Episodes

  • Remembering 9/11

    Remembering 9/11
    Sep 11 2026
    25 years ago today, the world changed. The September 11, 2001 attacks impacted not just the United States, but the very psyche of the free world. Journalist and author Steve Coll and former State Department adviser Vali Nasr join the program to reflect on that extraordinary day and the events that followed. Also on today's show: Paul Greengrass, Director, "The Uprising"; Janet Reitman, Author, "The Inheritance" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Israeli Settlers Accused of 'Ethnic Cleansing'

    Israeli Settlers Accused of 'Ethnic Cleansing'
    Sep 10 2026
    Britain, France and Canada have announced sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The British Foreign Secretary accused Israeli settlers of "ethnic cleansing" against the Palestinians living there. Israel responded by ordering the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem. The U.S. has yet to push back against the sanctions. The U.N. says settler violence has reached unprecedented levels and this summer, dozens of prominent figures in Israel signed a letter demanding action to 'eradicate Jewish terrorism' in the West Bank. Among them was former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. He joins the program from Tel Aviv. Also on today's show: Frank Kendall, Former US Secretary of the Air Force; Noubar Afeyan, Co-founder & Chairman, Moderna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Former US Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns

    Former US Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns
    Sep 9 2026
    25 years ago this week, America and the world changed forever. The 9/11 attacks shocked people everywhere, and prompted an outpouring of global sympathy, with NATO for the first and only time in its history invoking Article 5, that an attack on one is an attack on all. Today, America's standing appears very different. Nicholas Burns has held many senior positions within the US government, most recently as US Ambassador to China. On September 11 2001, he was America's Ambassador to NATO when Article 5 was first invoked. Also on today's show: Peter Ricketts, UK Government’s Special Envoy for the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry; David Cohen, former US Ambassador to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Serbs Mourn 'Butcher of Bosnia'

    Serbs Mourn 'Butcher of Bosnia'
    Sep 8 2026
    The funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić shocked European officials and cast doubt over Serbia's bid for EU membership. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered to honor the "Butcher of Bosnia," as the former Serb commander was buried with military honors. EU President Ursula von der Leyen called images from the funeral "shocking," and EU Enlargement Chief Marta Kos canceled a planned visit to Serbia in protest. Kos joins the show from Brussels. Also on today's show: Julian Borger, Senior International Correspondent, The Guardian; Utah Governor Spencer Cox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Germany Makes Far-Right Turn

    Germany Makes Far-Right Turn
    Sep 7 2026
    We begin today's show with a historic result in Germany, where the far-right AfD party surged to victory in a state election. While they fell just of an absolute majority, the party is celebrating. Correspondent Fred Pleitgen is on the ground and joins the show live. German analyst Liana Fix also joins the show for more analysis from DC. Also on today's show: Ukrainian Economy Minister Tymofiy Mylovanov; Economics professor Betsey Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Is Russia Waging A "Hybrid War" Against Europe?

    Is Russia Waging A "Hybrid War" Against Europe?
    Sep 5 2026
    Russia is bombarding Europe with so-called "grey attacks" - what might President Putin do next? Christiane asks Czech President, and former NATO General, Petr Pavel, who has been sounding the alarm bells for months. Then, a tribute to an extraordinary and full life. As Gloria Steinem dies at 92, Christiane revisits her conversations with the great feminist activist, who fought for women everywhere. Plus, after Nepal's catastrophic glacial meltdown, a special report on the ongoing search for the living, and the dead. Also on the program, an intriguing new documentary, ‘An Eye For An Eye’, about an Iranian woman who killed her husband after years of abuse—and must pay his family for forgiveness, or face execution. Then, as we mark 35 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union, we look to Christiane’s archive with a piece detailing how the economic shock of the breakup hit Russians in their Vodka. Air date: September 5, 2026 Guests: Petr Pavel Gloria Steinem (archive) Tanaz Eshaghian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • 'American Scoundrel'

    'American Scoundrel'
    Sep 4 2026
    One of Donald Trump's main biographers, Maggie Haberman, says the US president's superpower is his "shamelessness." It's something he likely learned from his mentor, the notorious lawyer and fixer Roy Cohn. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird's latest book, "American Scoundrel," takes a close look at Cohn and how his influence can still be seen on American politics today. Also on today's show: Director Tanaz Eshaghian, "An Eye for an Eye"; author Wilbert Cooper, "The Black Shield" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Embedded with the Lebanese Army

    Embedded with the Lebanese Army
    Sep 3 2026
    In Lebanon, the army is now seeking to regain control from both Israel and Hezbollah. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond has exclusive and rare access to southern Lebanon, as he embeds with the Lebanese Army. He takes us into the warzone and brings us analysis around this piece. Also on today's show: Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley; Gloria Steinem (from the archives); Heidy Khlaaf, Chief AI Scientist, AI Now Institute/ Safety and Security Engineer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins