Episodes

  • An Insider's View of the Mideast Conflict

    An Insider's View of the Mideast Conflict
    Jun 20 2025
    Israel's attacks on Iran and Iran's retaliation have brought the United States to the edge of entering another war in the Middle East. It is exposing divisions within President Trump's cabinet and the MAGA movement over American involvement abroad. As former Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen has an insider's view of war in the Middle East. He joins Christiane to discuss this all. Also on today's show: investigative journalist and author Carol Cadwalladr on the dangers of techno-authoritarianism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Inside Iran's State Broadcaster

    Inside Iran's State Broadcaster
    Jun 19 2025
    As Israel continues to attack Iran, it says Tehran crossed the red line after striking a major hospital in southern Israel. Iran says it was targeting a nearby technology park, but Israel says it was a deliberate attack on civilians. Correspondent Fred Pleitgen is in Tehran and brings a report from outside the state television building that Israel attacked. Also on today's show: Vali Nasr, Author, "Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History"; Jeff Flake, Former Republican US Senator / Former US Ambassador to Turkey; Barbara Walter, Professor of International Affairs, U.C. San Diego / Author, "How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Exclusive: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi

    Exclusive: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi
    Jun 18 2025
    Will the US join Israel in its offensive against Iran? President Donald Trump says, "I may do it, I may not do it." Residents of Tehran have been called upon to evacuate and are mired in traffic gridlocks trying to leave. Meantime, Israel continues to strike leadership targets and nuclear sites. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, rejected the U.S. President's call for unconditional surrender in a taped video message aired on State TV. Majid Takht-Ravanchi is Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, and is a key player in the nuclear negotiations. He joins Christiane in an exclusive interview from Tehran. Also on today's show: Andrei Kelin, Russian Ambassador to the UK; author Hala Alyan (“I'll Tell You When I'm Home”) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi

    IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi
    Jun 17 2025
    President Trump took to social media to warn Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei that he's an "easy target" and calling for unconditional surrender, adding to the fears of Iranians who are desperately trying to leave the capital since Trump told all 10 million to "immediately evacuate." Just before Israel launched its massive attacks, the International Atomic Energy Agency declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation agreements for the first time in 20 years. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi joins Christiane from Vienna. Also on today's show: Jon Finer, Former US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor; DNC Chair Ken Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Making Sense of the Israel-Iran Conflict

    Making Sense of the Israel-Iran Conflict
    Jun 16 2025
    Iran's state television channel says that it has been attacked by Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's air force "controls the skies" over Iran's capital city. Christiane Amanpour switches roles and joins Bianna to analyze this intense moment. Also on today's show: former US State Department official Richard Haass; New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser; Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Israel's Unprecedented Attack Against Iran

    Israel's Unprecedented Attack Against Iran
    Jun 13 2025
    Strikes on Iran continue as Israel plunges the Middle East into dangerous new territory. Iran vows retaliation and launches hundreds of drone strikes against Israel. On today's show we ask key experts and insiders where all of this is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Nobel Prize-Winning Human Rights Lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk

    Nobel Prize-Winning Human Rights Lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk
    Jun 12 2025
    It's "Russia National Day," the anniversary of Russia declaring its sovereignty from the Soviet Union in 1990. The US State Department sent congratulations, even as Russia continues to violate the sovereignty of its neighbor, Ukraine. Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk is pushing for “justice and accountability” as negotiations continue for an end to the Ukraine war. Also on today's show: David Sanger, National Security Correspondent, The New York Times; photojournalist Giles Clarke; comedian Jerrod Carmichael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Immigration Protests Spread Across US

    Immigration Protests Spread Across US
    Jun 11 2025
    Protests over the Trump Administration sending in the National Guard and the Marines to assist in its immigration raids are spreading across the country. Legal and military experts warn that this could threaten American democracy. California Governor Gavin Newsom calls it a brazen abuse of power. Governor Newsom and the State Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing the president to remove the troops from their streets. Bonta says mobilizing 700 marines to support the National Guard in LA is a "unnecessary escalation." He joins Christiane from Alameda, California. Also on today's show: Democratic Congresswoman Norma Torres; human rights lawyer Sir Geoffrey Nice; Tulsa OK Mayor Monroe Nichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins