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Former Colombian President Ivan Duque Dec 04, 2025

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In recent months, the Trump administration has hit 21 boats suspected of smuggling on behalf of drug cartels, as part of their self-declared war on narcoterrorism. It's all part of a wider campaign aimed at Venezuela and its leader Nicolas Maduro. Former President of Colombia Ivan Duque joins the show to discuss.

Also on today's show NYT journalist Farnaz Fassihi; New Yorker contributing writer Joshua Yaffa

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Lengthy Talks, No Progress Dec 03, 2025

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Despite five hours of talks between Russia and the US, they failed to reach an agreement for ending the war in Ukraine. Both President Zelensky and NATO officials say that Putin shows no sign of making "meaningful concessions. Julianne Smith was Ambassador to NATO under President Biden, including during Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. She joins the show from Washington DC.

Also on today's show: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert; Republican Senator Bill Cassidy

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Is US Prioritizing Business Over Peace? Dec 02, 2025

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For the sixth time this year, President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with President Putin in Moscow, presenting a revamped proposal agreed upon by both the White House and Ukraine. Meanwhile, an investigation by the Wall Street Journal alleges the White House may be prioritizing business interests with Russia over a just peace for Ukraine. The newspaper's chief foreign affairs correspondent, Yaroslav Trofimov, joins the show from DC.

Also on today's show: Andrey Kurkov, author, "Three Years on Fire: The Destruction of Ukraine"; CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman; Iranian women's rights activist Mahnaz Afkhami

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US Double Boat Strike Prompts Bipartisan Criticism Dec 01, 2025

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Outrage is mounting in Washington over the Trump administration's latest moves in its pressure campaign against Venezuela and the Maduro regime. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into a so-called "double tap" strike by the US military, targeting survivors from an alleged drug trafficking vessel. President Trump is denying knowledge of the strike, and backing his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who insists the strikes are legal. Reporter Stephen Collinson joins the show to discuss.

Also on today’s show: Brian Winter, Editor-in-chief, "Americas Quarterly"; former US Secretary of State John Kerry; Pastor Tim Johnson, founder, Fatherless No More Initiative; Andrew Rice, features Writer, New York Magazine

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Outrage Over Leaked Witkoff Call Coaching Russia On How To Sway Trump Nov 29, 2025

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Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joins Christiane to discuss the leaked phone call which appears to show Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff coaching a Putin aide. They also discuss the administration's 28-point peace plan that would see Ukraine surrender territory to Russia, and Kerry weighs in on Trump's case against military veteran and Democratic Senator, Mark Kelly. Then, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba gives Kyiv's perspective on the Witkoff call controversy. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports on the mass grave site unearthed in the north of Sri Lanka, reopening painful wounds of a decades long civil war. Plus, renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz on her new book "Women", liberating Michelle Obama, the final photo of John Lennon and her Vogue cover of Timothée Chalamet. And as many celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we look at Christiane's archive piece from 1988, where she joined the charity "God's Love, We Deliver" on their meal train for those in need.

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Is Trump Selling Out Ukraine? Nov 28, 2025

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The leaked US plan has spurred frantic efforts to prevent it from being advanced. Joining us to discuss is former US Secretary of State and veteran negotiator John Kerry.

Also on today's show: Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz; award-winning director Wes Anderson

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Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Nov 26, 2025

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As peace talks for Ukraine continue, a leaked transcript released by Bloomberg has shocked many observers: It documents a phone call between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin's main peace negotiator, where Witkoff appears to offer advice on how the Russian leader can get the most out of President Trump. Nonetheless, the president says Witkoff will travel to Moscow for more negotiations next week. Meanwhile, civilian casualties in Ukraine have spiked, as Russia intensifies its attacks on energy infrastructure. Dmytro Kuleba served as Ukraine's foreign minister until last year, and he joins the show from Kyiv.

Also on today's show: actors Mark Strong and Lesley Manville ("Oedipus"); country superstar Kenny Chesney

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Trouble in Trump Land? Nov 25, 2025

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A judge has dismissed cases against both former FBI chief James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the grounds that Donald Trump illegally appointed prosecutor Lindsey Halligan. This is yet another setback for the resident, who, in the face of the Epstein files and criticism from longtime political ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, is currently polling at an all-time low. CNN's Stephen Collinson joins the program to discuss how all this might impact the administration.

Also on today's show: Dr. Atul Gawande, former Head of Global Health, USAID & Tom Jennings, Co-director, "Rovina's Choice"; author Susan Choi ("Flashlight"); David Herzberg, Professor of History, University at Buffalo

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Sounding the Alarm on Trump's Peace Plan Nov 24, 2025

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In Geneva, US President Donald Trump has hinted at potential movement toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. His proposed 28-point peace plan, however, has raised alarm in Kyiv and among its allies due to the significant concessions it would require, ranging from major territorial losses to limits on Ukraine’s military. CNN's Matthew Chance joins the show to discuss the developments of the plan.

Also on today's show: Tymofiy Mylovanov, President, Kyiv School of Economics; Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief, Los Angeles Times; filmmaker Jimmy Chin and photojournalist Lynsey Addario

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With Warnings From at Home and Abroad, Is Trump's 'America First' Agenda Working? Nov 22, 2025

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South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola joins Christiane to discuss President Trump snubbing the G20 and the mysterious flights shuttling Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa. Then, retired Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré explains his fear for American democracy in the wake of the White House's immigration crackdown. From Mozambique, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh brings us a report on the sudden ISIS resurgence there in the wake of U.S.A.I.D withdrawal. Plus, movie star Tilda Swinton tells us about her new book "Ongoing" that traces her career and artistic collaborations. And from Christiane's archive, we mark the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials with Chief Prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz, who witnessed the horrors of World War II and convicted dozens of Nazi leaders.

Air date: November 22, 2025

Guests:

Ronald Lamola

Russel L. Honoré

Tilda Swinton

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