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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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Amanpour: Tarana Burke, Peter Marki-Zay and Adam Schiff Oct 20, 2021

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On the four year anniversary of the MeToo movement, Christiane Amanpour speaks with Tarana Burke, the movement's founder, about the progress made so far and her new book "Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement". Hungarian opposition candidate Peter Marki-Zay discusses his unlikely victory in this weekend's primary election. Michel Martin talks to Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff about the latest from the House committee leading the investigation into the January 6 insurrection and his new book, "Midnight in Washington".

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Amanpour: Kaiya McCullough, Yvens Rumbold, Orlando von Einsiedel, Hassan Akkad and McKay Coppins Oct 19, 2021

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Former professional soccer player Kaiya McCullough discusses the allegations of emotional abuse she levelled against Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke - claims he denies. Yvens Rumbold, Director of Communications at Policité, talks about the abduction of American and Canadian missionaries in Haiti and how this is just the tip of the iceberg of kidnapping incidents in the country. Orlando von Einsiedel and Hassan Akkad, co-directors of "Convergence: Courage in a Crisis", discuss telling the stories of ordinary heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic in their new documentary. Hari Sreenivasan talks with journalist McKay Coppins about his reporting on the hedge fund Alden Global Capital's years long work gutting American newsrooms.

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Amanpour: Jack Straw, Robert Draper, John Emshwiller, Rebecca Smith, Vaitea Cowan, Christiana Figueres and Ramsey Green Oct 18, 2021

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Jack Straw, Former British Foreign Secretary, reflects on the passing of Colin Powell, the former U.S. Secretary of State and four star general. Journalist Robert Draper talks about Powell's legacy as a giant of American military and politics. John Emshwiller and Rebecca Smith, co-hosts of the "Bad Bets" podcast, discuss the fall of Texas energy giant Enron and the ensuing scandal, 20 years on. Christiana Figueres, member of The Earthshot Prize Council, and Vaitea Cowan, co-founder of Enapter and one of the winners of the Earthshot Prize, talk about finding solutions to combat the climate crisis. Walter Isaacson talks with Ramsey Green, New Orleans' Chief of Infrastructure, about how he's re-defining the way cities respond to extreme weather.

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Amanpour: Paul Krugman, Julie Delpy and Dave Grohl Oct 14, 2021

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With supply chain issues plaguing the global economy, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman joins Christiane Amanpour asses Biden's plan of action. 60 years ago today, the "architect of the Holocaust" Adolf Eichmann stood trial in Israel . CNN Legal Analyst and former federal and state prosecutor Eli Honig's grandparents lived through this dark period of history; he sits down with his family and key players in the trial to discuss the quest for justice and the threat anti-Semitism and ethnic hatred still pose today. Then actress, writer and director Julie Delpy talks about her new series "On The Verge" and why it's important to show messy women. And our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Foo Fighters founder and frontman Dave Grohl about his days touring with Nirvana, grieving the loss of his friend and bandmate Kurt Cobain and finding rhythm in unusual places.

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Amanpour: Fawzia Koofi, Mary-Ellen McGroarty, Kimberlé Crenshaw and Stanley McChrystal Oct 14, 2021

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Afghanistan is headed towards a full-blown humanitarian and economic crisis, with its health system on the brink of collapse. Christiane Amanpour is joined by Fawzia Koofi, a former Afghan politician who was part of the negotiating team with the Taliban, and Mary-Ellen McGroarty, the World Food Programme’s director for Afghanistan. Then, Kimberlé Crenshaw is world-renowned for her work on the intersection between sexism and racism. She discusses the true meaning of "intersectionality" and what R Kelly's recent conviction means for society. And finally, Walter Isaacson speaks to former four-star general Stanley McChrystal, who’s drawn on his experience as commander of the American and coalition forces in Afghanistan in his new book "Risk: A User's Guide."

