Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, joins Christiane Amanpour in Berlin for her first ever in-depth interview with an American television network to discuss the European elections and the end of her Chancellorship. Ron Howard, the director of "Pavarotti" talks about the larger than life opera star. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Stacey Cunningham about being the first female President of the New York Stock Exchange. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Le...
May 28, 2019•57 min
Ted Deutch, the Democratic congressman from Florida, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his bipartisan approach to climate change. David Blight, the Pulitzer prize-winning author of "The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass" talks about the legacy of the abolitionist icon. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Mark Bertolini, the former CEO of Aetna, about the state of healthcare in America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
May 27, 2019•57 min
Former Swedish Prime Minister, Carl Bildt and Editor of The Spectator, Fraser Nelson speak to Christiane Amanpour about the British Prime Minister, Theresa May's resignation. U.S. Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang talks Hari Sreenivasan through the "nerdiest" 2020 campaign. David Miliband takes us to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Ebola is devastating communities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
May 24, 2019•57 min
E.J. Dionne, a columnist at the Washington Post, and Norman Ornstein, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute join Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss dysfunction in the White House as President Trump refuses to work with Congress. John Bachmann, the former EPA Associate Director for Science/ Policy, talks about the impact of rolling back Obama era environmental protection laws. Our Michel Martin talks to Eric Liu, the author of "Become America" about why he wants to incre...
May 23, 2019•57 min
In a foreign policy panel, experts Kori Schake, Karin Von Hippel and Mark Hannah speak to Christiane Amanpour about the Trump administrations efforts to "tame rogue nations". Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, Susan Dynarski breaks down the US college debt system, explaining why Americans should look to Australia and the UK's higher education loan models. Walter Isaacson speaks to awarded food critic Ruth Reichl about her latest memoir "Save Me The Plums". To learn more ab...
May 22, 2019•57 min
Former Commanding General of the Multi-National Force in Iraq David Petraeus joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Then, Michelin Star Chef José Andrés explains why Americans need to eat more vegetables to help stop climate change. Finally, Suketu Mehta tells our Hari Sreenivasan about why the U.S. needs more immigration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
May 21, 2019•56 min
Former FBI General Counsel Jim Baker joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss how Russia might be preparing to interfere with the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Then, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Anne Applebaum explains how Russian interference might affect the outcome of the European parliament elections. Finally, filmmaker and author Erin Lee Carr tells our Alicia Menendez about her new memoir documenting her relationship with her late father and New York Times journalist David Carr. To lear...
May 20, 2019•57 min
New Yorker writer Robin Wright joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the White House's Middle East policy amid escalating tensions with Iran. Then, Jamal Khashoggi's fiancé Hatice Cengiz discusses the investigation into the killing of the murdered journalist. Vanity Fair editor Radhika Jones talks about her first year in charge. Finally, Rachel Lears joins our Hari Sreenivasan to discuss her hit Netflix show "Knock Down the House". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn....
May 17, 2019•57 min
National security expert Jim Sciutto joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the relationship between U.S. and China, and rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Then, women's rights activist Gloria Steinem and planned parenthood expert Dr. David Eisenberg give their thoughts on strict new abortion laws in Alabama. Finally, Raj Kumar tells our Hari Sreenivasan about what works with foreign aid. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...
May 16, 2019•57 min
Senators Tom Cotton and Tim Kaine join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the rising tensions between Iran and the United States, and a change to abortion laws in the Alabama. Then, Oscar-winning musician Common tells our Alicia Menendez about his struggle to be a better father and his own abuse as a child. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 15, 2019•57 min
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins Christiane Amanpour in Paris to discuss her efforts to lead a global reformation of social media in the wake of the far-right terror attack in Christchurch. New Yorker writer Masha Gessen then talks Trump and Putin with our Michel Martin. Finally, Kelsey Grammer and Danielle de Niese discuss their production of Man of La Mancha. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
May 14, 2019•57 min
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and current director Alan Eagle join Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss the future of big tech and how it should be regulated. Actor Glenda Jackson then talks about playing King Lear on Broadway. Finally, 19-year-old film director Phillip Youmans discusses his recent success at Tribeca Film Festival with our Alicia Menendez. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
May 13, 2019•56 min
Journalist Waleed Aly joins Christiane Amanpour from Melbourne, Australia, to discuss the impact the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand had on Australian politics. Writer and actor Heidi Schreck talks about her hit Broadway play, "What the Constitution Means to Me." Our Alicia Menendez talks to The New Yorker journalist Ben Taub about his latest work on the realities of life inside Guantanamo Bay. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about y...
May 10, 2019•57 min
George Packer, the author of "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century" joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the life and legacy of the renowned diplomat. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Andrew Scott, the Chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, and Paul Irving, the co-author of "The 100 Year Life" about rethinking employment in America as people live longer. Kate Pakenham, the Producer of "Emilia" discusses why she decided the play should have an all ...
May 09, 2019•57 min
Republican Senator Mitt Romney and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy join Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss their bipartisan trip to the Middle East and the growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Bill Weld, the only Republican challenging President Trump in the 2020 election talks about why he decided to run. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Neha Narula, the Director of the Digital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, about the future of cryptocurrencies. To learn more abo...
May 08, 2019•56 min
Paul Mozur, a Technology Reporter for The New York Times, discusses China's surveillance system and how it is impacting the country's Muslim minority. Jared Diamond, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, discusses his latest work "Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis" and why some countries deal with crises better than others. Our Michel Martin talks to actress and writer Maddie Corman about the true story behind her one woman play "Accidentally Brave." To learn more about how CNN protect...
