Amanpour
Amanpour is CNN International's flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.
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May 9, 2026 • 42 mins
This week we remember when giants strode this earth - the life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner.
First our conversation from his Montana ranch in 2015, where he told me about the uphill battle to make 24-hour news, his fight to conserve the planet and banish nuclear weapons, and his difficult relationship with his father.
Then memories from veteran journalist and author Walter Isaacson, about his years as Chairman and CEO o...
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May 8, 2026 • 55 mins
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country is confronting deep political division and growing questions about its identity. In his new book, “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written,” former CNN Chairman Walter Isaacson joins the show to re-examine the second line of the Declaration and how its ideals continue to shape what it means to be American today. He also reflects on CNN’...
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May 7, 2026 • 56 mins
At today's meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo, the two discussed their "shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity." Human dignity is often one of the first casualties of war: Iran reports more than three thousand people were killed during the US and Israeli attacks. Very few reporters or Western officials have been permitted into Iran to see the devastation, making the experience of today’s...
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May 6, 2026 • 56 mins
CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. An innovator and an icon, he revolutionized the television business by creating the first 24-hour news channel. Much more than a media mogul, Turner also was an environmentalist, a peace activist, a champion sailor, and a philanthropist. Christiane worked closely with him and joins the show to discuss his life and legacy.
Also on today's show: Danny Citrinowicz, former head of Ira...
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Experts assess whether the US-Iran ceasefire is holding as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz and “Project Freedom,” with analysis from F. Gregory Gause III on regional dynamics involving Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The World Food Programme warns of a growing global hunger crisis tied to the conflict, while Nancy Northup discusses the Supreme Court’s move to preserve access to abortion pills. Plus, Barbara F. Walter...
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Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have led to U.S. forces destroying Iranian boats after attacks on naval and commercial ships, with diplomacy stalled as the conflict enters its third month. Meanwhile, civil rights leaders criticize a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act. Energy experts warn Iran’s blockade is causing a historic global oil supply disruption, with broader impacts still unfolding.
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May 2, 2026 • 42 mins
From the war in Iran, to the global economy, to shifting international alliances - is the old world order gone for good? Former deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Iranian-American academic Vali Nasr on the latest in the war with Iran. Then, as the war's ripple effects seem to play into Putin's hands, the European perspective with Czech President Petr Pavel. CNN reporter Abeer Salman takes us to the West Bank, where Palesti...
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May 1, 2026 • 55 mins
Alix Didier Fils-Aimé describes Haiti’s ongoing crisis, where gang violence has dominated much of Port-au-Prince despite recent government efforts and a U.N.-backed international intervention to restore order; Natalie Livingstone highlights overlooked female figures who contributed to justice during the Nuremberg Trials; and Sarah Isgur discusses the current controversies surrounding the Supreme Court of the United States, arguing ...
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April 30, 2026 • 56 mins
Can technology help us live forever? Award-winning journalist Kara Swisher investigates the Silicon Valley billionaires' quest for longevity and its surprising implications. Don't miss this insightful segment from our latest episode!
Also, dive deep into global politics, innovation, and social change on this episode. From a staggering UAE-OPEC split to the war in Iran, explore with Middle East expert Hassan Ahmadian.
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April 29, 2026 • 38 mins
As tensions rise across continents, we sit down with key figures to discuss the political stalemate in Iran, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and transatlantic relations. Don't miss these critical conversations shaping our world today.
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April 28, 2026 • 56 mins
There's a chain reaction happening across the world: The longer the Iran war drags on, the more the US drains its global supply of critical weapons. And the longer oil prices remain high, the more Russia reaps the rewards, leaving Europe increasingly exposed to Putin's aggressive instincts. Petr Pavel is president of the Czech Republic, former chief-of-staff of the Czech armed services, and served as chair of NATO's military commit...
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April 27, 2026 • 56 mins
A diplomatic stand-off continues between the US and Iran after President Donald Trump called off his negotiating team's trip to Pakistan to meet with the Iranian delegation. The President has said Iran "can call" if they want but said the war could end soon. In turn, Iran has floated an initial deal that would require Washington to permanently end the war in exchange for the reopening of Hormuz. Sanam Vakil, Director of the Middle ...
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April 25, 2026 • 42 mins
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran has sucked up global attention and resources. Meanwhile, Ukraine's fight for survival against Russia is grinding on, with no end in sight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells Christiane Amanpour efforts toward a ceasefire with Russia are unlikely as the United States shifts its focus to the Middle East. Then, as the Iran conflict drags on, former US negotiator ...
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April 24, 2026 • 55 mins
From Iran to Lebanon, to Israel and the occupied West Bank, the Middle East is truly in flames. In Lebanon, Israel continues to pound Hezbollah in the south, despite a so-called ceasefire and ongoing talks with the Lebanese government. Meantime, Israeli settlers are ramping up their violence against Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank, often with the security forces looking on, and even participating. Inside Israel, many Israeli...
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April 23, 2026 • 56 mins
While President Trump argues the new Iranian regime is diminished, experts claim that a more hardline generation of leaders is now calling the shots. Nate Swanson served as the National Security Council's Iran director. Days before the US and Israel launched their war, he warned that Iran would respond exactly as it has done. He joins the show to discuss this all.
Also on today's show: Ricardo Zúñiga, who led negotiations with th...
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April 22, 2026 • 56 mins
After four years of virtual stalemate in Ukraine, both Kyiv and the Kremlin are trying to use the war in Iran to their own advantage. President Zelensky visited the Middle East, offering battle-tested expertise on fending off Iran's done attacks, while Russia reportedly backs Iran with critical intelligence and weapons support, and for now, gains from soaring global oil prices. Zelensky joined Christiane from Kyiv.
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April 21, 2026 • 55 mins
The clock is ticking on President Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline. Despite expectations that Vice President JD Vance would travel to Pakistan for round two of negotiations, he remains in Washington. Even if Vance heads to Islamabad, it's uncertain if Iran will turn up. CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson joins the show from Islamabad.
Also on today's show: Matt Smith, Director of Commodity Research, Kpler; Ukrainian...
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April 20, 2026 • 56 mins
The clock is ticking down to the end of the two-week Iran ceasefire and confusion reigns. Every day there seems to be a different answer to the critical questions. Meanwhile, Iran says it will retaliate after the US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to bypass its blockade in the Gulf of Oman. Ellie Geranmayeh is a senior policy fellow at the European Council of Foreign Relations and joins the show to...
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April 18, 2026 • 42 mins
From the moral implications of war to the surprising recruitment tactics in Russia, this episode is packed with compelling conversations and bold revelations. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of today's pressing issues!
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April 17, 2026 • 55 mins
From the very start of his war with Iran, Donald Trump never laid out a coherent exit strategy. The regional implications have been massive: a complete upheaval all over the Middle East with Gulf allies of the US dragged into a war they wanted no part in. Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal led US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, and before that, as Special Forces Commander in Iraq he led the mission to kill Al-Qaeda leader...
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