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Applying Lessons of Dayton Agreement to Today Nov 21, 2025

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Today marks the signing of the historic 1995 Dayton Agreement, which brought over three years of brutal fighting in Bosnia to an end. The Agreement yields important lessons today about bridging deep divides and finding a path to peace even in the most improbable conditions. Two key architects of the Agreement, Carl Bildt, High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995-97), and Christopher Hill, former US Ambassador to Serbia, join Christiane to reflect on the challenges of reaching the agreement and how it can help guide solutions for today's most pressing conflicts.

Also on today's show: actor Tilda Swinton; sports journalist Joon Lee

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Deadly Attacks Continue in Gaza, West Bank Nov 20, 2025

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Despite the ceasefire, the killing continues in Gaza, with at least 312 Palestinians confirmed dead since the deal between Israel and Hamas six weeks ago. Meanwhile in the occupied West Bank, the UN has logged 264 attacks in October alone, its highest monthly tally, as Israeli settlers attack farmers and burn olive trees. Senior Israeli officials are warning that the state is losing control there. CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson joins the show from Jerusalem.

Also on today’s show: Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi; author Jelani Cobb

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South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola Nov 19, 2025

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The G20 is preparing to kick off in South Africa this weekend. It's supposed to be when the world's major powers come together to tackle the biggest global challenges, from economic stability to climate change. But this year's summit in Johannesburg begins with something extraordinary: virtually no senior US presence. All of it unfolds as South Africa confronts another unexpected crisis: mystery flights carrying Palestinians from Gaza into the country, which officials fear could signal an effort to remove Palestinians from their homeland. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola joins the show from Johannesburg.

Also on today’s show: Rev. Alex Santora; author Elizabeth Kolbert

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Inside the Crown Prince Nov 18, 2025

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince walked into the White House today, just years after being labelled an international pariah. President Trump welcomed Mohammed Bin Salman, the man increasingly seen as the Kingdom's most consequential leader in recent history. Few Americans know and understand MBS better than Princeton scholar Bernard Haykel. Haykel has interviewed the Crown Prince more than 20 times for his forthcoming book "The Realm" and he joins Christiane from Washington.

Also on today's show: international reporter Steffano Pozzebon; former NSC Senior Director Juan Gonzalez; director Geeta Gandbhir ("The Perfect Neighbor")

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UNHRC to Investigate Sudan Nov 17, 2025

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On Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council moved to investigate mass killings in Sudan. That comes after stark new evidence of atrocities in El Fasher, in the Darfur region. The UN’s top aid official, Tom Fletcher, has just returned from Tawila in northern Darfur. While in Sudan, Fletcher also met with the Sudanese army chief, as well as the opposition paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Also on today's show: political reporter Stephen Collinson; singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan; MTV co-founder Tom Freston

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From COP30 to Ukraine: Power, Resistance, and Resilience Nov 15, 2025

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Former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore joins Christiane to discuss the COP30 climate summit and U.S. politics. Then, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter talk about their reunion, this time for a bold new Broadway production of “Waiting for Godot.” In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians have surged, CNN brings a special report from the ground. Plus, a taste of Ukrainian soft power as a London chef who once fought on the frontlines brings his country’s culture to the table. And from Christiane’s archive, Holocaust survivor and resistance fighter Selma van de Perre reflects on survival, courage, and the cost of defiance.

Air date: November 15, 2025

Guests:

Al Gore

Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter

Eugene Korolev & Polina Sychova

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US Army General Sounds the Alarm Nov 14, 2025

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As many Americans gathered to celebrate Veterans Day, they did so at a time of political upheaval and division. From the nation's capital to cities like Chicago and Portland, soldiers police their own streets, their own people. Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, who served his country for more than 37 years, says, "never before have I been as concerned for our democracy -- we are being tested, and this is a test we cannot afford to fail." He joins the show from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Also on today's show: Ukrainian restaurateurs Eugene Korolev & Polina Sychova; acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns

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What the Epstein Emails Tell Us Nov 13, 2025

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Thousands of emails to and from Jeffery Epstein have been released by the House Oversight committee, exposing a web of connections to the disgraced businessman and convicted sex offender, who was found dead in his jail cell in 2019. Of course, all everyone wants to know about is how President Donald Trump is connected to it all. CNN Chief US National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins the show to discuss.

Also on today's show: Zack Polanski, Leader, The Green Party of England and Wales; actors Alex Winter & Keanu Reeves ("Waiting for Godot"); US House Democrat Jim Clyburn

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Former US VP and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Al Gore Nov 12, 2025

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Indigenous protesters against deforestation are making their voices heard in Belem, Brazil, the site of the UN's major climate summit. But the world's most powerful people aren't even at the conference: Presidents Trump and Xi are no-shows, and so is India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all big polluters. One well-known American trying to fill the leadership gap is former US Vice President Al Gore. One of the earliest politicians to sound the alarm on climate change, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in part for his prescient documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."

Also on today's show: Juanita Goebertus, Director, Americas Division, HRW
& Noah Bullock, Executive Director, CRISTOSAL; NYT reporter Charlie Savage

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How Long Can Ukraine Hold Out? Nov 11, 2025

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First: As Russia advances on Ukraine, G7 leaders meet in Canada with this war high on their agenda. So, what's at stake, and how long can Ukraine hold out?

Next: "The President's Cake" is the award-winning film exploring the realities of Saddam Hussein's rule in 1990s Iraq. We speak with writer/director Hassan Hadi.

Then: On Veterans Day, Hari Sreenivasan speaks with former Navy Seal Marcus Capone and Bonni Cohen, director of "In Waves and War," a film about controversial psychedelic therapy that seeks to heal brain injuries.

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