May 07, 2019•57 min
Norman Ornstein, a Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and Susan Glasser, a Staff Writer at the New Yorker, join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the fallout of Attorney General Bill Bar declining to provide Congress with the unredacted Mueller report. Madawi Al-Rasheed, a Professor at the Middle East Center at the London School of Economics talks about the execution of 37 men in Saudi Arabia for "terrorism." Our Walter Isaacson talks to award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson about his l...
May 06, 2019•57 min
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland, sits down with Christiane Amanpour to discuss climate change, gender equality and her role as Iceland's second ever female Prime Minister. Craig Ferguson, the comedian and author, talks about his life as former host of "The Late Late Show" and his new memoir "Riding the Elephant". Our Alicia Menendez talks to Amanda Gorman, the first ever Youth Poet Laureate, about social justice and poetry. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy...
May 03, 2019•57 min
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his recent visit to El Salvador and his work to combat climate change. John Sopko, the Special Inspector General reflects on the U.S. war in Afghanistan, peace talks with the Taliban and the future of Afghanistan's women. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with his hero and nine-time Grammy Award winner, Wynton Marsalis, about his love of Jazz and his role as Executive Producer and Composer of new film "Bolden" To learn more a...
May 02, 2019•57 min
Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss Attorney General, William Barr's, handling of the Mueller report as he testifies on Capitol Hill. Kimberlé Crenshaw, one of the lawyers who represented Anita Hill, and Barbara Boxer, former Democratic Senator, dig into the controversies clouding Joe Biden as he begins his campaign for President. Our Michel Martin talks to N.F.L player Michael Bennett about the highs and lows of his football career. To...
May 01, 2019•57 min
Carlos Vecchio, the Venezuelan Opposition Leader's US Envoy, joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss the rising tensions in Venezuela. Shannon Watts, founder of the campaign group "Moms Demand Actions" and Robert Draper, New York Times Magazine writer, unpack why the NRA's power may be dwindling. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Architect Elizabeth Diller about her innovative new project "The Shed." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn...
Apr 30, 2019•57 min
Michael German, a Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the rise of white nationalism after another attack at an American synagogue. Yascha Mounk, the author of "People vs. Democracy" talks about the result of the Spanish election and the rise of the far-right in Europe. Varshini Prakash, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Sunrise Movement, discusses youth-led climate activism and the Green New Deal. Our Walter Isaacson talks to award-winning ac...
Apr 29, 2019•56 min
Mariana Mazzucato, author of "The Value of Everything" joins Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss the Green New Deal and the need for bold economic initiatives. Sally Wainwright and Suranne Jones talk about their new series, "Gentleman Jack" and the legacy of Anne Lister. Ray Dalio, the Founder of Bridgewater Associates, talks to our Walter Isaacson about the widening wealth gap. John Ochsendorf, Professor of Architecture at MIT, discusses the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. To learn...
Apr 26, 2019•57 min
Amanda Renteria, the Chair of Emerge America, and Bakari Sellers, the former South Carolina State House member, join Christiane Amanpour to discuss Joe Biden's bid for the Presidency and the other Democratic candidates in the race. Jennifer Eberhardt, the author of "Biased" discusses how unconscious bias impacts our everyday decision making. Our Alicia Menendez talks to Actor Ryan O'Connell about living with cerebral palsy and his new Netflix series "Special." To learn more about how CNN protect...
Apr 25, 2019•56 min
Dimitri Simes, the President and CEO of the Centre for National Interest, joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss his involvement with the Trump campaign and why he's mentioned in the Mueller report. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Governor of New Mexico, talks about the 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates and issues facing her border state. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to author Jamie Metzl about his book "Hacking Darwin" and how DNA can be manipulated. To learn more about how C...
Apr 24, 2019•57 min
Alaina Teplitz, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka joins Christiane Amanpour from the country's capital of Colombo to discuss the latest developments following the Easter Sunday shootings. Gérard Araud, the former French Ambassador to the U.S., talks about working with the Trump Administration. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to actor and playwright Tim Blake Nelson and Afroditi Panagiotakou, Director of Culture at the Onassis Foundation, about the new play "Socrates." To learn more about how CNN prote...
Apr 23, 2019•57 min
Harsha de Silva, the Sri Lankan Economic Reforms Minister, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the devastating attacks on Easter Sunday. Jack Harries, the climate activist and filmmaker talks about the Extinction Rebellion protests in London. Bill McKibben, activist and author discusses his new book "Falter" and the current threats to our species. Our Alicia Menendez talks to Amber Tamblyn, the actress and activist about growing up on screen, her new book "Era of Ignition" and the MeToo movemen...
Apr 22, 2019•57 min
Simon Coveney, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister, joins Christiane Amanpour in Dublin, Ireland to discuss Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement. Our Michel Martin talks to Anita Malik, the Democratic House Candidate, about her experiences running for Congress in 2018 and why she's running again in 2020. Ian McEwan, the beloved British author of novels like "Atonement" and "Enduring Love" discusses his latest work "Machines Like Us" and the challenges of finding solidarity in the 21st century. To le...
Apr 19, 2019•57 min
John Avlon, a Senior Political Analyst, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the release of the Mueller report. David Urban, Adviser to President Trump's 2020 campaign, talks about what the report means for the President. Sean Wilentz, the Princeton University History Professor, gives historical context to an investigation like this. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Sal Khan, the Founder and CEO of the Khan Academy, about his goal to provide free education to anyone. To learn more about how CNN prot...
Apr 18, 2019•57 min
Dr. Paul Offit, Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the increase in cases of measles this year. Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, the co-creators of the hit series "Catastrophe" talk about why relatability is the show's key to success. Our Alicia Menendez talks to first time film director Nia DaCosta about her film "Little Woods" and the issues facing small town America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...
Apr 17, 2019•57 min
