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

At Least 173 Election Deniers Likely to Win Key Races

16m 46s

Voting is already in progress for the midterm elections. Inflation, abortion rights and the integrity of the electoral process are among the issues to be decided. Nearly 300 candidates who deny the results of the 2020 elections will be running for office and affecting the future of American democracy. Reporter Astead Herndon joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the crucial run-up to these midterms.

Jann Wenner’s Rolling Stone: Jagger, Dylan, Leibovitz & More

18m 8s

Jann Wenner, founder of "Rolling Stone" magazine, defined a generation of artists. Wenner was instrumental in the careers of figures like photographer Annie Leibovitz and writer Tom Wolfe. Wenner details his own life in a new autobiography that’s already a New York Times bestseller. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about rock and roll -- and his iconic magazine.

Wendell Pierce is Broadway’s First Black Willy Loman

17m 55s

Actor Wendell Pierce is taking on a timeless American classic, starring as Willy Loman in a Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman," with the first-ever Black Loman family at center stage. Pierce speaks with Walter Isaacson about the play's political implications -- and what it means to him on a personal level.

Portraits of Brave Women Who Stood Alone in Crowds of Men

17m 24s

In her new book "The Only Woman," Oscar nominated director Immy Humes compiles historical images of singular woman surrounded by men. A simple but powerful premise, the pages showcase women from 20 countries, proving how common it was to be the only female in the room. She explores this phenomenon with Michel Martin.

How Cancer Affected Stanley Tucci’s Relationship to Food

2m 57s

Stanley Tucci is back with his hit travel series "Searching For Italy." The Oscar nominee revels in its sumptuous cuisine and culture and all of it is a recipe for success. The series has won two Emmys and returns with new episodes this Sunday on CNN. Tucci told Christiane that the show isn't just palatable. It's also personal.

Maggie Haberman on the Making of Donald Trump

17m 26s

Immigration is an issue for every world leader, and President Donald Trump was no exception. Trump campaigned on overt hostility towards migrants.To explain what motivated the former president, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maggie Haberman chronicles Trump's life in her new book "Confidence Man." She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss Trump's rise and post-presidential life.

How Did America Go “Adrift?” Scott Galloway Explains

17m 24s

While the current social and economic crisis in the United States seems complex, our next guest believes it can be fixed. Marketing professor Scott Galloway examines the future of the country in his new book "Adrift: America in 100 Charts." He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the dangers of a shrinking middle class.

Hasan Minhaj On Paving the Way For a “New Brown America”

17m 29s

Hasan Minhaj is a two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian, known for his political satire show "Patriot Act" and his breakout standup special "Homecoming King." Now he’s back with a second special, "The King’s Jester," which premiers October 4 on Netflix. He speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about comedy, privacy, and what he calls his vision for “a new brown America.”

Will 2022 Be The Year of the Black Republican?

17m 49s

Will 2022 be the year of the Black Republican? It could be, with a record number of African American candidates in the GOP. What is driving this trend? Ted Johnson from the Brennan Center for Justice explains to Michel Martin.

Is There a New Wave of Unionization In America?

17m 40s

Labor unions are back in the spotlight, with President Biden recently reaching a deal to avert a potentially damaging rail strike. Liz Shuler is the president of the AFL-CIO, which represents over 12 million workers, and she joins Michel Martin to discuss what lies ahead for America’s labor force.

War Correspondent Goes Inside the Mindset of Jan. 6 Rioters

17m 7s

Luke Mogelson has been closely following the social and political upheavals surrounding January 6, both then and now. It’s all explored in his new book, "The Storm Is Here: An American Crucible," and he speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about his findings.

EXCLUSIVE: Chile's President On Why He's Open About His OCD

2m 22s

At the U.N. recently, Chile’s new president, Gabriel Boric, made an impassioned call to fight for democracy. Antidemocratic and far-right forces seem to be advancing around the world. But Latin America may be bucking this trend: Boric, a progressive, was elected president of Chile seven months ago, after a meteoric rise via student activism and a stint in congress.

Who Was Jane Roe? The Story of the Woman Behind Roe v. Wade

17m 55s

A judge in Arizona has ruled the state can enforce a ban on nearly all abortions, following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer. Joshua Prager has spent a decade researching the life of the woman at the heart of that landmark ruling, known as Jane Roe. The author of "The Family Roe: An American Story" talks with Michel Martin.

Marjane Satrapi: Young Iranians "Want Democracy"

2m 50s

Fury erupted when 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in custody after her arrest by the country's morality police. State media and human rights groups say dozens have been killed in the violence so far. To discuss, Christiane speaks with Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author best known for her illustrated memoir "Persepolis" in which she recounts growing up in Iran during the revolution.

Andy Borowitz: How American Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber

17m 52s

Humorist Andy Borowitz believes good leadership is increasingly hard to find these days. His new book, “Profiles in Ignorance: How America’s Politicians Got Dumber and Dumber,” looks at America’s embrace of anti-intellectualism. He joins Walter Isaacson to talk about the danger this trend poses to our democracy.

“The Divider:” When Trump Went to War With Washington

17m 25s

In their new book "The Divider," authors Susan Glasser and Peter Baker go behind the scenes of the Trump White House, speaking to many key players, including the man himself. The authors speak with Walter Isaacson about what they found and what it may signify for American democracy.

Inside America's Teacher Shortage

17m 27s

Journalist Jennifer Berkshire co-authored an analysis of what she calls the “dismantling” of America’s public education system. She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the reality behind the teacher shortage in America.

From Obama to Jan. 6: America's Third Reconstruction

17m 12s

Peniel Joseph is offering a new perspective on the years between Barack Obama’s election in 2008 and last year’s attack on the Capitol. In his latest book, Joseph calls the period “the Third Reconstruction,” and argues it amounts to a new stage in the struggle for justice and equality for Black Americans. Joseph discusses periods of struggle in American history and the crucial role women played.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Remembers Meeting Queen Elizabeth

2m 39s

Andrew Lloyd Webber is composer of world-famous musicals like "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera." He met the Queen on several occasions, and joins the show with his memories.

Why Didn't Queen Elizabeth Take Interviews? Insider Explains

2m 58s

Queen Elizabeth’s capacity to command respect was a tribute to her innate communication skills. As director of royal communications at Buckingham Palace, Sally Osman worked closely with the Queen for several years.

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