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Amanpour: Dr Ugur Sahin, Dr Özlem Türeci, Beanie Feldstein and Ron and Clint Howard Oct 13, 2021

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Doctors Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci changed the course of history when their company BioNTech, alongside Pfizer, developed the first clinically approved Covid-19 vaccine. Their work has saved countless lives, and now they're working to save more by turning their focus to booster shots and other deadly diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. They join Christiane to discuss their work, and their fascinating personal stories. Then, actress Beanie Feldstein reflects on the challenges of playing Monica Lewinsky in Impeachment: 'American Crime Story', the latest dramatized version of the story that grabbed global headlines, and led to the impeachment of then-president Bill Clinton. And Walter Isaacson talks to two Hollywood brothers who made their names in some of America's best loved family classics. Both boasting successful individual careers on screen, Ron and Clint Howard celebrate the joys of brotherhood in their new joint memoir "The Boys.”

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Amanpour: Michel Barnier, Mette Frederiksen and Terence Blanchard Oct 12, 2021

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Tension in Poland is climbing to boiling point over European Union membership and the UK’s food industry supply chains are in in chaos weighed down under severe labour shortages. Christiane Amanpour is joined by the EU’s former chief negotiator, and now French presidential candidate, Michel Barnier. Then, in just three weeks world leaders will meet in Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference, where they'll reckon with a dispiriting report from the United Nations showing that the world is warming faster than scientists previously thought. Christiane speaks to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during her state visit to India where she’s been highlighting the urgency of tackling climate change while maintaining economic growth. And finally, in its 138 year history, the Metropolitan Opera has never hosted a performance by a black composer, until now. Walter Isaacson speaks to six-time Grammy award winning musician and composer, Terence Blanchard about his new work "Fire Shut Up in My Bones."

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Amanpour: Keith Ellison, Rana Foroohar, Eric Klinenberg, Dave Eggers Oct 08, 2021

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Be it police violence, racism, voting rights and climate change, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s career puts him at the heart of so many issues we’re grappling with. Now, he is taking big oil to court because 'we can't expect them to grow a conscience.’ He joins Bianna Golodryga to discuss. Then, CNN Global Economist Analyst Rana Foroohar outlines her analysis of the U.S. September jobs report. Sociologist Eric Klinenberg talks about the impact covid has had on American society and how we can regain our humanity. And amid a troubling week for Facebook, raising questions about social responsibility in the age of social media and big tech, best-selling author Dave Eggers speaks with our Walter Isaacson about the release of his new book “The Every”. This sequel to “The Circle” imagines a social media and e-commerce monopoly and touches on the perils of corporate power.

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Amanpour: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Michael McCaul, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Chris Cassidy Oct 07, 2021

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The world’s first malaria vaccine marks a historic move in global healthcare. The marvels of modern science and our battle against diseases such as Covid continues to wreak havoc. Dr Sanjay Gupta is out with a new book, “World War C” about lessons learned and how to prepare for the next pandemic. Rep. Michael McCaul is the ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs committee. In his talk with Bianna Golodryga, he calls for a bipartisan response to possible war crimes in Ethiopia. Then to the depths of Northern Thailand where back in 2018, 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach were trapped in a flooded cave. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Academy Award-Winning co-directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin about their documentary “The Rescue” that showcases unseen footage. Retired NASA astronaut, Chris Cassidy talks about his final space flight featured in Disney+ new series "Among The Stars".

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Title: Amanpour: Nima Elbagir, J. Peter Pham, Andrea Elliott and Jennifer Rubin Oct 06, 2021

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An exclusive CNN investigation has revealed that the Ethiopian government used flagship airlines to transport weapons during war with Tigray. Correspondent Nima Elbagir unpacks her gripping reporting from the region. Former U.S Envoy for the Sahel Region, J. Peter Pham, speaks with Bianna Golodryga about how the international community bears a great deal of responsibility for propping up Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Then, following a decade long understanding into the lived experience of a homeless child named Dasani, journalist Andrea Elliott talks about her new book, “Invisible Child,” as this young American navigated family trauma and a system stacked against her. And our Michel Martin talks with Washington Post columnist, Jennifer Rubin about her new book, “Resistance: How women saved democracy from Donald Trump” where she explains how female voters, activists and politicians have mobilized in their fight for democracy.

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