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Trump Blames Plane Crash On Democrats & DEI Jan 30, 2025

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A massive recovery is underway in Washington's Potomac river after a passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided midair with an army Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers on board. Authorities say there are no survivors. Aviation expert Miles O'Brien joins Christiane to discuss what happened and the rescue efforts.

Also on today's show: Gina McCarthy, Former EPA Administrator/ Fmr White National Climate Advisor; actors Jessica Hecht & Bill Irwin ("Eureka Day"); Anne Neuberger, Fmr. Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology

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Trump Rescinds Aid Freeze. What's Next? Jan 29, 2025

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Donald Trump's attempt earlier this week to freeze all federal aid triggered chaos and confusion. As with many of the president's actions so far, it's unclear whether he even had the executive authority to make such an order. Today, the order was abruptly rescinded. But what does this tell us about Trump's strategy? Democratic Senator from Maryland Chris Van Hollen sits on the Appropriations Committee, and joins Christiane from Washington to discuss.

Also on today's show: Oliver McTernan, Co-Founder and Director, Forward Thinking; Chris Whipple, Author, "The Gatekeepers"

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Trump Lays Waste to Climate Issues Jan 28, 2025

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"Drill, baby, drill" is not just a slogan that Donald Trump ran on, but a clear policy goal his first week in office. With a flurry of executive orders, his administration is trying to yank the US out of the Paris Climate Accords again, undo Biden-era green investment, and undermine efforts to pursue environmental justice. Benji Backer is a conservative environmental activist who believes that climate should be a non-partisan issue, and Lisa Friedman reports on climate policy and politics for the New York Times. They join the show to discuss what this all means for the climate and environment.

Also on today's show: Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief, The Los Angeles Times; Gabor Maté, Physician / Author, “The Myth of Normal”

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Marking Holocaust Memorial Day Jan 27, 2025

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80 years ago today, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz, the largest of the Nazi death camps, marking the beginning of the end of the Holocaust. Some of those who survived the Holocaust later survived the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, including Zvi Solow, who fled Poland, Italy, and Greece during World War II. He speaks to Paula Newton from southern Israel.

Also on today's show: Zahra Joya, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Rukhshana Media; Jonathan Blitzer, Staff Writer, The New Yorker

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Trump 2.0 Sparks Global Shake-Up & State Department Resignations Jan 25, 2025

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In his first week back in office, President Trump's strong arm is already making itself felt around the world — with the United States pulling out of the World Health Organization and Paris Climate Accords, imposing tariffs on China and the Americas, and pledging to end wars while threatening territorial annexations. Christiane talked to Sir John Sawers, former MI6 chief and UK ambassador to the UN, about what this shift means for where the world is headed. Then, as the State Department experiences a wave of resignations and retirements, and Marco Rubio proclaims Trump's will be the most pro-Israel administration in history, Christiane speaks with Josh Paul, one of the first Biden State Department staffers to resign over Biden's Israel policy. And as a fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza, Palestinian diplomat Husam Zomlot joined Christiane to discuss the uncertain future for Palestinians there. Plus, award-winning filmmaker Mike Leigh and actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste discuss their new film "Hard Truths." And finally, Sharone Lifschitz reflects on the anguish of Israeli families like hers, still waiting for loved ones held hostage by Hamas.

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The Great US State Department Shakeup Jan 24, 2025

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As week one of Trump 2.0 wraps up, a new era of American diplomacy begins. Inside the State Department, one former ambassador reportedly describes "deep despair" over Trump loyalists being promoted regardless of age or experience, with a wave of long-serving senior diplomats either quitting or retiring. Former State Department official Josh Paul joins the program to discuss what this seismic shift means for America's standing in the world.

Also on today's show: Director Mike Leigh and actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"; Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny Anderson, co-authors of "The Disengaged Teen"

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The Consequences of Trump's Immigration Crackdown Jan 24, 2025

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The Trump administration is moving with lightning speed to crack down on immigration in the US, effectively closing the country to asylum seekers while laying the groundwork to deport migrants already in the country. David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, which assists people fleeing conflict and disaster, joins the show from Davos to discuss.

Also on today's show: Columbia School of Journalism Dean Jelani Cobb; Harvard Law School Professor Noah Feldman

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Trump's Immediate Impact on Foreign Policy Jan 22, 2025

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With a sweep of his pen, President Trump is issuing executive orders, changing the federal government, fulfilling campaign promises and settling scores. It's only been two days, and Trump has already withdrawn, again, from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization. He's also ordered all government maps and documents to rename the Gulf of Mexico, and has threatened tariffs on Mexico, China, and now Russia. John Sawers, who formerly led Britain's spy agency MI6 and served as the UK's Ambassador to the UN, joins Christiane to discuss these security challenges and the inner workings of foreign policy.

Also on today's show: CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga; Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK; Paul Rosenzweig, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Homeland Security Department / Founding member, Federalist Society

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Trump Quickly Makes His Mark Jan 21, 2025

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We're just two days into Donald Trump's second term, and the 47th President has already signed dozens of sweeping executive orders, targeting everything from climate regulations to TikTok, diversity equality and inclusion programs, to refugee admission. Trump has also issues pardons for more than a thousand people charged or convicted in the 2021 riots, including those who assaulted police and destroyed property. Correspondent Kevin Liptak is following all of this from Washington DC and joins the show from the White House.

Also on today's show: Immigration advocates Erika Andiola & Andrea Martinez; Palestinian English language teacher Asma Mustafa; US Senate Democrat Ron Wyden

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What to Make of Trump's Inaugural Address Jan 20, 2025

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Donald Trump is president once again, completing a remarkable political comeback. David Frum, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and now staff writer at The Atlantic, joins the show from Washington DC to dissect President Trump’s inaugural address.

Also on today's show: Imani Perry, Professor of African & African American Studies, Harvard University; Ian Bremmer, President and Founder, Eurasia Group

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