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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: Kyaw Moe Tun, Barbara Woodward, Florian Zeller and Mukul Deora Mar 12, 2021

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As tensions in Myanmar continue, the country’s Ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun joins Christiane Amanpour. He pushes back on the military's claim it will hold new elections, arguing they are not needed, and urges the world to help the Burmese people. Then UK Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward weighs in with her view on the developing situation. Florian Zeller, director of the "The Father," describes how his new film lets audiences experience dementia and tells Amanpour why he thinks Sir Anthony Hopkins is the world's greatest actor. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to producer Mukul Deora about his new film “The White Tiger” starring Priyanka Chophra and adapted from the Booker Winning book of the same name.

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Amanpour: John Kirby, Walter Isaacson and Nse Ufot Mar 11, 2021

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Next week sees the first international travel for President Biden’s cabinet officials since his inauguration, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fly to Japan and South Korea. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks to Christiane Amanpour to discuss Biden’s foreign policy, from China and Afghanistan to tackling the problems of sexual harassment and extremism within the military. In “The Code Breaker” Amanpour contributor Walter Isaacson explores the promise and potential perils of the CRISPR technology discovered by Jennifer Doudna. He explains what he learnt. Then our Michel Martin speaks to Nse Ufot, CEO of The New Georgia Project, about the fight for voting rights in Georgia.

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Amanpour: David Scheffer, Jewher Ilham, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Sukhi Samra and Amy Castro Baker Mar 10, 2021

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As a damning report is unveiled accusing China of genocide against its Uyghur Muslim population, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues David Scheffer and Uyghur activist Jewher Ilham join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the importance of holding the Chinese government to account. Last month, Bumble founder and CEO Emily Wolfe Herd became the youngest woman to take a major American company public. She talks about her personal journey, dating in the age of COVID-19 and how she is making the online dating landscape for women safer. Turning to welfare and the economy; a new study says guaranteed income is the answer to poverty in the United States. Director Sukhi Samra and researcher Amy Castro Baker speak about the SEED program's preliminary results with Hari Sreenivasan.

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Amanpour: Peter Westmacott, Bonnie Greer, Alexander De Croo, Ayoade Alakija, Jared Isaacman and Hayley Arceneaux Mar 09, 2021

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Former royals Meghan and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah saw accusations of racism against the British royal family as well as reflections on Meghan’s personal battle with her mental health. Former deputy private secretary to Prince Charles Peter Westmacott and New European columnist Bonnie Greer join Christiane Amanpour to unpack the interview and how the crown will react. To mark International Women’s Day Belgian PM Alexander De Croo explains why gender equality is a moral and economic issue that men should work to achieve. Then turning to covid, Ayoade Alakija talks about leading the push for vaccine equity in Africa. She says that as wealthy countries snap up vaccine doses other countries are left behind. And finally, Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman is funding Inspiration4 — the world’s first all-civilian space mission — with SpaceX. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to him and Hayley Arceneaux who is set to be the first crew member of the historic mission.

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Amanpour: Ilhan Omar, Mara Wilson, Dr. Rhea Boyd and Dr. Joia Crear Perry Mar 09, 2021

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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the possible plot to breach the Capitol again today and the sweeping voting rights and government ethics bill passed in the House. Actress Mara Wilson talks about her experiences navigating the press and living in the public eye as a child actor. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Dr. Rhea Boyd and Dr. Joia Crear Perry about their campaign "The Conversation: Between Us, About Us" to help combat vaccine hesitancy in black communities.

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Amanpour: Dr Sasa, Isabel Allende, James Patterson, Matt Eversmann and Ben Wedeman Mar 05, 2021

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Dr Sasa, the envoy representing Myanmar's parliament to the U.N, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the escalating violence at the hands of the military in his country and the help Myanmar needs from the international community. Isabel Allende, author of "The Soul of a Woman", talks about her latest book and her journey as a feminist. Our Walter Isaacson talks to James Patterson and Matt Eversmann about their new book "Walk In My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors" about how crucial it is for Americans to understand the military better. Correspondent Ben Wedeman talks about the significance of Pope Francis' first visit to Iraq.

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Amanpour: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Gen. John Allen (Ret.), Shaka King, Dominique Fishback and Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Mar 03, 2021

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Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of "The Daughters of Kobani", and Retired General John Allen, who led the global coalition against ISIS, join Christiane Amanpour to discuss President Biden's foreign policy priorities and the the challenges women face against extremists in Syria. Actress Dominique Fishback and Shaka King, director and co-writer of "Judas and the Black Messiah" discuss the new film and its story of the Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Our Aarti Shahani talks to Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of "The Undocumented Americans", about the long term impact of family separation.

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Amanpour: Kazuo Ishiguro, Candace Johnson and Tim Ryan Mar 02, 2021

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Nobel prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his new book, "Klara and the Sun" that asks what it means to be human. Candace Johnson, President and CEO of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the possible capabilities of Cuba's biotech field now that the country has developed its own covid vaccine. Our Michel Martin talks to Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan about the challenges ahead in the Senate for President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

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Amanpour: Christine Schraner Burgener, Ben Hubbard, Nischelle Turner and Elizabeth Kolbert Mar 01, 2021

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Christine Schraner Burgener, U.N. Special Envoy on Myanmar, discusses the ongoing unrest in the country where defiant protesters returned to the streets again today after security forces killed at least 18 on Sunday, according to the UN. Ben Hubbard, The New York Times Beirut Bureau Chief, talks about the Biden administration's handling of the release of the intelligence report into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and relations in the region. Nischelle Turner, host of "Entertainment Tonight", discusses the 78th Golden Globe Awards. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Elizabeth Kolbert, author of "Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future", about the unintended consequences of our efforts to solve the climate crisis.

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Amanpour: Hatice Cengiz, Sarah Leah Whitson, Chuck Hagel, Deirdre Fishel, Catherine "CJ" Johnson and Errol Louis Feb 26, 2021

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As the U.S. intelligence report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is released finding Mohammed bin Salman responsible for approving the operation, Christiane Amanpour gets an emotional reaction from Hatice Cengiz, Jamal's fiancée, and analysis from Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director of Democracy for the Arab World Now. Chuck Hagel, former U.S. Defense Secretary, discusses the implications of the report as it comes in the wake of the airstrike on Iran-backed militia groups in Syria. Director Deirdre Fishel and Catherine "CJ" Johnson, former Minneapolis Police Department Inspector, talk about the new PBS documentary "Women in Blue". Our Michel Martin talks to Errol Louis, political anchor at Spectrum News, about the controversy surrounding Governor Cuomo over covid-19 related deaths in nursing homes.

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