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

New Congress “A Feud Between Two Very Extreme GOP Groups”

16m 28s

Just two years after the pro-Trump insurrection that shook American democracy to its core, Congress is finally getting down to business after a chaotic scramble to elect a speaker. For a look at the root cause of the events that unfolded in the House over the past week, Michel Martin talks with Susan Glasser, co-author of "The Divider: Trump in the White House."

Fmr. Pres. of the NAACP Ben Jealous on Reconciling America

17m 52s

Ben Jealous has worn many hats -- scholar, philanthropist, former president of the NAACP, and even a former Democratic nominee for governor of Maryland. Now, the New York Times bestselling author has a new memoir set for release tomorrow. To discuss this and his journey navigating life as a biracial man in America, Jealous speaks with Walter Isaacson.

Top 10 Global Political Risks in 2023

18m 12s

Putin’s war in Ukraine is not the only global political risk looming over 2023. A series of international challenges lie ahead as China u-turns on its zero-COVID policy amid continuing protests in Iran. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, tells Walter Isaacson what to expect on the world stage this year.

Racing to Photograph Glaciers Before They’re Gone

18m 8s

An unseasonably warm winter is shattering records in Europe, forcing many ski resorts to close.Temperatures in the new year are already several degrees higher than usual, and 2022 has been declared the hottest year on record by France, Spain, Ireland and the UK. Garrett Fisher is an ordinary man who has been flying around in a tiny plane, photographing rapidly disappearing glaciers.

The Complex Life of J. Edgar Hoover

18m 3s

J. Edgar Hoover held the FBI in an iron grip during nearly 50 years as its director. Once popular, Hoover left behind a troubling legacy. Yale historian Beverly Gage examines his dominance over the agency in a major new biography. She speaks with Michel Martin about the man, his career, and his lasting influence.

"Stolen Focus:" Are You Having Trouble Paying Attention?

17m 51s

How long can you focus on a thought – or anything – without being interrupted by your flashing phone? With a powerful distraction inches away, many people find their ability to focus has dwindled to a matter of minutes, according to our next guest. New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari explores the importance of attention and how it has been “stolen” in his latest book.

From Musk to Crypto to Meta, a Look at the Top Tech Stories

17m 31s

From Elon Musk’s Twitter to Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, many tech giants have recently laid of thousands of employees. Deputy editor of The Verge Alex Heath joins Hari Sreenivasan for a year-end conversation about 2022 in tech.

Senator Chris Murphy on “The Politics of Loneliness”

18m 11s

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, is pushing to reform America’s election laws to prevent another January 6th, and is also backing legislation to confront the epidemic of gun violence. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about why he believes more Republicans are now willing to cross the aisle to get things done.

Law Prof Discusses the Ethics of Involuntary Hospitalization

17m 35s

Professor Elyn Saks has dedicated her career to how people with mental illness are cared for, focusing on the important ethical issues surrounding their treatment. Saks speaks with Michel Martin about this, her own struggles with schizophrenia, and how best to help others.

Can Trump Run for President if Convicted of a Crime?

18m 6s

The decision by the January 6 committee to refer former President Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges is a dramatic and historic. In January, the GOP regains control of the House and several Congressional representatives will leave Congress. What happens next? Amy Davidson Sorkin, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins Michel Martin to discuss.

The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2022

17m 59s

2022 has been a year of groundbreaking science and technology. The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson details the most exciting developments in his recent article, from lifesaving vaccines to essay-writing A.I., and joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how our futures can benefit from them.

Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

18m 37s

Social media is one factor on a long list that may be contributing to a mental health crisis among teens. While rates of anxiety and depression in this age group continue to rise, New York Times reporter Matt Richtel has spent more than a year interviewing American adolescents and their families. Richtel talked to Michel Martin about his series, "The Inner Pandemic."

"Putin's World" Author Angela Stent on the War in Ukraine

13m 40s

Where do Russia and Vladimir Putin stand ten months into their invasion? Angela Stent is Senior Adviser to the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European studies. Previously she served as a U.S. National Intelligence Officer on Russia. She speaks to Walter Isaacson about what to expect from Putin's so-called "special military operation" ahead.

How Alex Jones Weaponized Sandy Hook

18m 9s

President Obama called it the single darkest day of his presidency. Ten years ago, 20 children and six teachers entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and never came out. But the tragedy didn't end there. Stories that the massacre was a fake were widely disseminated, causing inordinate pain to the families. Hari Sreenivisan spoke with Elizabeth Williamson about the disinformation campaign.

Judy Collins Discusses New Album "Spellbound"

17m 25s

At 83, Judy Collins is up for another Grammy award for her latest album, "Spellbound." It’s her first record made up entirely of all her own material. From working with Leonard Cohen to singing for President Kennedy, she tells Walter Isaacson about the personal and musical journey that got her to this moment.

Inside America’s Medicine Supply Shortage

17m 44s

Almost three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. healthcare system is still struggling with shortages of medicine and supplies. Dr. Mahshid Abir is an emergency physician and senior policy researcher at the RAND corporation. She tells Hari Sreenivasan what is behind this crisis and what might be done to address it.

Moore v. Harper Could Have “Devastating” Consequences

17m 36s

The pending Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper centers on North Carolina's congressional map -- and the authority of state legislatures to control it. "Unrigged" author and election reform expert David Daley says that the case could have consequences far beyond one state. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

What a Power Station Attack Says About Our National Security

17m 6s

As Russia continues its attacks on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, the U.S. was reminded of its own vulnerabilities this week when attacks on North Carolina's power grid left over 40,000 customers in the dark. The FBI are investigating. Juliette Kayyem is a national security expert and author of "The Devil Never Sleeps." Kayyam speaks about the significance of this attack.

Nobel Winner Maria Ressa on How to Stand Up to a Dictator

17m 41s

Journalist and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa is a fearless defender of freedom, exposing corruption and abuse of power in the Philippines. Ressa joins Michel Martin to discuss her new book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" and to offer tactics for fighting authoritarianism.

Lynsey Addario on Risking Her Life to Photograph Ukraine

17m 52s

Ukraine is suffering grievously under relentless missile strikes across the country. Russia is still shelling the city of Kherson, which was liberated last month, and authorities say one person was killed over the weekend. New York Times photojournalist Lynsey Addario has just been on the ground in Kherson, documenting the aftermath of Russia's withdrawal.

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