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Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights founder Hossam Bahgat and human rights activist Jess Kelly join Christiane Amanpour to discuss Kelly’s husband and other activists' arrests. Then, award-winning investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller breaks down her new series for National Geographic, “Trafficked.” Finance columnist Michelle Singletary talks to Michel Martin about her latest series and her own struggles as a black woman from Baltimore. And Finally, Singer k.d. lang and Red Hot Organization co-founder John Carlin join Amanpour to mark World Aids Day and the 30th anniversary of the “Red, Hot and Blue” album. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie Geranmayeh from the European Council on Foreign Relations joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the potential fallout from the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Then, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg breaks down what a Biden presidency means for the Alliance. Turning to the arts, actor Wendell Pierce speaks to Amanpour about the film “Between the World and Me.” Author Scott Galloway talks to Hari Sreenivasan about his new book and how he thinks the coronavirus pandemic will impact education, health, and society. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venezuelan opposition activist Leopoldo López joins Christiane Amanpour from exile in Madrid to discuss what the Biden administration’s next steps should be. He explains how their multilateral approach brings hope of a coordinated effort against Nicolas Maduro. Then renowned anti-death penalty campaigner Sister Helen Prejean speaks out on President Trump's unprecedented spree of federal executions before leaving office, and the need for restorative justice. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Chelsea Walsh, a covid crisis travel nurse, about jetting around the country to help those most impacted by this pandemic. She reveals the emotional and physical toll tackling this virus takes on healthcare workers like her. And finally, the multi-talented Kanneh-Mason family reflect on the power of music and play part of their new classical album "Carnival." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Joe Biden names Tony Blinken as his new Secretary of State, Anthony Gardner, former U.S. Ambassador to the EU, and David Miliband, CEO of International Rescue Committee, join Christiane Amanpour to discuss what his foreign policy agenda could look like in a post-Trump era. Turning to coronavirus - the Mayors of two leading cities, London's Sadiq Khan and Mexico City's Claudia Sheinbaum, explain how this pandemic has hit women the hardest. Then our Michel Martin speaks to Loretta J. Ross, professor at Smith College, about cancel culture and if there’s ever really a time and place for it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby joins Christiane Amanpour to talk about the UK foreign aid cuts, the decision to close churches during lockdown and measurements being put in place in response to sexual abuse within the Church of England. Turning from faith to education – Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College, discusses the call to close New York City public schools due to Covid-19 and the importance of education for democracy. Then our Walter Isaacson speaks to Nicholas Thompson, the editor-in-chief of WIRED Magazine about how misinformation is spread on social media and why Facebook need to change their algorithm. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his petition to investigate Rupert Murdoch's media monopoly, and what a Biden presidency might mean for U.S.-China relations. Then, celebrated film director Steve McQueen talks about his latest work of cinema, “Small Axe.” Moderna chairman Noubar Afeyan speaks to Walter Isaacson about the herculean task of producing and distributing a coronavirus vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Widow of Jamal Khashoggi Hatice Cengiz joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss her husband’s legacy and new documentary “The Dissident.” Bryan Fogel, the film’s director himself, talks about his powerful work and the murder of Khashoggi. Then, New York Times reporter Ronen Bergman tells Amanpour why he thinks the White House is using the time it has left to exercise a tougher Iran policy than they expect from Joe Biden. Michel Martin speaks to Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors about how they mobilized the black vote in the U.S. presidential election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new and exclusive CNN investigation from Correspondent Nima Elbagir reveals precisely what happened in Nigeria last month, when thousands protested against police brutality. Then, author Thomas E. Ricks speaks to Christiane Amanpour about his book, “First Principles.” Vox Co-founder Matthew Yglesias talks to Walter Isaacson about the importance of ideological diversity in the media business. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Senior Adviser to Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the former president's new memoir and President Trump's refusal to concede. Then, Chess Grandmasters Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgar talk about new Netflix mini-series “The Queen’s Gambit.” Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Behavioural Economics Professor Dan Ariely about how the pandemic has brought out the stranger side of human behaviour. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss Moderna’s promising coronavirus vaccine developments. Journalist Walter Isaacson shares his experience as a trial volunteer for the Pfizer vaccine. Then, Georgia Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff speaks to Amanpour about his campaign and the high stakes race. Hari Sreenivasan talks to author Nicholas A. Christakis about coronavirus and its ripple effect on society. