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US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel Aug 15, 2024

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America's global leadership is being sorely tested. This means the stakes are extremely high for the US presidential election, with war in Ukraine and strengthening relations between Russia and China presenting major challenges ahead. To get a feel of what awaits the next president, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, the Biden administration's envoy to Japan, joins the show from Tokyo.

Also on today's show: Anna Ardin, author, “No Heroes, No Monsters"; pollster Nate Silver on his new book, “On The Edge: The Art of Risking Everything”

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One Father's Grief in Gaza Aug 14, 2024

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Every day, people are dying in Gaza. As the death toll there approaches 40,000 it's a stark reminder of those caught in the middle of these negotiations: the Israeli hostages held in Gaza, their families, and ordinary Palestinians facing starvation and the brutality of Israel's bombs. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the death of newborn twins and their mother, and the excruciating grief of their father.

Also on today's show: Yuli Novak, Executive Director, B'Tselem; Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation; Amanda Carpenter, Writer and Editor, Protect Democracy

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Maduro Cracks Down in Venezuela Aug 13, 2024

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First: What next for Venezuela as Maduro cracks down amid accusations of stealing the latest election? Christiane reaches opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in hiding.

Plus: The specter of full-blown regional war hovers over the Middle East. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could spread calm, but who's standing in the way?

And: The United States vs. Google. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter joins the show to discuss.

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Former US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan Aug 12, 2024

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It's been one week since Ukraine launched its surprise incursion into Russia. Today, President Vladimir Putin again framed this as a battle of survival against the West, saying Kyiv's move is a negotiating tactic. John Sullivan was appointed US ambassador to Russia by President Trump and was still there when Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He previously served as deputy secretary of state. He recounts it all in his new book, "Midnight in Moscow," and he joins the program from Washington DC.

Also on today's show: Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, Medical team leader, MSF; Masha Gessen, opinion columnist, The New York Times

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Trump's Use of Racial Attacks to Undermine Kamala Harris Aug 10, 2024

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From questioning Kamala Harris’s ethnic identity to his long-standing birther claims against Barack Obama, racist attacks against his political opponents have become part of Donald Trump's political playbook. Harvard professor and racial politics scholar, Randall Kennedy joins Bianna Golodryga to examine how Trump weaponizes racism to undermine his opponents.

Then Nicholas Thompson and Emily Glazer unpack the dangers of misinformation on democracy, social media’s role, and Musk's impact on the AI sector, as race riots rattle the UK.

After escaping the Taliban’s brutal crackdown, the Afghan Youth Orchestra is now rebuilding their lives in Portugal. Young musicians describe their unimaginable hardship, and discuss the power of music as a symbol of hope.

From the archive, as Nicolas Maduro attempts to maintain his grip on power amid a contested election in Venezuela, Christiane Amanpour’s 2014 conversation reveals his defiance in the face of mass protests and widespread claims of election fraud is nothing new.

Finally, two-time Olympian, Yusra Mardini reflects on the resilience of the Refugee Olympic Team.

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Racism Rears its Ugly Head ... Again Aug 09, 2024

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Just as soon as Kamala Harris' presidential campaign began nearly four weeks ago, so too did the ugly, age-old racist attacks, with Donald Trump questioning his rival's race in a sit-down interview with Black journalists. Bianna speaks with Randall Kennedy, a law professor at Harvard, and an expert on the history of race and politics.

Also on today's show: Raj M. Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff, co-authors of “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War”; Ahmad Sarmast, founder and director of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music

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Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller Aug 08, 2024

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A "massive attack" by Ukraine - this is how Russia describes a daring incursion by Ukrainian troops into its Kursk region. And while Russia claims it has stopped the incursion, evidence from the ground suggests fighting is ongoing. This comes as Russian forces creep closer to the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, threatening a vital supply line for Kyiv. Bianna discusses with Rose Gottemoeller what Kyiv’s strategy might be, and what its US ally makes of it.

Also on today's show: WSJ reporter Emily Glazer and Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic; Raj Chetty, Director, Harvard’s Opportunity Insights; USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan

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Harris, Walz Hit the Road Aug 07, 2024

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One day in and it's been a rapturous reception for VP candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Today he and running mate Kamala Harris are stumping in Wisconsin after an enthusiastic debut in Philadelphia. Congressman Brendan Boyle is a longtime friend of Walz and a congressman for the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania. He joins the show to discuss the new vice presidential candidate.

Also: correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports from northern Israel; US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Will Carter, Sudan Country Director, Norwegian Refugee Council; Yusra Mardini, former swimmer, Refugee Olympic Team

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The VP Chooses her VP Aug 06, 2024

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After what feels like endless speculation - although it's only been about two weeks - Kamala Harris has chosen her chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz running mate. Walz has a track record of winning even in conservative-leaning districts. The Trump camp has already begun its campaign against Walz, labelling him a dangerous radical. Joining the program is Geoff Duncan, a Republican who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia until last year and who now he says he'll vote for Harris over Trump.

Also on today's show: "Pod Save the UK" cohosts Nish Kumar and Coco Khan; Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics, University of Michigan; author Edward Wong ("At The Edge of Empire")

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Making Sense of Bangladesh Aug 05, 2024

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After 15 years in power, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her post and fled the country. It's an incredible development and the culmination of deadly protests that have rocked the nation for weeks. New York Times' South Asia Bureau Chief Mujib Mashal has been following this story closely and joins the show from New Delhi. He's followed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, perhaps the most well known Bangladeshi in the world.

Also on today's show: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak; author Anne Applebaum ("Autocracy Inc.")

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