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

Yale and Harvard Law Pull Out of US News Rankings

17m 48s

Yale and Harvard Law Schools have withdrawn their participation from the key university ranking system by the U.S. News and World Report, saying it undermines the commitments of the legal profession. Despite taking the top spot every year, Yale was the first to announce this change. Heather Gerken is the dean of Yale Law School and speaks with Michel Martin about their decision.

Al Gore on Climate Change and Global Sustainability

17m 42s

Speaking at the opening of the COP27 summit, former vice president Al Gore said we must “choose life over death,” and not make long term commitments to fossil fuels. To discuss developments from the conference and new climate initiatives, Gore speaks with Walter Isaacson.

Are Monuments to Past Sins Vital for National Reckoning?

18m 22s

In his latest piece for The Atlantic, staff writer Clint Smith examines what America can learn from German efforts to memorialize the Holocaust. “Monuments to the Unthinkable” documents Smith's extensive travels through Germany, discovering nationwide efforts to honor the dead and keep the memory alive. Clint shares what he learned with Michel Martin.

Does FTX’s Bankruptcy Mean the Death of the “Crypto Dream?"

16m 12s

FTX, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange, filed for bankruptcy on Friday. The move sent shockwaves through the industry. Axios’ chief financial correspondent, Felix Salmon, joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain the consequences of this meltdown.

The Supreme Court Case that Could Upend Tribal Sovereignty

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The Indian Child Welfare Act is currently at risk of being overturned by the Supreme Court. Created to prevent family separation in Native American communities, the law has never before been challenged on constitutional grounds. Mary Kathryn Nagle is Cherokee and an attorney assisting the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. She discusses how this case impacts tribal sovereignty.

Siddhartha Mukherjee on New Book “Song of the Cell”

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee believes we are living in an anti-science moment, seen particularly starkly during the COVID-19 pandemic – despite new medical breakthroughs helping ill patients defy the odds. He details some of these stories in his new book "The Song of the Cell," and Mukherjee joins Walter Isaacson to share these life-saving discoveries.

Jemele Hill on Controversial Trump Tweet & Why She Left ESPN

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Sports and cultural journalist Jemele Hill is no stranger to the challenges that come with being opinionated, Black, and female. From taking on President Trump to the NFL, she hasn’t shied away from confrontation. Hill candidly relives her experiences in a new memoir, "Uphill." She speaks with Michel Martin about her difficult upbringing and the comments that nearly ended her career.

Exclusive Interview with President Zelensky and His Wife

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Ukraine is braced for what could be the decisive battle in this brutal war: the battle for Kherson. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to ensure a continuation of international support for his country’s defense, particularly from the U.S. in the wake of the midterms. At this critical time, Christiane sat down with the president and his wife, First Lady Olena Zelenska.

Sen. Tim Kaine's Midterms Analysis

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The U.S. midterm results are still coming in, but once again polls have been proved wrong. A Republican red wave has not materialized, with Democrats doing much better than expected. Sitting Senator and former DNC Chair Tim Kaine joins Christiane from D.C.

Midterm Analysis: Trump Leaves “Stench” on GOP Brand

16m 48s

Democrats have defied gloomy predictions in the midterms. What will the election results mean for President Biden’s agenda? New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon shares his insights with Hari Sreenivasan.

What’s Next For Biden’s Foreign Policy Dilemmas?

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President Biden’s record from the last two years is a big factor in the midterm elections. Our next guest, award-winning journalist Robin Wright, looks at Biden’s foreign policy wins and losses. She joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the possible effect of these elections on America’s interests abroad.

We’re in a New Cold War With China, Says Nouriel Roubini

16m 55s

Nouriel Roubini says there are 10 interconnected threats that are endangering our global future. Known for predicting the 2008 financial crash, the economist lays it all out in his new book "Megathreats." Roubini tells Walter Isaacson what our dystopian future could look like – and how to avoid it.

“The End of Affirmative Action Would be a Disaster”

18m 1s

The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority looks likely to overturn affirmative action -- a significant precedent that for decades allowed universities to consider race in the admissions process. The move would be a disaster, according to two legal scholars and university administrators: Lee Bollinger of Columbia University and Geoffrey Stone of the University of Chicago.

Is Bipartisanship Still Possible After Jan. 6?

17m 59s

In America’s battle for democracy, the January 6 Committee has highlighted the danger and threats posed by the far right and former President Trump. But many of the committee’s members are not seeking re-election. One of those is Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, who announced last year she would be retiring after three terms. To reflect on her time in Congress, she speaks with Michel Martin.

“Meme Wars:” The Digital Underworld That Led to Jan. 6

17m 55s

The internet has redefined American politics in many ways. Among the most significant is the increasing use of memes by politicians and extremist groups. Once dismissed as an online joke, memes have proved to be effective tools for energizing a base -- and effective weapons in attacks on opponents. Joan Donovan and Emily Dreyfuss investigate the digital underworld in their new book "Meme Wars."

Barbara F. Walter: "How Civil Wars Start"

17m 42s

Democracy in America is balanced on a knife edge, says political scientist Barbara F. Walter, but it may not be too late to rescue it. Walter is the author of "How Civil Wars Start" and she speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about how America can prevent another one from starting.

The Trump World’s Assault on U.S. Election Workers

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Early voters in crucial swing states are already experiencing intimidation, and the Justice Department is warning of heightened threats against election workers. Award-winning investigative journalist Linda So talks to Hari Sreenivasan about the seriousness of this danger to American democracy.

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