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Amanpour: Will Hurd, Isha Sesay and Richard Florida

U.S. House Republican Will Hurd joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss a series of racist tweets by President Trump attacking Democratic congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley. Then, former CNN correspondent Isha Sesay discusses her new book Beneath the Tamarind Tree about the search for the Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria and the failed #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Finally, urban studies theorist Richard Florida tells our Walter Isaacson about the divide between the city and suburbia in America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 201958 min

Amanpour: Malcolm Gladwell, Nick Broomfield and David McCullough

Malcolm Gladwell, host of the "Revisionist History" podcast and one of the leading thinkers in the world today, joins Christiane Amanpour to talk inequality in education and the fallibility of memory. Nick Broomfield, director of "Marianne & Leonard", opens up about his film-making and the complicated relationship between acclaimed singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen and his muse Marianne Ihlen. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with David McCullough, the historian and author, to discuss his new book "The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West".To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 201956 min

Barbara Boxer, Van Jones, Michelle Akers and Jackie Sibblies Drury

Barbara Boxer, former Democratic Senator for California, and Van Jones, Host of CNN's "The Van Jones Show", join Christiane Amanpour to discuss two landmark rulings in the U.S. Supreme Court - one on gerrymandering and the other on next year's census. Michelle Akers, the award-winning former U.S. soccer player, reflects on her career and rejoices in the attention women's soccer is finally getting, which has come to a height during to this year's FIFA Women's World Cup. Our Alicia Menendez sits down with Jackie Sibblies Drury, the Pulitzer prize-winning playwright, to talk about her new work "Fairview" and the topics of family and racism that it grapples with.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 201956 min

Amanpour: Veronica Escobar, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Kori Schake, Gita Gopinath

Veronica Escobar, Texas Congresswoman, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the humanitarian crisis at America's Southern border. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor-elect of Istanbul, speaks to us about snatching victory from President Erdogan. Kori Schake, deputy director at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, analyses what İmamoğlu's win means for the future of Turkey and the rest of the world. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with Gita Gopinath the first female chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, to unpack the state of the global economy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 201956 min

Amanpour: Barham Salih, Warren Binford and Frank Langfitt

Barham Salih, the Iraqi President, sits down with Christiane Amanpour to discuss rebuilding Iraq after sanctions, the 2003 invasion and the devastation of ISIS. Warren Binford, professor of law at Willamette University, gives her take on the controversial child detention centers on the U.S-Mexico border. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Frank Langfitt, author of "The Shanghai Free Taxi", about moving to China and creating a free taxi service powered by the exchange of conversations instead of money.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 201956 min

Amanpour: Mohammad Shtayyeh, Bryan Stevenson and Marin Alsop

Mohammad Shtayyeh, the Palestinian Prime Minister, joins Christiane Amanpour for an exclusive interview to discuss the White House's Middle East peace plan. Bryan Stevenson, civil rights lawyer, speaks about how America needs to remember and atone for its history of racial inequality, which he explores in new HBO documentary "True Justice". Our Alicia Menendez sits down with Marin Alsop, the first woman to lead a major American orchestra, to reflect on her life as a pioneering conductor.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 201956 min

Amanpour: Ash Carter, Mavis Staples, Frank Rich

Ash Carter, former U.S. Defense Secretary and author of "Inside the Five-Sided Box", joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss working under President Obama, his opinions on President Trump and rising tensions in Iran. Mavis Staples, the seventy-nine year-old gospel and R&B singer who has been performing since she was eight years old explains why she's not stopping anytime soon. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with Frank Rich, New York Magazine writer and executive producer of HBO's "Veep" & "Succession", to discuss weaving fact and fiction into his award-winning shows.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 201956 min

Amanpour: Adel al-Jubeir, Gérard Araud, Itzhak Perlman and Aisha Nyandoro

Adel al-Jubeir, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, sits down with Christiane Amanpour to unpack the disturbing details of Jamal Khashoggi's murder, which have been published in a new United Nations investigative report. Gérard Araud, the former French ambassador to the U.S. and the U.N., discusses where France and Europe stand, as tensions hot up even further between the U.S. and Iran. Itzhak Perlman, the great violinist, talks about passing his passion on and teaching the world to play like him. Our Alicia Menendez speaks to Aisha Nyandoro, the chief executive of "Springboard Opportunities" about helping support vulnerable families.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 201956 min

Amanpour: Fraser Nelson, Martin Fletcher, Valerie Jarrett and Nicholas Christakis

Fraser Nelson, editor of The Spectator, and Martin Fletcher, former foreign editor of The Times, join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the Tory leadership contest in the UK and front-runner Boris Johnson. Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Obama, reminisces about her career in politics, her family roots and writing her new book "Finding My Voice". Our Michel Martin sits down with Nicholas Christakis, sociologist and author of "Blueprint", to talk about the ancient origins and modern implications of human nature.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 201956 min

Amanpour: Rick Scott, Crispin Blunt and Ramy Youssef

Rick Scott, Florida's Republican senator, speaks to Christiane Amanpour as President Donald Trump launches his 2020 election campaign in Scott's very own state - they talk re-election, healthcare and immigration. Crispin Blunt, British Conservative MP, discusses the former President of Egypt Mohammed Morsy's death whilst on trial and what this means for democracy in Egypt. Our Hari Sreenivasan sits down Ramy Youssef, creator and star of "Ramy", to discuss how his new series connects his Egyptian heritage with his American life through the use of comedy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 201956 min

Amanpour: Hamid Baeidinejad, Bill Burns, Nathan Law and Tracy K. Smith

Hamid Baeidinejad, Iranian Ambassador to the U.K., joins Christiane Amanpour for an exclusive interview after President Trump accuses Iran of attacking ships in the Gulf. Bill Burns, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, gives his take on the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Nathan Law, former Legislative Councillor and founding chair of Demosisto, talks about why protesters in Hong Kong are refusing to back down until Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam resigns. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with Tracy K. Smith, the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States, to discuss America's troubled racial history, as well as her own family history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 201956 min

Amanpour: Matteo Salvini, Sienna Miller, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the populist group Northern League, talks to Christiane Amanpour about the EU, immigration and climate change. Sienna Miller, the British-American actress, opens up about the making of her new film "American Woman" and life in the public eye. Our Walter Isaacson speaks with Pulitzer-prize winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 201956 min

Amanpour: Keith Bush, Nina Morrison, Sergio Jaramillo, Yousef Bashir

Keith Bush, who was jailed for 33 years for a crime he didn't commit, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his exoneration. Nina Morrison, senior litigation counsel at the Innocence Project, weighs in on Bush's case and the problems with the American judicial system. Sergio Jaramillo, a former lead peace negotiator, talks about the fragility of Colombia's peace deal with FARC rebels. Our Alicia Menendez Sits down with Yousef Bashir, Palestinian-American author, to reflect on Bashir's life growing up in war torn Gaza and his new book "The Words of My Father".To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 201956 min

Amanpour: Emily Lau, Christiaan Triebert, Eliot Higgins and James Carroll

Emily Lau, former Chairperson of the Democratic Party, talks to Christiane Amanpour amidst the unrest and mass protests occurring in Hong Kong in response to the extradition bill. Eliot Higgins, founder of open-source, investigative website Bellingcat, Christiaan Triebert, Bellingcat alumnus and New York Times journalist, discuss their new documentary and the importance of fact checking in the era of fake news. Our Michel Martin sits down with James Carroll, former Catholic priest, to find out why he thinks the Catholic church should abolish the priesthood.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 201956 min

Amanpour: Angus King, Andy Beshear, Abby Gluck, Rick Atkinson

Senator Angus King of Maine joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the increasing possibility of a trade war between the U.S. and China and the effect it will have on the Maine lobster industry. Andy Beshear, the Attorney General of Kentucky, and Abby Gluck, Yale law professor, dig into the opioid crisis and the big pharma companies responsible. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer prize winning historian, to get his take on America's revolutionary war.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 201956 min

