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Exclusive: Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Oct 04, 2023

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It’s the worst flare up of violence in the Balkans in decades between Serbia and Kosovo following the news that Serbia moved thousands of troops to the joint border last week, after a shootout that killed both Serbs and Kosovars. Yesterday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic joined the show for an exclusive interview in which he claimed Serbia has no intentions of invading Kosovo, that they plan to withdraw forces from the border and will hold the instigator of the shootout to account. Today, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani joins the show to discuss what her country can do to normalize tensions between the two countries.

Also on today's show: US House Democrat Elissa Slotkin; director Rebecca Miller; former New York City Commissioner of the Department of Correction

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Exclusive: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Oct 02, 2023

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Peace in Kosovo has long been fragile, and tensions with its neighbor Serbia are right now drawing international concern. The roots of these tensions run deep. In 1999, the United States and allies defended Kosovar Albanians from brutal ethnic cleansing and abuse by Serbia. Afterwards, Kosovo declared independence in 2008, which Serbia does not recognize, although the EU has been mediating dialogue aimed at normalizing the relationship. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić joins the show from Belgrade for an exclusive interview.

Also on today's show: author Heather McGhee; Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander; Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Cay Johnston

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Remembering Dianne Feinstein Sep 30, 2023

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The longest-serving female senator in US history, California’s Dianne Feinstein died today at the age of 90. Feinstein came to national prominence before taking her senate seat, becoming mayor of San Francisco in 1978 following the tragic assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Harvey Milk. Over a decade later, she then won a special senate election that sent her to Washington, where she worked tirelessly for gun laws. By the time Feinstein was elected to a fifth full term in 2018, she was the oldest sitting US Senator. Senator Patty Murray and former Congresswoman Jane Harman knew Feinstein well and they join the program with reflections on her life and legacy.

Also on today's show: Former US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza; Wall Street Journal World Coverage Chief Gordon Fairclough; White House National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi

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Fox eyes life after Rupert Sep 28, 2023

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92-year-old Rupert Murdoch stepped aside last week as chairman of the Fox Corporation and News Corp, triggering a potentially seismic shift in media spanning the globe. Christiane looks at where the empire strikes next, now that it’s in the hands of Murdoch’s first son Lachlan. She is joined by Andrew Neil, former editor of the Murdoch-owned Sunday Times of London, and tech and media journalist Kara Swisher.

Also on today's show: 26.2 to Life director Christine Yoo & subject Markelle Taylor; author Helen Prejean (from the Amanpour archives)

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Focus on the climate Sep 27, 2023

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Leaders around the world are rolling back climate policies and pledges, purportedly to boost their economies. In Britain, the government has just approved a huge new oil and gas field in the North Sea, one week after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak slow-rolled carbon neutral targets. The International Energy Agency says that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius would require no new drilling, while a new report by Oxford University finds that Britain's energy needs could be met entirely by wind and solar power by 2050. The deputy leader of the UK Green Party, Zack Polanski, joins the show to discuss climate politics, UK energy security, and future energy supply.

Also on today's show: Betsey Stevenson, professor of economics and public policy and former adviser to President Obama, discusses whether the green agenda in the US is at risk, as well as the future of electrical vehicles and auto makers.

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Exclusive interview: Ukraine's new Minister of Defense Sep 26, 2023

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Facing the likelihood of a long war against Russia, Ukraine is seemingly ready for a strategic reset – a move that President Zelensky has marked with a new defense minister. Rustem Umerov took on the new role less than three weeks ago with plans to rebuild Ukraine’s store of ammunition by ramping up local production wherever possible. In his first and exclusive interview, he joins the show to discuss the progress of the counteroffensive, his nation’s weapons systems, and the fate of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Chief, who was seen today in a Kremlin video despite Ukraine’s claims to have killed him.

Also on today's show: US House Democrat Pat Ryan; Muzaffar Chishti, Senior Fellow, Migration Policy Institute; Iranian women's rights activist Elahe Tavakolian

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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Sep 25, 2023

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Just behind the US in donations of aid to Ukraine is Germany, which last year changed its constitution to rapidly upgrade the country’s military in the wake of the Russian invasion and vowed to provide Ukraine with help for as long as it takes. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock joins the show to explain how that vow has shaped her nation’s affairs.

Also on today's show: Former British Tory minister and MP Rory Stewart; New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill

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Feature interview: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Sep 22, 2023

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The high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly is coming to a close, a week where the war in Ukraine and the defense of democracy took center stage. But no-shows included Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Rising Chinese power and influence in the Indo-Pacific region are a big focus for Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, balancing relations with both China and the United States. Christiane speaks to Ibrahim about this, as well as his own incredible journey from protest leader to political prisoner to prime minister.

Also: author Ann Patchett; author Loren Grush

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Ukraine's diplomatic crises Sep 21, 2023

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World leaders are wrapping up another UN General Assembly, a summit reflecting on a year of mounting challenges for UN nations, from the climate crisis to the war in Ukraine. As Kyiv’s counteroffensive continues, President Zelensky used his address to the UN to appeal for support and is now setting his sights on further assistance from Washington as he makes his case at the Capitol. But the leader is facing diplomatic setbacks, as Republicans in Congress threaten to cut off aid and neighboring country Poland announces it will no longer send weapons to Ukraine. US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker joins the show from Washington DC.

Also on today's show: Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland; Law professor Tim Wu

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Reporting from the UN General Assembly Sep 20, 2023

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First: As the UN General Assembly meets in New York City, Ireland Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks about the fight against imperialism, the importance of Ireland not being a member of NATO, the climate crisis, advocacy for a unified Ireland, and the UK's recent Northern Ireland Troubles Act.

Next: Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong speaks about Canada and India's mutual expulsion of diplomats over alleged Indian government connection to the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. She also discusses obstacles to global peace, Australia's environmentalist goals, and Indigenous recognition in the Australian constitution.

Then: UN Secretary-General António Guterres discusses the state of the war in Ukraine, and advocates for military support for Ukraine.

Later: Writer Diana B. Henriques discusses on the Great Depression, the New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and her book, Taming the Street.

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