Episodes

  • Rare Insights into Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's Thinking

    Rare Insights into Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's Thinking
    Oct 19 2024
    As the stakes of a razor-thin U.S. election couldn’t be higher, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Christiane in London where she was whipping up votes from Democrats overseas. She warned of the unprecedented implications for American democracy and called the leverage given to the Netanyahu government by the White House "most destructive." Then, Leslie Vinjamuri of Chatham House in London and Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg break down how U.S. allies are preparing for the results of the U.S. presidential election, and why Democrats remain hopeful about Kamala Harris' chances despite the tightening polls. Director Ali Abbasi discusses his new film, The Apprentice, chronicling Trump’s rise and the battle to get it released in U.S. theaters. Plus, as Trump calls for the death penalty for drug dealers, Ivan Watson goes inside Singapore’s Changi Prison to examine the policy from up close. From the archives, Yuval Bitton shares rare insights into Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's extremist thinking. And finally, the goddess of pop Cher is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • How Will Hamas Leader's Death Impact War, Hostages?

    How Will Hamas Leader's Death Impact War, Hostages?
    Oct 18 2024
    Following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, many are wondering what its influence might be on the Israel-Hamas war, including the fate of the hostages. Former longtime hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin, author of "The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Schalit from Hamas," joins the show to discuss. Also on today's show: Ali Abbasi, Director, "The Apprentice"; Renee Diresta, Associate Research Professor, Georgetown; actor Gillian Anderson on her new book about female sexuality, "Want" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Hamas Leader, Mastermind of October 7 Attacks, Killed

    Hamas Leader, Mastermind of October 7 Attacks, Killed
    Oct 17 2024
    The Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7 attacks, Yahya Sinwar, is dead. Investigative journalist Ronen Bergman joins the show from Tel Aviv with the latest. Then, as the war rumbles on, where does this leave ceasefire negotiations? What about the hostages? We get the American perspective from former top diplomat Richard Haass. Plus, we get reaction from retired Israeli General Noam Tibon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Ukrainian Long-Range Drones

    Ukrainian Long-Range Drones
    Oct 16 2024
    Outmanned and outgunned, Ukraine must work creatively to make a dent in Russia's war machine. Long-range drones that strike deep inside Russia are one of those innovations. Correspondent Fred Pleitgen was given exclusive access to one top-secret drone unit, and brings us a report from the frontline. Also on today's show: former NATO Deputy Secretary-General Rose Gottemoeller; NPR music critic Ann Powers; PolitiFact founder Bill Adair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Dire Situation in Gaza

    The Dire Situation in Gaza
    Oct 15 2024
    The Biden Administration has sent a formal letter to the Israeli government demanding it improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days, or risk violating American laws over foreign military assistance. This diplomatic move comes as the United Nations says that Israel is "effectively sealing off" the north of the enclave, leaving Palestinians with no access to food. The UN also warns that Israel may be carrying out the "large-scale forced transfer of the civilian population." Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh reports on the terrible suffering of the Israeli hostages and their families, as well as the Palestinian children and civilians who were killed and gruesomely injured. Also on today's show: Amos Yadlin, former head of Israeli Defense Intelligence; actor Cate Blanchett & director Alfonso Cuaron, "Disclaimer"; Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • UNICEF Global Spokesperson James Elder

    UNICEF Global Spokesperson James Elder
    Oct 14 2024
    War in the Middle East is intensifying on multiple fronts. Earlier on Monday, an Israeli airstrike hit a village north of Beirut killing at least 19 people. It comes as a Hezbollah drone strike killed four IDF soldiers deep inside Israel and in Gaza, there were scenes of panic after an Israeli airstrike hit the crowded courtyard of a hospital, killing four people. James Elder is the global spokesperson for UNICEF and he joins the show from Geneva to discuss his recent visit to Gaza. Also on today's show: Nancy Pelosi on her new book, "The Art of Power"; Theodore R. Johnson, scholar of race and electoral politics, on his new book, "If We Are Brave" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Deluge of Disinformation Shapes America's Crucial Election

    Deluge of Disinformation Shapes America's Crucial Election
    Oct 12 2024
    With less than one month left before America's pivotal election, Christiane speaks with Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders and The New York Times’ Mark Landler about how disinformation is shaping a highly contested race, with Democrats anxious in key swing states. Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón sit down with Christiane in London to discuss "Disclaimer*", the psychological thriller series in which Christiane makes a cameo appearance, and dive into the show’s themes of truth and deception. Christiane also revisits her reporting on the status of Afghan women just one year after the U.S. toppled the Taliban, and shows how 23 years later things have gone even further backwards, with Afghan women still fighting against the Taliban's misogyny and gender apartheid, even while in exile. Finally, director Steve McQueen speaks with Christiane about his new WWII film, "The Blitz", focusing on the stories of ordinary people separated by war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Israel Strikes Deep Into Lebanon

    Israel Strikes Deep Into Lebanon
    Oct 11 2024
    An Israeli airstrike flattened a residential building overnight in a densely populated neighborhood of central Beirut, killing at least 22 people. Lebanon's UN envoy has accused Israel of using 'Gaza tactics' in his country. Hezbollah claims a senior official named Wafiq Safa was the target of Israel's attack and says Safa survived the strike. Correspondent Ben Wedeman joins the show from Beirut to discuss the latest. Also on today's show: The Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer; Ohio Governor Mike Dewine; tennis legend Rafael Nadal (from the archives) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min