Amanpour and Company

News and Public Affairs Series / 1 Season

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.

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September 27, 2023

September 27, 2023 / 55m 21s

Green Party deputy leader climate politics in the UK. Professor Betsey Stevenson from the University of Michigan talks about the status of the green agenda in the US, as well as the future of electrical vehicles and automakers. Author Isabel Allende tells the story of the migration crisis in her new novel. Russell Moore explores democracy, cynicism, and the evangelical church in his new book.

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September 26, 2023

September 26, 2023 / 55m 38s

Ukrainian minister of defense Rustem Umerov discusses the progress of the counteroffensive, his nation’s weapons systems, and the fate of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet chief. Congressman Pat Ryan discusses the consequences of a government shutdown. Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, discusses the migrant crisis.

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September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023 / 55m 25s

German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock explains how Germany's vow to help Ukraine has shaped her nation’s affairs. Former Tory minister and member of parliament Rory Stewart joins the show to discuss his new memoir, “How Not to Be a Politician.” New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill joins the show to discuss her new book, "Your Face Belongs to Us."

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September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023 / 55m 14s

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim sits down with Christiane at the close of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss balancing relations with both China and the United States. Author Ann Patchett talks about her newest novel, "Tom Lake" and her departure into exploring love. Loren Grush on her book "The Six," that tells the untold story of the first class of female astronauts at NASA.

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September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023 / 55m 35s

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker joins the show. In part two of his exclusive conversation with Christiane, Qatar's prime minister discusses stability in the Middle East, Syria’s return to the Arab League and LGBTQ rights. Acting deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland discusses the political implications of U.S. foreign policy in Ukraine. Tim Wu explains the case against Google.

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September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023 / 55m 40s

Babak Namazi, brother of freed prisoner Siamak Namazi discusses his brother's homecoming. Qatari Prime Minister Al-Thani on the deal his country brokered between the US and Iran. Al Gore speaks about the global status of climate change. Singaporean foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan talks about China's growing influence. Billie Jean King on 50 years since winning the Battle of the Sexes.

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September 19, 2023

September 19, 2023 / 55m 15s

At the United Nations General Assembly, more than 100 world leaders are gathering to discuss pressing world issues, from climate to grinding poverty. Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar, Australian foreign minister Penny Wong and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg join the show. Diana B. Henriques on her new book, "Taming the Street."

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September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023 / 55m 42s

US national security spokesperson John Kirby discusses the five Americans released from Iran. Jared Genser, attorney for one of the Americans released, dives further into the story. As leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, UN Secretary-general António Guterres talks about the geopolitical crises at hand. HIV scholar Steven Thrasher on what the end of PEPFAR would mean for global AIDS relief.

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September 15, 2023

September 15, 2023 / 55m 42s

Minister of women’s affairs in Iran’s government before the Islamic revolution explains why change is underway inside Iran despite the regime’s brutal crackdown. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh joins from the hardest hit village by the floods in Libya. Norwegian Refugee Council leader discusses the floods in Libya. Catherine Fieschi talks about how extremist party's in Europe are gaining momentum.

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September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023 / 55m 43s

Walter Isaacson discusses his new biography that reveals the complicated and controversial life of Elon Musk. The "Free Future 2023" forum is currently taking place in New York, and joining the program are two of the speakers: Tarana Burke and Mariam Mangera. Susan Glasser discusses her latest article in the New Yorker, "The Twilight of Mitch McConnell and the Spectre of 2024."

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September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023 / 55m 30s

New York State Senator Jessica Ramos and Christine Quinn, CEO of NYC’s largest shelter discuss the migrant crisis. With the pandemic still raging on, Simon Schama discusses what can be learned from the past with his new book. Critical care physician talks about why she’s grateful that Jimmy Carter is dispelling the idea that hospice automatically means death.

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September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023 / 55m 43s

Former British defense secretary Ben Wallace discusses Kim Jong Un's unusual visit to Russia. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman on the sate of the American economy. Acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her new children’s book called "Mama’s Sleeping Scarf." Since 2016, the number of students heading straight to college from high school has dropped 10%. Paul Tough discusses.

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September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023 / 55m 21s

Morocco is suffering from a deadly earthquake, Sam Kiley joins from a hospital in the country. Director of Emergency Response of the World Central Kitchen discusses getting food and water to victims. Morocco’s director of the Interior Ministry Khalid Zerouali discusses the government's response. Former Pentagon official talks about the G20 summit. Naoise Mac Sweeney talks about her new book.

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September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023 / 55m 19s

Evan Osnos and Mona Charen assess the state of Biden's leadership as the G20 summit begins. Mexican activist Gabriela Jaurgeui on the women’s rights news out of Mexico. Reporter Melissa Korn speaks about her investigation into the cost of higher education. Members of The Blind Boys of Alabama gospel choir talk about their new album and their work of “spreading love” for over 80 years.

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September 7, 2023

September 7, 2023 / 55m 23s

Franklin Foer’s "The Last Politician" recounts Biden’s first two years in office. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh with an exclusive report that could help bring ISIS members to justice. As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we take a look back at Christiane’s 2021 interview with Jodie Foster and Nancy Hollander on the film "The Mauritanian." Sung-Yoon Lee traces Kim Jong Un’s sister's rapid rise.

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September 6, 2023

September 6, 2023 / 55m 15s

Co-Chair of UN energy Damilola Ogunbiyi discusses the results of the first-ever African climate summit . Richard Haass, former president of the Council on Foreign Relations and columnist Bobby Ghosh look ahead at the G20 summit in India. Author and activist Baratunde Thurston talk about the new season of "America Outdoors."

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September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023 / 55m 43s

U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel discusses reports of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's potential meeting with Vladimir Putin. Rama Yade, senior director for the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, joins to discuss the military coup in Gabon. Kimberly Teehee has been designated the first Cherokee Nation delegate, but she is still waiting to be seated in the House of Representatives.

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September 4, 2023

August 18, 2023 / 55m 37s

President Brack Obama sits down to discuss the future of democracy in America and around the world. Obama Foundation leaders Hager Eissa, Binette Seck and Summer Keliipio join the conversation with President Obama to talk about the new generation's engagement in the struggle for democracy.

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September 01, 2023

September 1, 2023 / 55m 20s

Ukrainian foreign minister joins to discuss the latest from the counteroffensive. Mykola Kuleba, the CEO of Save Ukraine, discusses arranging the reunions of children and their families in Ukraine. Sang-Hyup Kim, co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, talks about South Korea’s climate policy.

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August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023 / 55m 17s

James Rogers and Richard Shirreff discuss how drone technology is re-shaping the battlefield. Daria Kaleniuk head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center joins to talk about the corruption problem in Ukraine. Scott Braddock details the impending impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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