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden friend and confidant Delaware Senator Chris Coons joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss President Trump's refusal to concede and the President-elect's foreign policy goals. Former top US official on Syria and the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS James Jeffrey assesses four years of Trump foreign policy and the challenges ahead. Then, Walter Isaacson speaks to epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about the importance of building community trust in vaccines. Mary Trump tells Amanpour why she thinks her Uncle Donald is feeling 'trapped,' 'desperate' and 'terrified' of the consequences of losing the presidential election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the challenges of our time, including terrorism and covid-19. Then, Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells Amanpour about her latest novel. Hari Sreenivasan speaks to disinformation expert Renee DiResta about the dangers of online misinformation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the election of Joe Biden in the United States. Paola Ramos, author of "Finding Latinx", and her father, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, give their take on Latino voters and the 2020 presidential election. Michel Martin speaks to journalist Masha Gessen about her latest book, "Surviving Autocracy." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the implications of President Trump not conceding to President-elect Biden four days after the result was called. Then, Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy shares why he believes there is evidence of widespread voter irregularities. House Majority Whip Representative Jim Clyburn reacts to the republican party's support of President Trump who refuses to admit defeat. Turning to the coronavirus pandemic, Hugh Montgomery, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at University College London, breaks down the data and trial process of the promising vaccine being developed by Pfizer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss President Trump's refusal to concede, the future of health care, and Kamala Harris making history. Then, Former EU Foreign Affairs head Federica Mogherini breaks down Europe’s response to Joe Biden’s presidential win. Former Attorney for the George W. Bush Campaign Barry Richard talks to Amanpour about President Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud. Turning to the future of media post-Trump, Walter Isaacson speaks to media columnist Ben Smith. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional Scholar Norm Ornstein and historian Heather Cox Richardson join Christiane Amanpour to examine the many shortcomings of America's democracy exposed by this election. 'Sapiens' author Yuval Harari shares why he gave his best-selling book the cartoon treatment and how we as a species are faring in this pandemic. Hari Sreenivasan speaks to lawyer Bridget Cambria about the state of America’s asylum system. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French member of parliament Nathalie Loiseau talks to Christiane Amanpour about the terrorist attack in Nice. Stars of "The West Wing" Dulé Hill and Richard Schiff talk about why, and how, the cast reunited to encourage voter turnout in 2020. Then, next week marks 25 years since the assassination of Israel’s then Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Veteran political observer Yonit Levi joins Amanpour to reflect on Rabin’s life and the current situation in Israel. Michel Martin speaks to author Beth Macy about her eye-opening book, “Dopesick,” and America’s opioid crisis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Yorker writer Evan Osnos joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his new Joe Biden biography and why he thinks Biden hopes to find common ground; but is prepared to go scorched earth if necessary. Then, feminist writer Laura Bates talks about her new book, “Men Who Hate Women,” which exposes communities of extreme misogyny. Turning to coronavirus developments, correspondent Jim Bittermann joins Amanpour from Paris to break down President Macron’s latest announcement that France will go into national lockdown again. CBS News President Susan Zirinsky speaks to Walter Isaacson about the now infamous “60 Minutes” interview with President Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the second wave of Covid in Europe, its third spike in the U.S and how both could have been prevented. Then, former homelessness advisor to the British government, Dame Louise Casey breaks down why she thinks families now face destitution if they don’t get help. Clinical Psychiatry professor Dr. Richard A. Friedman speaks to Michel Martin about the importance of mental health as we navigate the pandemic and a tense election cycle. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campaign finance and election law expert Trevor Potter joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss mail-in voting and the U.S Senate’s confirmation vote of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Then, from courtroom battles to courtroom dramas, Oscar nominated actor Frank Langella talks about the Netflix film, “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Joining Walter Isaacson, conservative political analyst Bill Kristol shares why he thinks the Republican party could become obsolete if its members continue to back the Trump administration at all costs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S presidential election could come down to a handful of states, one of them being Pennsylvania. Republican strategist Sarah Longwell and the state’s democratic lieutenant governor John Fetterman join Christiane Amanpour to discuss what’s at stake. Then, turning to the flare up of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan breaks this down in an exclusive interview. Former U.S Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder tells Amanpour more about this matter. Returning to the American presidential race, RealClearPolitics analyst Sean Trende shares his take with Hari Sreenivasan as the clock ticks down. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Very troubling developments in Nigeria are getting global attention from political heavyweights, football stars and musicians. Activist and renowned rapper Falz joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the situation on the ground. Then, spokesperson for the Republican National Convention Liz Harrington shares her take on the state of the U.S presidential race. Hari Sreenivasan speaks to playwright Ayad Akhtar about his new book, “Homeland Elegies.” Turning to music, jazz artist Melody Gardot talks to Amanpour about creating during lockdown and her new album "Sunset In The Blue." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a truly momentous move for the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has publicly endorsed same sex civil unions for the first time. James Martin, Jesuit priest and LGBTQ advocate, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the implications of this development. Then, author of "Vanguard" Martha S. Jones and trailblazing civil rights activist Xernona Clayton talk about Black women's historic fight to be heard and counted. Paola Ramos, author of "Finding Latinx", speaks to Amanpour about the diverse Latinx community and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. ProPublica reporter Jessica Huseman tells Michel Martin about the problems with ballot access, vote by mail, and misinformation in the lead up to November. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just two weeks left until the American election, activists Leah Greenberg and Lori Goldman join Christiane Amanpour to discuss a key demographic - suburban white women. Then, Walter Isaacson speaks to political theorist Danielle Allen about Harvard University’s coronavirus response and why she thinks rampant factionalism is a major roadblock to governance. Turning to music, in a conversation originally aired in February, David Byrne talks about his vision of a diverse and harmonious American Utopia. Correspondent David Culver meets the people eager to get in line for vaccine trails in the Chinese city of Yiwu. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-winning documentary maker Alex Gibney and coronavirus whistleblower Rick Bright join Christiane Amanpour to discuss their film, “Totally Under Control,” which investigates how political opportunism cost thousands of lives. Then, former Charlie Hebdo writer and journalist Caroline Fourest explains why she thinks the killing of a school teacher by a terrorist was an attack on a "symbol" of France. Walter Isaacson speaks to business technology reporter Kara Swisher about tech giants and how Facebook is now trying to step up, and stamp out the spread of conspiracy theories. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the coronavirus death toll climbs in the U.S, Andy Slavitt, who ran Medicare and Medicaid services under President Obama, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss what’s at stake this election. Then, journalist Robin Wright and photographer Gary Knight talk about their new project, “Imagine: Reflections on Peace.” Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Major General John C. Harris, Jr. about the crucial humanitarian role of Ohio’s National Guard during the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid the economic suffering caused by the pandemic, UCL Economics Professor Mariana Mazzucato tells Christiane Amanpour why she thinks the science is there for an inclusive recovery. Then, Monty Python alumnus and travel veteran Michael Palin looks back at his acting career. Michel Martin talks to former Evangelical pastor, Joel C. Hunter, about why he’s backing Joe Biden in November. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S Senate Democrat Carol Moseley Braun talks to Christiane Amanpour about the dangers facing America's healthcare system amidst the pandemic. Then, W.H.O. Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, explains why he thinks no government should enforce another national lockdown unless absolutely necessary. Author Matthew Walker walks us through the overlooked physical and mental health benefits of sleep. National Urban League CEO, Marc Morial, joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the issues raised by the American Cities project. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s day two of confirmation hearings in the U.S for Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s third Supreme Court appointment. Jessica Anderson, executive director of Heritage Action for America, joins Christiane Amanpour to makes the conservative case for the nominee. Senior editor at Slate Dahlia Lithwick explains why she thinks Amy Coney Barrett could find herself "bound by the promises" President Trump and conservatives made on Roe v Wade. Then, Dave Eggers speaks to Amanpour about his novella, “The Captain and the Glory” and his take on the U.S election. Michel Martin talks to Pulitzer prize-winning poet and domestic abuse survivor Natasha Trethewey about her new book, “Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Senate kicks off a week of Supreme Court hearings for judge Amy Coney Barrett, long-time civil rights activist Angela Davis joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss what’s at stake. Then, turning to the British chapter of the Black struggle, director Molly Dineen and producer Blacker Dread talk about their latest documentary, “Being Blacker.” Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Elizabeth Neumann, Former U.S. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary, about why she is not voting for President Trump this time around. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former CIA director John Brennan joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss why he thinks President Trump will do whatever he can to exact revenge on those that he considers his enemies. Then, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has the latest on the state and federal investigation into the alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Emmy-award winning producer and comedian Larry Wilmore speaks to Christiane about his return to late night. Our Walter Isaacson talks to energy expert Daniel Yergin about his latest book, "The New Map." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susan Glasser and Peter Baker, authors of James Baker bio "The Man Who Ran Washington," join Christiane Amanpour to look at Trump through the lens of the legendary Republican leader. Then fashion designer Stella McCartney discusses how the pandemic offered her a moment of pause to create her alphabetized sustainability manifesto. Our Michel Martin talks to Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, about why he thinks President Trump’s “heart is in the right place.