Amanpour: Arturo Sarukhan, Nicholas Kulish, Scott Allen and Elaine Welteroth

Arturo Sarukhan, former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S, sits down with Christiane Amanpour to dig into the tariff war between Mexico and Trump. Nicholas Kulish, investigative correspondent for The New York Times, and Dr. Scott Allen, a whistle-blower from the Department of Homeland Security, discuss the controversial U.S. migrant detention facilities and those who are profiting from it. Our Alicia Menendez talks to Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief of teen vogue and author of "More Than Enough", about diversity in media and empowering the next generation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 201957 min

Amanpour: Ibrahim Halawa, Maya Foa, John Waters, Kate Hamill

Ibrahim Halawa, former prisoner in Egypt, and Maya Foa, director of human rights organization Reprieve, discuss the mass trials occurring in Egypt under President el-Sisi's government. John Waters, director of "Hairspray", reflects on his career and writing his memoir, "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder". Our Alicia Menendez sits down with Kate Hamill, actor and playwright, about her adaptation of "Little Women" and the importance of updating the classics.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 201956 min

Amanpour: Jake Larson, Carlisle Salapare, Antony Beevor, Mark Esper and Christine Ockrent

Jake Larson, a 96 year-old WWII D-Day veteran, and Carlisle Salapare, a 17 year-old high school student, join Christiane Amanpour in Normandy, France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Antony Beevor, military historian, discusses the events of that momentous day. Mark Esper, U.S. Secretary of the Army, talks about instilling the patriotism of WWII veterans in the soldiers of today, as well as the U.S. Army's policy on Transgender service people. Christine Ockrent, journalist and commentator, unpacks the politics behind the pageantry of the day.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 201957 min

Amanpour: Jamie McCourt, David Morris, Sian Philips and Patton Oswalt

Jamie McCourt, the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day. David Morris, co-director of "Nureyev", discusses the process of making the film with his sister Jacqui, which portrays Russian ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev. Dame Sian Phillips, who narrated the film, describes her friendship with the infamous dancer who defected during the cold war. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Patton Oswalt, writer, comedian and actor, about how he uses comedy to heal his grief.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 201956 min

Amanpour: Christopher Ruddy, Vince Cable, Bob Inglis, Katharine Hayhoe and Wyatt Cenac

Christopher Ruddy, President and CEO of Newsmax Media Inc., joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss Brexit, trade talks and his close friend President Donald Trump's U.K. state visit. Vince Cable, Leader of the UK Liberal Democrats explains why he declined to attend the U.K. state banquet. Katharine Hayhoe, atmospheric scientist and Bob Inglis, former Congressman talk about the importance of getting behind climate change policy and listening to the science. Our Michel Martin sits down with Wyatt Cenac, comedian and host of HBO's "Problem Areas" and explains why his latest series is tackling inequality in education.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 201956 min

Amanpour: Nigel Sheinwald, Ava DuVernay and David Kwong

Sir Nigel Sheinwald, the former U.K. Ambassador to the United States and the European Union, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss U.K.-U.S. relations as President Donald Trump lands in London for his U.K. state visit. Ava DuVernay, Creator, Co-writer & Director, of "When They See Us", discusses her fictionalization of the 1989 Central Park five case where five black and Latino boys were wrongly imprisoned for the rape of a white woman. Our Walter Isaacson talks to David Kwong, the New York Times crossword developer and magician, about his sold-out show "The Enigmatist", as well as performing some magic tricks.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 201956 min

Amanpour: Robert Caro, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen and Emilio Estevez

In this episode we take a look back at some of our favourite interviews this year. Renowned biographer Robert Caro joins Christiane Amanpour in New York to discuss his career and his latest book "Working". Israeli author and psychologist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen discusses the power of propaganda and the recent election in Israel. Our Alicia Menendez talks to actor and director Emilio Estevez about his latest film, "The Public."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 201956 min

Amanpour: Mahamed Hashi, Mikey Davis, Laurie Halse Anderson and Matthew Walker

In this episode we take a look back at some of our favourite interviews this year. Mahamed Hashi, the Co-founder of the Brixton Soup Kitchen and Mikey Davis, a Program Specialist at Cure Violence in Chicago join Christiane Amanpour to discuss knife crime in the U.K and the U.S. Our Alicia Menendez talks to author Laurie Halse Anderson about her experiences of sexual assault and her book, "Shout". Sleep expert Matthew Walker discusses why sleep deprivation is such a big health risk.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 201956 min

Amanpour: Hilde Schramm, Deborah Lipstadt and Greta Thunberg

In this episode we take a look back at some of our favourite interviews this year. Hilde Schramm, the daughter of Nazi architect Albert Speer, discusses her foundation and how she came to terms with her father's involvement with Hitler. Our Walter Isaacson talks to author Deborah Lipstadt about her book, "Antisemitism: Here and Now" , and fighting hatred in the U.S. Climate activist Greta Thunberg discusses how she first took an interest in global warming.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 201956 min

Amanpour: Angela Merkel, Ron Howard and Stacey Cunningham

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 201957 min

Amanpour: Ted Deutch, David Blight and Mark Bertolini

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 201956 min

Fraser Nelson, Carl Bildt, Andrew Yang, David Miliband

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 201956 min

Amanpour: E.J. Dionne, Norman Ornstein, John Bachmann and Eric Liu

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 increase civic engagement.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 201956 min

Kori Schake, Karin Von Hippel, Mark Hannah, Susan Dynarski, Ruth Reichl

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 about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 201956 min

Amanpour: David Petraeus, José Andrés and Suketu Mehta

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 201956 min

Amanpour: Jim Baker, Anne Applebaum and Erin Lee Carr

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 learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 201956 min

Amanpour: Robin Wright, Hatice Cengiz, Radhika Jones and Rachel Lears

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.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 201956 min

Amanpour: Jim Sciutto, Gloria Steinem, Dr. David Eisenberg and Raj Kumar

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 201957 min

Amanpour: Tom Cotton, Tim Kaine and Common

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, 201956 min

Amanpour: Jacinda Ardern, Masha Gessen, Kelsey Grammer & Danielle de Niese

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 201956 min

Amanpour: Eric Schmidt, Alan Eagle, Glenda Jackson & Phillip Youmans

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/adchoices

May 13, 201956 min

Amanpour: Waleed Aly, Heidi Schreck and Ben Taub

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 201956 min

Amanpour: George Packer, Andrew Scott, Paul Irving and Kate Pakenham

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 female cast.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 201956 min

Amanpour: Mitt Romney, Chris Murphy, Bill Weld and Neha Narula

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 about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 201955 min

Amanpour: Paul Mozur, Jared Diamond and Maddie Corman

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 protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 201957 min

Amanpour: Norman Ornstein, Susan Glasser, Madawi Al-Rasheed and Stanley Nelson

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 latest work "Boss: The Black Experience in Business."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 201957 min

Amanpour: Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Craig Ferguson and Amanda Gorman

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, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 201957 min

Amanpour: Gavin Newsom, John Sopko, WYNTON MARSALIS

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 about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 201956 min

Amanpour: Adam Schiff, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Barbara Boxer and Michael Bennett

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 learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 201956 min

Amanpour: Carlos Vecchio, Shannon Watts, Robert Draper and Elizabeth Diller

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 201956 min

Amanpour: Michael German, Yascha Mounk, Varshini Prakash and Alec Baldwin

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 actor Alec Baldwin about his new film "Framing John DeLorean" and impersonating President Trump on Saturday Night Live.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 201956 min

Amanpour: Mariana Mazzucato, Sally Wainwright, Suranne Jones, Ray Dalio and John Ochsendorf

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 more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 201956 min

Amanpour: Amanda Renteria, Bakari Sellers, Jennifer Eberhardt and Ryan O'Connell

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 protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 201956 min

Amanpour: Dimitri Simes, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Jamie Metzl

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 CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 201956 min

Amanpour: Alaina Teplitz, Gérard Araud, Tim Blake Nelson and Afroditi Panagiotakou

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 protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 201956 min