Americans heeded the early signs? Author Michael Lewis discuss this and celebrates the unsung heroes of the pandemic in his new book, "The Premonition."

Barkha Dutt joins the show.

Nalendi Pandor joins the show.

Kara Swisher joins the show.

Cindy McCain joins the show.

Before Anthony Bourdain died, had discussed writing a book with the woman he called his lieutenant and friend, Laurie Woolver, and in the wake of his death it was up to her to make that book a reality. She joins the show to talk about the project, and writing through grief.

John Brennan, former CIA Director joins the show to talk about the biggest threat to American democracy.

Brian Castrucci and Frank Luntz join the show to discuss the ease of vaccines in America and why Rupublicans are still hesitant to take them.

Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author and host of the podcast “Revisionist History,” is once again diving into the unexplored sides of the stories we thought we knew. His latest book investigates new details about the bombing of Tokyo in World War II, and–-as Gladwell explains to Walter Isaacson--wrestles with the tech innovations and moral conundrums of that time.

G7 foreign ministers gathered today in the UK. This will be President Biden’s first trip abroad since his inauguration. High on the agenda at this week's meeting is disinformation, especially that which thrives on social media – a topic of particular concern to Senator Amy Klobuchar. She joins the show to discuss the importance of digital oversight and her new book “Antitrust."

On this World Press Freedom Day, Christiane speaks with Indian journalist Rana Ayyub. According to the Network of Women in Media, 175 journalists and media workers in India have died from COVID since the pandemic began. Also joining the discussion is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former director of Voice of America Amanda Bennett.

There are few more recognizable educators and orators than Cornel West – a philosopher, scholar, and civil rights activist whose searing speeches have educated and inspired many. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about why classics must remain in the curriculum; Biden’s first 100 days; and the legacy of West's mother, the late Irene B. West.

Today, India reported a record 380,000 new COVID infections. Gravediggers and crematories are overwhelmed by the volume, and the Indian government is facing heavy criticism for prematurely declaring victory over COVID and allowing political rallies to take place. To assess what went wrong and what help is needed, Christiane speaks with the national spokesman for Modi’s ruling party, the BJP.

To discuss the first 100 days of Biden’s presidency and the future of America’s relations with China, Christiane speaks with Todd Young, Republican senator from Indiana.