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Chair of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele talks about his decision to support Joe Biden over Donald Trump. Laurie Santos, professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of "The Happiness Lab" podcast, discusses how students are handling this academic year. A new Harvard study led by Yochai Benkler examines how the president harnesses mass media to disseminate and reinforce disinformation about mail-in voter fraud. Benkler joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain his findings. And finally, UCLA professor Andrea Ghez talks about becoming the fourth woman in history to win the Nobel Prize for Physics for her groundbreaking research on black holes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governments around the world are confronting pandemic fatigue as many face dangerous new coronavirus spikes. Global public health professor Devi Sridhar joins Christiane Amanpour from Edinburgh for a medical reality check. Then, Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala shares why she thinks America can’t get its economy going until people feel safe. Andrew Weissmann, a former lead prosecutor in the Mueller Investigation and author of "Where Law Ends", talks to Amanpour about the details of the probe. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to army veteran Kristofer Goldsmith about the dangers that white supremacist hate groups pose to democracy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela Elliott Abrams tells Christiane Amanpour why he believes the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" strategy will bring Iran back to the negotiating table. Then, Professor of Middle East Studies Vali Nasr shares why he thinks President Trump’s infection provides America's foreign enemies with an opportunity to make gains. With a global pandemic, stalled economy, and tensions rising around the world, author and academic Margaret MacMillan explains why she thinks we’re living in very worrying times. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to CBS News Senior Political Analyst, John Dickerson, about his New York Times best-seller, “The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well-wishers around the world are sending messages to President Trump and the First Lady, since they contracted coronavirus. Former Deputy U.S. Surgeon General Boris Lushniak joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the president’s diagnosis. Chief POLITICO Correspondent Ryan Lizza and Deborah Pearlstein, Professor at Cardozo Law School, discuss the political implications. Then, New York Times London bureau chief Mark Landler breaks down how Prime Minister Boris Johnson's experience could map out President Trump’s future. CNN’s Senior International Correspondent, Matthew Chance, shares the details of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s own “protective bubble.” Academic and writer for The Atlantic Zeynep Tufekci tells Amanpour what she thinks we’re missing when we talk about the spread of the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s most famous feminist campaigner, Gloria Steinem, and director Julie Taymor join Christiane Amanpour to discuss new biopic, “The Glorias,” and how the Supreme Court nomination will impact women. Former San Antonio Mayor, Julián Castro, tells our Walter Isaacson why he’s supporting Joe Biden even though he sharply criticized him last year. Then, Newsmax Media CEO, Christopher Ruddy, shares his take on his friend President Trump’s debate performance. Turning to the art world, British photographer Misan Harriman discusses his prints, which will soon go under the hammer at Sotheby’s auction house. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Campaign Manager for Bloomberg 2020, Kevin Sheekey, and pollster Frank Luntz join Christiane Amanpour to unpack the first U.S Presidential debate, and how it's impacting voters. Then, Chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff discusses President Trump's unwillingness to accept the result of the election. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to actor Jeff Daniels about his new mini series, "The Comey Rule." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joins Christiane Amanpour to unpack voter suppression. Then, Gérard Araud, the former French Ambassador to the U.S., and Norbert Röttgen, Chairman of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee, discuss the future of transatlantic ties. Our Michel Martin speaks to Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, and Eric Liu, co-founder & CEO of Citizen University, about how to create more resilient democracies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

H.R. McMaster, former U.S. National Security Adviser, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss pressing foreign policy issues and his new book "Battlegrounds". He explains why Trump’s Taliban strategy is a 'disaster.' Then conservationists Beverly and Dereck Joubert talk about the devastating loss of global biodiversity and how the world might be able to recover. Our Michel Martin speaks to George Aumoithe, assistant professor of Global Health at Stony Brook University, about why there is such a shortage of ICU beds in low-income communities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss her disappointment in the grand jury's decision in the Breonna Taylor case and what she says is the failing of the justice system to protect black lives. But Charles Ramsey, former Philadelphia police commissioner, paints a slightly different view and explains the difference between the law and justice. Then we mark the passing of Sir Harold Evans; the media giant who sat at the helm of the Sunday Times for 14 years and went toe-to-toe with Rupert Murdoch. Robert Harris, former journalist and novelist, was a close friend, he reflects of his extraordinary life and legacy. And finally, our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Craig Silverman, media editor at BuzzFeed, about Facebook's Failures to Stop Misinformation To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard talks to Christiane Amanpour about his film, "Rebuilding Paradise," which shows the aftermath of California's devastating wildfires. Journalist and author Anjan Sundaram explores the extraordinary story of Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina, who was suspiciously charged with terrorism. Ana Cabrera speaks to Jaime Casap, Former Education Evangelist at Google, about how technology can be used to improve learning experiences. Then, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated photographers, Firooz Zahedi, joins Christiane from Los Angeles to discuss his new book, “Look at Me.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reverend Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, joins Christiane Amanpour to react to the Breonna Taylor indictments, highlighting his disappointment but the importance of pushing forward. Then we break down the confusing arguments for a picking a new Supreme Court justice to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with right wing activist Carrie Severino and former Obama official Neal Katyal. And finally, Alexander Betts, professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs at Oxford University, explains the EU's new migration pact and what he says is an absent will to protect refugees. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss some of the controversial statements and decisions made by her successor, William Barr. She highlights how the current AG has never had to face racism and should recognize that not all Americans had the same experience of the justice system growing up. Then turning to the climate crisis, former Senate Majority leader Harry Reid and youth climate activist Alexandria Villaseñor talk wildfires, government accountability for our planet and their new documentary series "Earth Focus." Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to NPR correspondent Hansi Lo Wang unpacks fatal problems with this year’s U.S. census; namely the politicisation of the 2020 count and how it could shape the country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a little less than two months away from the U.S. election, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss America's history of voter suppression, how voting can fix it and her new documentary "All In: The Fight for Democracy." Then we unpack at the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic, including a second wave in the UK, with government adviser and director of the Wellcome Trust Jeremy Farrar. Our Walter Isaacson speaks Doris Kearns Goodwin, U.S. presidential historian, about the extraordinary life and legacy of the cultural icon and late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Gibney, Director of “Agents of Chaos,” and Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the new documentary that pulls back the curtain on Russian interference in 2016. Then, Yoruba Richen, Director of "The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show" talks about the iconic Black singer and activist who made history. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to podcast host and author Jay Shetty about his latest book, “Think Like a Monk.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former British Ambassador to the US Kim Darroch sits down with Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss the leaked cables about President Trump that ended his career, and the future of the "special relationship." Then, turning to the world of sport, former tennis champion Billie Jean King talks about mixing athleticism and activism. She also reflects on her legacy as the Fed Cup is renamed in her honor. Our Michel Martin speaks with former NRA senior strategist Joshua L. Powell about his new book, “Inside the NRA,” which accuses the organization of corruption and political extremism. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on nearly every industry, and the arts especially are feeling the strain, with theatres still unable to reopen their doors. Kwame Kwei-Armah is the artistic director at London’s prestigious The Young Vic; he joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss how he and his peers are dealing with this and looking to the future. He also opens up about his experience as a black man in the industry and the racism he’s faced. Then turning to U.S. politics, Al Franken, former Senate Democrat and author of "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them," traces the war on facts-- from Rush Limbaugh to the current administration. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to Adrian Wooldridge, The Economist political editor, and John Micklethwait, Bloomberg News editor-in-chief, about how the pandemic has highlighted weaknesses in Western governments. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Anton, former National Security Council spokesman and author of "The Stakes," speaks to Christiane Amanpour, about the normalization of ties between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE. Brendan Byrne, producer of the film, “Gaza,” weighs in from Belfast, Northern Ireland to explain the inspiration behind the film, and how the people of Gaza are crying out to be heard. Melinda Gates, Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation discusses the 2020 Goalkeepers Report, and how the coronavirus pandemic is causing major global development setbacks. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, about his latest book and why he thinks America needs to confront the lies it tells itself about being “a redeemer nation.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the Republicans covid-19 response and what she says is a lack of leadership. She explains that majority leader Mitch McConnell hasn't shown up to a single negotiation on COVID relief. As the coronavirus pandemic continues we see the deadly effects of the climate crisis. Then Kent Nishimura, photojournalist at the Los Angeles Times, talks about coming face to face with California’s wildfires. And from one crisis to another, Jelani Cobb, correspondent for FRONTLINE's "Policing the Police 2020," discusses the fight for racial justice inside America’s police system. He reflects on Newark's police reforms and his updated documentary. Our Michel Martin speaks to Joan C. Williams, Director of the Center for WorkLife Law, about how the pandemic is impacting working mothers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices