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Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

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 World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going. Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no world order. From Trump and Putin to the war in Ukraine, China’s global rise, and chaos in the Middle East, geopolitics has never been more dangerous or unpredictable. The Ex Files provides unparalleled insight into the issues keeping world leaders, and the rest of us, awake at night. With searing honesty, jaw-dropping stories, and candid humour, this is the foreign policy podcast for our fractured age. They’re no longer married, but when it comes to current affairs, Christiane and Jamie still finish each other’s sentences. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.comCopyright 2025 Global Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • Q&A: Trump’s “bullying” of reporters, the Saudi Crown Prince & arrests over the Epstein Files?

    Q&A: Trump’s “bullying” of reporters, the Saudi Crown Prince & arrests over the Epstein Files?
    Nov 27 2025

    In this week’s Q&A, in the wake of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, Christiane and Jamie are asked how the US should best deal with regimes that, despite condemnable human rights records, remain important strategic allies.

    They’re also asked why President Trump gets away with his consistently rude treatment of journalists, Christiane noting a recent but already infamous incident in which the President angrily hushed a female journalist: “Quiet, piggy”.

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    25 mins
  • Why is Trump trying to make Ukraine sign a "surrender document"?

    Why is Trump trying to make Ukraine sign a "surrender document"?
    Nov 25 2025

    Why is Washington pushing Ukraine to accept a “peace plan” that hands Putin almost everything he wants? In this episode, Christiane explains why the latest US-backed proposals and Trump's pressure campaign are so problematic - and gives her very personal reaction to the fast-moving negotiations.

    And as high-stakes talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US take place in Abu Dhabi, Christiane and Jamie examine the compromises Zelensky could be cornered into - and whether Trump can be convinced to continue supporting Ukraine if the war drags on into next year.

    Later, Christiane and Jamie react to Trump and Mamdani's surprising first meeting in the Oval Office, plus they explore how tech bros have muscled their way into US politics, and they wrap up with this week's recommendations!

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    36 mins
  • Trump’s Epstein Files U-turn & the “dark money” controlling politics

    Trump’s Epstein Files U-turn & the “dark money” controlling politics
    Nov 20 2025

    In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie are asked to explain the potential rationale behind Donald Trump’s U-turn on the Epstein files. The bill ordering the release of the files has passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate, with Trump’s blessing… despite him recently labelling congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene a “traitor” for supporting the motion.

    They’re also asked about the “dark money” used by donors to control politicians and influence policy. What can be done to increase the transparency of policy decision-making and reduce any potential conflicts of interest?

    Have a question for a future Q&A episode? Send it to: amanpourpod@global.com

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    23 mins
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