Amanpour
393 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 475 ratingsAmanpour is CNN International's flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.
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Amanpour: David Hogg, Patricia and Manuel Oliver, Dave Cullen, Jez Butterworth and Laura Donnelly
February 14, 2019 21:17 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this first anniversary of the shooting in Parkland, Florida, the Co-Founder of the March For Our Lives movement David Hogg joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the progress made in the last year. Patricia and Manuel Oliver, the parents of a victim of the shooting, talk about their work to build on the Parkland legacy. Dave Cullen, the author of "Parkland: Birth of a Movement" discusses how the students can maintain the momentum their activism has gained. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Playw...
Amanpour: Jay Inslee, Anna Taylor, James Balog, Tarell Alvin McCraney and Andre Holland
February 13, 2019 20:26 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBJay Inslee, the Governor of Washington joins Christiane Amanpour from Seattle to discuss his potential 2020 Presidential campaign and the Green New Deal. Anna Taylor, the environmental youth activist, talks about her work as a leader of "Youth Strike 4 Action". Photographer James Balog discusses his new documentary "The Human Element". Our Michel Martin talks to Tarell Alvin McCraney and Andre Holland, Screenwriter and Executive Producer respectively of the film "High Flying Bird" about why i...
Amanpour: Dee Margo, Mary Bauer, Ed Lavandera and Michael Chertoff
February 12, 2019 20:01 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBDee Margo, the Mayor of El Paso, joins Christiane Amanpour from Texas to discuss President Trump's rally and the ongoing controversy around the border wall. Mary Bauer and Ed Lavandera talk about the impacts of the President's child separation policy. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Michael Chertoff, the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security about his new book "Exploding Data: Reclaiming Our Cybersecurity in the Digital Age". via Knit
Amanpour: Pat Toomey, Parag Khanna and Jon Batiste
February 11, 2019 20:35 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBSenator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss a possible second government shutdown again over migration and President Trump's border wall. Parag Khanna, author of "The Future is Asian" talks about China- U.S. trade talks and why the entire continent is an economic powerhouse. Our Walter Isaacson talks to musician Jon Batiste about working on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and his upcoming Broadway musical. via Knit
Amanpour: Spike Lee, Nicola Sturgeon and Leila Slimani
February 08, 2019 19:16 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBSpike Lee sits down with Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss his Oscar nomination for 'BlacKkKlansman' and the pervading issue of race in America. Our Michel Martin talks to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about Brexit and it's ramifications for Scotland. Leila Slimani, the author of "Lullaby" and "Adèle" discusses her work, President Macron and the #MeToo movement via Knit
Amanpour: William Cohen, Betsy West, Julie Cohen and Marlon James
February 07, 2019 20:25 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBWilliam Cohen, the former U.S. Defense Secretary joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss President Trump's announcement of another summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un. Betsy West and Julie Cohen, the Directors and Producers of the Oscar Nominated "RBG" talk about the incredible career of the film's subject, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Our Alicia Menendez talks to author Marlon James about his latest book "Black Leopard, Red Wolf". via Knit
Amanpour: Van Jones, Scott Jennings, Veronica Escobar and Colin Quinn
February 06, 2019 20:07 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBVan Jones, the former Special Adviser to President Obama and Scott Jennings, the former Special Assistant to President Bush join Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss Trump's State of the Union address. Veronica Escobar, the newly elected Democratic Congresswoman from Texas talks about her district, El Paso, and President Trump's wall. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to comedian Colin Quinn about his new show 'Red State Blue State' and why he thinks America should break up. via Knit
Amanpour: Dick Cavett, Richard E. Grant and Hanna Stotland
February 05, 2019 17:38 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBChristiane Amanpour looks back at some of the best interviews in the last year. A trip down memory lane with Dick Cavett, the host of The Dick Cavett Show, as he looks back at some of his high profile interviews from John Lennon to Katharine Hepburn. Actor Richard E. Grant discusses his childhood with an alcoholic father and his new film "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Our Michel Martin talks to Education Consultant Hanna Stotland about access to education and some of her controversial clients. vi...
Amanpour: Ali Soufan, Lawrence Wright, Ethan Hawke and Nadine Labaki
February 04, 2019 18:32 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBChristiane Amanpour looks back at some of the best interviews in the past year. Ali Soufan, former FBI Special Agent and Lawrence Wright, author of "The Looming Tower" join the show to discuss the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and American foreign policy. Actor Ethan Hawke talks about his decades-long career and directing his latest film "Blaze". Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Director Nadine Labaki, about her film "Capernaum" which tells the story of a young Syrian refugee in Lebanon. via Knit
Amanpour: Hilde Schramm and Greta Thunberg
February 01, 2019 17:29 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBChristiane Amanpour speaks with Hilde Schramm, the daughter of Nazi armaments minister Albert Speer, and climate activist Greta Thunberg. via Knit
Amanpour: Juan Guaidó, Zhang Xin, Lawrence Wilkerson and Fawzia Koofi
January 31, 2019 20:14 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBJuan Guaidó, the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly joins Christiane Amanpour from Caracas, Venezuela to discuss his continuing campaign to pressure Nicolás Maduro out of power. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Zhang Xin, the CEO of Soho China, about the worsening China-U.S. relations. Lawrence Wilkerson, the former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, discusses President Trump turning on his own intelligence chiefs. Fawzia Koofi, the Afghan MP talks about the peace talks with the Taliban. ...
Amanpour: Carlos Vecchio, Ryan Young, Richard Alley, Pawel Pawlikowski and Sara Goldrick-Rab
January 30, 2019 20:09 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBCarlos Vecchio, the Venezuelan Opposition-appointed Charge d'Affaires to the U.S. joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington D.C. to discuss his meeting with Mike Pence and developments at home in Venezuela. Our Ryan Young reports live from Chicago on the polar vortex causing record low temperatures throughout the Midwest. Richard Alley, the Climate Scientist from Pennsylvania State University discusses the science behind the extreme weather. Director Pawel Pawlikowski talks about his new Acad...
Amanpour: Bob Menendez, Francisco Sucre, Barbara Res, Mia Love and Andrew Ross Sorkin
January 29, 2019 20:38 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBSenator Bob Menendez of New Jersey joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington to discuss new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela. Francisco Sucre, member of the Venezuelan National Assembly and a supporter of self-declared interim President Juan Guaido talks about what may happen next. Barbara Res, the former Executive Vice President of the Trump Organisation and former Republican Congresswoman Mia Love discuss how President Trump handled the shutdown. In the second part of our Walter Isaacson's ...
Amanpour: Sean McFate, Stanley McChrystal, Plácido Domingo and Douglas Rushkoff
January 28, 2019 17:39 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBSean McFate, the former paratrooper and author of "The New Rules of War" and Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the changing face of war. Plácido Domingo, arguably the most successful opera singer of all time, sits down to talk about his extraordinary career, encouraging young talent and why he's not slowing down, even at 78. Our Michel Martin talks to media theorist Douglas Rushkoff about his new book "Team Human." via Knit
Amanpour: Jason Rezaian, Tressie McMillan Cottom and Jens Spahn
January 25, 2019 17:44 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBJason Rezaian, the author of "Prisoner", joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the 544 days he spent in Evin prison in Tehran, Iran. Our Alicia Menendez talks to Tressie McMillan Cottom, the renowned sociology professor and author of "Thick: And Other Essays" about the relationship African-American women have with beauty, health and politics. Jens Spahn, the German Health Minister, discusses Brexit and Angela Merkel's relationship with President Trump. via Knit
Amanpour: Adam Schiff, Ivan Duque and David Treuer
January 24, 2019 21:03 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBCongressman Adam Schiff of California joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington to discuss America's role in the protests in Venezuela, the government shutdown and the Russia investigation. Ivan Duque, the Colombian President, talks about Juan Guaido and the power struggle in Venezuela. Our Walter Isaacson talks to David Treuer, the author of "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" about Native American history. via Knit
Amanpour: Al Gore, Jennifer Peace, Abdullah Abdullah and Sarah El Deeb
January 23, 2019 20:35 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBIn an exclusive interview Al Gore, the former U.S. Vice President joins Christiane Amanpour from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the government shutdown and his work on climate change. Jennifer Peace, a transgender Captain in the U.S. Army talks about President Trump's ban on trans people serving in the military. Abdullah Abdullah, the Chief Executive of Afghanistan, discusses the ongoing war in his country. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Sarah El Deeb, Syria Correspo...
Amanpour: Tony Blair, J. David Cox, David Mulroney and Claire Lehmann
January 22, 2019 20:49 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBTony Blair, the former British Prime Minister joins Christiane Amanpour from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to discuss Brexit. J. David Cox, the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees talks about the government shutdown. David Mulroney, the former Canadian Ambassador to China discusses diplomatic relations between the two countries. Our Alicia Menendez talks to Quillette Founder and Publisher Claire Lehmann about the so-called "intellectual dark ...
Amanpour: Brett McGurk, Rashad Robinson and Reniqua Allen
January 21, 2019 20:31 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBBrett McGurk, the former special U.S. envoy for the global coalition to counter ISIS, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Rashad Robinson about his work as the President of the non-profit Color for Change. Reniqua Allen, the author of "It Was All a Dream" discusses why she believes the American dream is dead for black millennials. via Knit
Amanpour: Anand Giridharadas, Mads Mikkelsen and Lindy West
January 18, 2019 17:42 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBAnand Giridharadas, the author of "Winners Take All" sits down with Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss Brexit and global leadership. Actor Mads Mikkelsen talks about his new film, "Arctic." Our Alicia Menendez talks to Lindy West about her campaign #ShoutYourAbortion. via Knit
Amanpour: Adam Kinzinger, Tarana Burke and Tim Wu
January 17, 2019 20:55 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBRepublican Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Christiane Amanpour from Washington to discuss the ongoing impact of the government shutdown and President Trump's leadership. Tarana Burke, the founder of the "MeToo" Movement, discusses the new documentary "Surviving R.Kelly" shining a light on the R and B star's history of sexual abuse allegations. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Tim Wu, author of "The Curse of Bigness" about the threat of corporate monopolies. via Knit
Amanpour: Tobias Ellwood, Frans Timmermans, Richard E. Grant and Ellie Kemper
January 16, 2019 22:57 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBAs British Prime Minister Theresa May faces down a vote of no confidence, Tobias Ellwood the U.K. Defense Secretary joins Christiane Amanpour from parliament to discuss where the government stands. Frans Timmermans, the Vice President of the EU Commission talks about what the British government must do next. Actor Richard E. Grant discusses his childhood, Brexit and his new film "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Our Michel Martin talks to Actress Ellie Kemper about why "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is...
Amanpour: Ilhan Omar, Linda Villarosa and Scott Galloway
January 15, 2019 20:12 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBIlhan Omar, Minnesota's Congresswoman joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss Rep. Steve King's recent comments, the government shutdown and her hope in the new, diverse Congress. Linda Villarosa, a Contributing Writer to the New York Times Magazine talks about racial disparity in infant mortality. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Entrepreneur and Professor Scott Galloway, the author of "The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google" about Silicon Valley's influence. via Knit
Amanpour: Mike Rogers, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ankur Jain
January 14, 2019 20:31 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBMike Rogers, the former Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her career, her battle with opioid addiction and her new film "An Acceptable Loss". Our Alicia Menendez talks to Ankur Jain, Kairos Founder and CEO, about how millennials can prepare for challenges ahead. via Knit
Amanpour: Mark Munoz, Rory Stewart, Afua Hirsch, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Monique Brown and Alex Long
January 11, 2019 17:17 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBMark Munoz, a furloughed Fire Captain for the U.S. Forest Service talks to Christiane Amanpour about the realities of the ongoing government shutdown. Rory Stewart, the British MP discusses the upcoming vote on the Brexit bill and Afua Hirsch, the author of "Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging" talks about Brexit's effect on ordinary Brits. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, director of "Never Look Away" discusses how art can fight extremism. Our Michel Martin talks to Baltimore Police ...
Amanpour: Lawrence Wright, Ali Soufan, Spike Lee and Andrew Ross Sorkin
January 10, 2019 20:29 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBPulitzer prize-winning author Lawrence Wright and former FBI special agent Ali Soufan join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the bi-partisan event in Congress they're attending to mark 100 days since Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Spike Lee, the director of "BlacKkKlansman" discusses the extraordinary true story behind the film. Our Walter Isaacson talks to New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin about the link between credit cards and mass shootings. via Knit
Amanpour: Chuck Hagel, Barry Jenkins and Stephanie Murphy
January 09, 2019 20:37 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBAs the government shutdown continues, the former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the President's Oval Office address as well as his foreign policy. Barry Jenkins, the writer and director of "If Beale Street Could Talk" talks about representation in his film and the awards season. Our Michel Martin talks to Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida about her family's journey to America. via Knit
Amanpour: Lawrence Summers, Katharine Hayhoe and Lenny Kravitz
January 08, 2019 20:38 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBLawrence Summers, the Harvard University Professor joins Christiane Amanpour to discusses the China-U.S. trade war and the ongoing talks between the two countries. Atmospheric Scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks about how she bridges the divide between science and religion. In the second part of our Hari Sreenivasan's interview with rock star Lenny Kravitz, he discusses his relationship with his daughter and his charity work. via Knit
Amanpour: David Urban, Kori Schake and Lenny Kravitz
January 07, 2019 21:23 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBAs the government shutdown continues, Adviser to President Trump's 2020 campaign David Urban joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss whether the President might declare a state of emergency and what this means. Kori Schake, the former U.S. State Department official discusses the shutdown's impact on U.S. foreign policy. In the first part of our Hari Sreenivasan's interview with Lenny Kravitz, the singer and actor discusses his upbringing and his new album, "Raise Vibration." via Knit
Amanpour: Stephen Daldry, Ammar Haj Ahmad, Terence Ward and Karla Welch
December 21, 2018 15:44 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBDirector Stephen Daldry and actor Ammar Haj Ahmad join Christiane Amanpour from New York to discuss portraying the humanity of the Calais refugee camp in their play, "The Jungle" and Ammar's personal experience as a Syrian refugee. Terence Ward talks about Wahhabism, the House of Saud and his new book "The Wahhabi Code: How the Saudis Spread Extremism Globally." Our Alicia Menendez talks to Stylist Karla Welch about her political take on fashion and her recent collaboration with Levi's. via Knit
Amanpour: Jesse Klaver, Saikat Chakrabarti, Kara Swisher, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey
December 20, 2018 20:26 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBJesse Klaver, the leader of the Dutch Green Party and Saikat Chakrabarti, Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Chief of Staff join Christiane Amanpour to discuss working together to combat climate change and the global rise of Green political parties. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Kara Swisher, the Executive Editor of Recode about the latest Facebook scandal. Award-winning BBC journalists Fi Glover and Jane Garvey discuss how their hit podcast "Fortunately...with Fi and Jane" is an ...
Amanpour: Van Jones, Mark Holden, Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly and Somini Sengupta
December 19, 2018 20:14 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBVan Jones, a former Special Adviser to President Obama and Mark Holden, the Senior VP and General Counsel to Koch Industries join Christiane Amanpour to discuss The First Step Act, new prison reform that the Senate passed yesterday. Actors Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly talk about their new film, "Stan & Ollie" based on the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Our Michel Martin talks to New York Times correspondent Somini Sengupta about her work covering the climate. via Knit
Amanpour: Michael Beschloss, Alan Rusbridger and Nadine Labaki
December 18, 2018 20:19 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBMichael Beschloss, the historian and author of "Presidents at War" joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the delayed sentencing of Michael Flynn and the China trade war. Alan Rusbridger, the former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian talks about journalism today and his new book "Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now." Our Michel Martin talks to Lebanese film Director Nadine Labaki about her new film "Capernaum." via Knit
Amanpour: Martin Griffiths, Lucy Aharish, Tsahi Halevi, Bnyad Sharef and Maggie Anderson
December 17, 2018 20:33 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBMartin Griffiths, the U.N. Special Envoy to Yemen joins Christiane Amanpour from Brussels to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country and the ceasefire set to start midnight local time Tuesday. Israeli News Anchor Lucy Aharish and Israeli actor Tsahi Halevi talk about their unconventional Jewish-Muslim marriage. Our Michel Martin talks to Bnyad Sharef, an Iraqi immigrant and Maggie Anderson, a former Trump supporter who developed an enduring friendship in spite of their differen...
Amanpour: Garrett Graff, Elie Honig, Steve McQueen and Ben Domenech
December 14, 2018 18:01 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBGarrett Graff, author of "The Threat Matrix: Inside Robert Mueller's FBI" and Elie Honig, a former federal prosecutor join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the latest accusations mounting against President Trump. Director Steve McQueen discusses being snubbed by the Golden Globes and his new film, "Widows." Our Alicia Menendez talks to Ben Domenech the co-founder of the conservative online magazine, The Federalist, about why he turned his back on the Republican party. via Knit
Amanpour: Jan Egeland, Dick Cavett and Hanna Stotland
December 13, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBJan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council joins Christiane Amanpour to discusses the diplomatic failure in Syria. Late night talk show host, Dick Cavett spills the secrets of his iconic interviews. Our Martin Michel talks to Hanna Stotland, Educational who helps those accused of sexual misconduct get in to U.S. colleges. via Knit
Amanpour Special Edition: British PM faces leadership challenge
December 12, 2018 19:08 - 48 minutes - 22 MBChristiane Amanpour live from Westminster in London - as British Prime Minister, Theresa May faces a leadership challenge. via Knit
Amanpour: Mairead McGuinness, Margot Robbie and Annette Gordon-Reed
December 11, 2018 20:33 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBMairead McGuinness, the Vice President of the European Parliament joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the ongoing Brexit turmoil. Margot Robbie talks about working on her latest film "Mary, Queen of Scots." Our Walter Isaacson talks to Historian and Harvard Professor Annette Gordon-Reed about the history of America's great leaders. via Knit
Amanpour: Peter Hain, Jeffrey Toobin, Trevor Potter and Sam Rodriguez
December 10, 2018 20:26 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBPeter Hain, a Member of the British House of Lords joins Christiane Amanpour from Parliament to discuss Prime Minister Theresa May delaying a vote on her Brexit deal. Jeffrey Toobin and Trevor Potter talk about the latest in Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. Our Michel Martin talks to Christian Evangelical Pastor Sam Rodriguez about preaching to his Latino community on the divisive actions of President Trump. via Knit
Amanpour: Jamie Metzl, Laurence Haim and Zoe Kazan
December 07, 2018 18:07 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBJamie Metzl, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the trade war and China-U.S. relations following President Trump and Xi Jinping's meeting at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires. Laurence Haim, the former Spokesperson for Emmanuel Macron talks about the escalating tensions in France over the fuel tax and President Macron's leadership. Our Alicia Menendez talks to actress and writer Zoe Kazan about her latest film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" via Knit
Amanpour: Claire McCaskill, Ashley Judd and Steve Lopez
December 06, 2018 20:47 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBSenator Claire McCaskill of Missouri joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss her loss in the midterms and the future of the Democrats. Actress and Activist Ashley Judd talks about why she continues to fight for the #MeToo movement and her work for the United Nations Population Fund. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez about his new four part series on child poverty in L.A. via Knit
Amanpour: Claire McCaskill, Ashley Judd and Steve Lopez
December 06, 2018 20:41 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBSenator Claire McCaskill of Missouri joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss her loss in the midterms and the future of the Democrats. Actress and Activist Ashley Judd talks about why she continues to fight for the #MeToo movement and her work for the United Nations Population Fund. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez about his new four part series on child poverty in L.A. via Knit
Amanpour: David Remnick, Josh Campbell and Malcolm Nance
December 05, 2018 20:45 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBAs the United States honors the life of President George H.W Bush at his funeral service in Washington D.C., David Remnick, the Editor of The New Yorker joins Christiane Amanpour to take stock of 41's legacy. Josh Campbell, the former FBI Supervisory Special Agent discusses developments in the Mueller investigation. Our Alicia Menendez talks to Malcolm Nance, author of "The Plot to Destroy Democracy" about how he believes President Putin is actively undermining American politics. via Knit