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Amanpour is CNN International’s flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.

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US Senate's symbolic vote to codify Roe v. Wade May 11, 2022

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The US Senate votes today on a measure that would codify Roe v. Wade. Democratic leadership strongly backs its passage but didn’t expect it to get close to the filibuster-proof 60 votes required. The purpose is more symbolic, shining a spotlight on which senators – and which parties – are for and against abortion rights. The ACLU’s Alexa Kolbi-Molinas recently argued a case on abortion rights before the Supreme Court and joins the show.

Also in today's episode: Audrey Diwan, director of "Happening," a new French film that takes a bracing look at the realities of life before abortion was legal ... Professor and author Richard L. Hasen on how to cure the disinformation that poisons politics.

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The climate impact of weaning off Russian oil May 10, 2022

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As Europe and the G7 plan to phase out Russian oil, could this help or hurt the struggle for green energy? Joining the show to discuss this is US climate envoy John Kerry.

Also on today's show: One of the world's top Russia historians and authors, Simon Sebag Montefiore; journalist Judith Warner.

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Putin offers few clues in Victory Day speech May 09, 2022

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In perhaps the most anticipated Victory Day parade in recent memory, Russian military might was on full display this morning in Moscow. But President Vladimir Putin, while defiant, delivered a short speech without declaring victory in Ukraine, or formally declaring war and mass mobilization, or indeed any battlefield plans. Instead, Putin again defended his actions and again claimed that he had no other choice. Andrei Kozyrev has unique insight into the Kremlin leadership, having served as the Russian Federation's first foreign minister in the 1990s.

Also in today's show: Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe; Eliyahu Stern, Professor of Modern Jewish History, Yale University

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'Back to the future' in the Philippines? May 06, 2022

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The Philippines is bracing for an important presidential election on Monday. Way ahead in the polls is Ferdinand Marcos Jr., also known as Bongbong, and his running mate Sara Duterte. If those names sound familiar, they should: Marcos is the son of the Philippine dictator of the same name, who became notorious for corruption and human rights abuses, as well as his wife Imelda – and her massive shoe collection. Sara Duterte is the daughter of outgoing strongman leader Rodrigo Duterte, whose rule has been defined by – and condemned for – its bloody war on drugs. Many have forgotten the sins of the fathers and are enthusiastically embracing the Marcos-Duterte ticket. But correspondent Ivan Watson found there are still some unnerved by this ‘back to the future’ prospect. His special report is followed by Christiane's interview with Richard Heydarian, author of The Rise of Duterte.

Also in today's show: award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, CNN anchor and author Zain Asher.

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Rep. Speier's personal story of abortion May 05, 2022

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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, more women may die – that is the blunt warning from the director of the CDC, as America grapples with the fallout from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion. For California Congresswoman Jackie Speier, abortion is a lived experience. In 2011, she became the first member of Congress to share her story on the House floor. The impromptu moment happened after she heard a male colleague discussing the issue. She joins Christiane from California.

Also on today's show: authors Karen Brooks Hopkins and Kristin Kobes Du Mez.

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How abortion arrived at the center of US culture wars May 04, 2022

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Americans on both sides of the abortion issue are fired up following the leak of a draft opinion that shows the Supreme Court looks likely to end a women's right to choose after nearly 50 years. The issue has long split the two political parties and the country, but how did it get this way? Francis Schaeffer is an evangelical scholar whose son Frank encouraged him to campaign against Roe v. Wade with Christian literature and movies they were producing. He joins Christiane from Boston to explain why he now regrets the role he played.

Also on today's show: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, author John Avlon.

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Political earthquake about to rock US? May 03, 2022

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The leak of a draft Supreme Court ruling overturning the Roe v. Wade abortion decision is sending shock waves throughout the United States. For decades, right-wing activists kept the fight against ‘Roe’ at the heart of America’s culture wars. Carrie Severino is the president of one such organization: the Judicial Crisis Network, a conservative legal advocacy group. She claims the draft ruling accomplishes many of her life's ambitions and she joins Christiane from Arlington, Virginia. Severino is followed by Gloria Steinem, who's been at the forefront of defending Roe v. Wade since the beginning. She sees the Supreme Court ruling as a threat not just to women, but to American democracy.

Also on today's show: Jonathan Powell, former Chief of Staff to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who dealt face-to-face with Vladimir Putin many times; and Bill Gates, who discusses his new book, How to Prevent the Next Pandemic.

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Exploring the Russian propaganda machine May 02, 2022

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Evacuations are underway from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, where dozens of civilians who were holed up in and around the Azovstal steel plant have emerged. But hundreds more remain, running out of food, water, and medicine. Mariupol’s mayor says the Russian forces are creating obstacles and making progress on evacuations difficult. Journalist Peter Pomerantsev is an expert on Russian propaganda, and he recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He joins the program from Lithuania.

Also today: Co-founder, Afghan Peace Watch Habib Khan; Dr. Thomas Fisher, author of "The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago E.R."

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A close looks at the Kremlin's failures Apr 29, 2022

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Putin is doubling down on Ukraine’s Donbas region, and the Pentagon says Moscow’s shift in strategy may be working for them. Their apparent advances on the battlefield come after Putin’s initial assault on the north two months ago was blunted by the Ukrainians in a show of force that surprised the world. Russian investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov has been taking a close look at Russia’s failures so far, and the blame game that followed in the Kremlin, and he joins the show from London.

Also on today's show: author Joel Simon, professor Darrick Hamilton, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson.

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How might the war end? Apr 28, 2022

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As Russia shifts its strategy in Ukraine, so is the US shifting its tone and upping its urgency. President Biden asked Congress today for an additional $33 billion in aid, more than twice the amount he approved just last month. For more on this and how the war might end, Christiane speaks with former US officials Ivo Daalder and Evelyn Farkas.

Also in today's episode: Former French President François Hollande, award-winning author and futurist Amy Webb.

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