Former British Ambassador to the US Kim Darroch sits down with Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss the leaked cables about President Trump that ended his career, and the future of the "special relationship." Then, turning to the world of sport, former tennis champion Billie Jean King talks about mixing athleticism and activism. She also reflects on her legacy as the Fed Cup is renamed in her honor. Our Michel Martin speaks with former NRA senior strategist Joshua L. Powell about his new book, “Inside the NRA,” which accuses the organization of corruption and political extremism. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Amanpour: Kim Darroch, Billie Jean King, and Joshua L. Powell

The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on nearly every industry, and the arts especially are feeling the strain, with theatres still unable to reopen their doors. Kwame Kwei-Armah is the artistic director at London’s prestigious The Young Vic; he joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss how he and his peers are dealing with this and looking to the future. He also opens up about his experience as a black man in the industry and the racism he’s faced. Then turning to U.S. politics, Al Franken, former Senate Democrat and author of "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them," traces the war on facts-- from Rush Limbaugh to the current administration. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to Adrian Wooldridge, The Economist political editor, and John Micklethwait, Bloomberg News editor-in-chief, about how the pandemic has highlighted weaknesses in Western governments. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Kwame Kwei-Armah, Al Franken, Adrian Wooldridge and John Micklethwait

Michael Anton, former National Security Council spokesman and author of "The Stakes," speaks to Christiane Amanpour, about the normalization of ties between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE. Brendan Byrne, producer of the film, “Gaza,” weighs in from Belfast, Northern Ireland to explain the inspiration behind the film, and how the people of Gaza are crying out to be heard. Melinda Gates, Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation discusses the 2020 Goalkeepers Report, and how the coronavirus pandemic is causing major global development setbacks. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, about his latest book and why he thinks America needs to confront the lies it tells itself about being “a redeemer nation.”   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Michael Anton, Brendan Byrne, Melinda Gates, and Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the Republicans covid-19 response and what she says is a lack of leadership. She explains that majority leader Mitch McConnell hasn't shown up to a single negotiation on COVID relief. As the coronavirus pandemic continues we see the deadly effects of the climate crisis. Then Kent Nishimura, photojournalist at the Los Angeles Times, talks about coming face to face with California’s wildfires. And from one crisis to another, Jelani Cobb, correspondent for FRONTLINE's "Policing the Police 2020," discusses the fight for racial justice inside America’s police system. He reflects on Newark's police reforms and his updated documentary. Our Michel Martin speaks to Joan C. Williams, Director of the Center for WorkLife Law, about how the pandemic is impacting working mothers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Tammy Duckworth, Kent Nishimura, Jelani Cobb and Joan C. Williams

In an unexpected turn of events, talks between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Taliban, and the Afghan government will soon take place. Commission of Afghanistan’s Civil Service Commission, Gaisu Yari, and Director of the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, Orzala Nemat, join Christiane Amanpour to asses how women’s rights might be affected. Timothy Snyder, author of “Our Malady: Lessons in Liberty from a Hospital Diary,” discusses his near-death experience and America’s healthcare system. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Director Jeff Orlowski and Tristan Harris, President & Co-founder of Center for Humane Technology, about their new Netflix docu-drama, “The Social Dilemma.” See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Gaisu Yari, Orzala Nemat, Timothy Snyder, Jeff Orlowski & Tristan Harris

Former UK Chief Negotiator for Northern Ireland, Jonathan Powell, and New York Times London Bureau Chief, Mark Landler, join Christiane Amanpour to unpack the parallels between UK PM Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump as the UK moves to break international law over Brexit. Then Jim Tankersley, author of "The Riches of This Land," debunks the myth of the middle class. He also explains to our Michel Martin why restricting immigration to boost wages is the wrong way to go. And finally, Chinese pianist Lang Lang gives a private concert from his home in Beijing where he has spent the duration of lockdown keeping up his musical fitness. He reflects on realizing his life-long dream of playing Bach’s Goldberg Variations. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Jonathan Powell, Mark Landler, Jim Tankersley and Lang Lang

Former special agent Ali Soufan joins Christiane Amanpour to talk about his now declassified book, "The Black Banners," and how the CIA redacted evidence that torture didn't work. Then renowned philosopher Michael Sandel makes the case against meritocracy, the topic of his new book, “The Tyranny of Merit." He also reflects on the roots of our populist moment. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings about the secret to his company’s success, which he says lies in their smash-the-conventions culture. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Ali Soufan, Michael Sandel and Reed Hastings

As the cries for racial justice continue in America and the election looms ever closer, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy joins Christiane Amanpour to unpack all this and his new book, "The Violence Inside Us." He talks fighting gun violence from Newtown to Kenosha and avoiding another Sandy Hook. As protests sweep Belarus over what many say is was a rigged election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the stay-at-home mom turned Belarusian opposition leader, opens up about her unlikely foray into politics. Erin Brockovich became a household name when her fight for environmental justice was immortalized by Julia Robert’s portrayal of her in the 2000 film. She reflects on her battle for clean water for all and penning her new book “Superman’s Not Coming.” And finally, Ana Cabrera speaks to stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo about his directorial debut, "Critical Thinking,” the true story of a group of underprivileged Latinx and Black teens who qualified for the National Chess Championship in 1998. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Chris Murphy, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Erin Brockovich and John Leguizamo

As the Republican National Convention draws to a close, Jeff Flake, former Republican Senator, discusses why he is endorsing Joe Biden for President. Radhika Jones, editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, and Ta-Nehisi Coates, acclaimed author and guest editor of Vanity Fair, talk about the magazine's September issue and the continuing struggle for racial justice. Our Walter Isaacson talks to author Rick Perlstein about conservatism in America today. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Jeff Flake, Radhika Jones, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Rick Perlstein

In a major moment, professional sports players across the United States walked out in protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake. ESPN Columnist, Howard Bryant joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss their protests and the impact these statements may have. And as the shooting shocks and saddens people around the globe, Ken Blackwell, an Advisory Board Member for Donald J. Trump for President defends his messaging on law and order. Turning to election tactics, scholar and author of “White Too Long”, Robert  P. Jones explains why Trump’s strategy of targeting white, evangelical voters isn’t sustainable. Then our Walter Isaacson speaks to Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and former National Security Adviser under President Obama, about Russian interference in the 2016 election. She’s concerned they’re using the same tactics to interfere again this year, and feels it could add to the political divisions across the U.S. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Howard Bryant, Ken Blackwell, Robert P. Jones and Susan Rice

With the shooting of Jacob Blake and the increasing tensions in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the latest developments in the fight for racial justice playing out on America’s streets. He says the White House risks antagonizing protesters further by politicizing the government response. Turning to climate, Benji Backer, the American Conservation Coalition President, explains why the Republican National Convention ignoring the urgent climate crisis is an immense failure. Then we speak with Josina Machel, daughter of Graca Machel and step-daughter of the late Nelson Mandela, about the brutal domestic assault that left her blind in one eye. She reflects on the surges in gender-based violence in South Africa during lockdown, already one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman. And lastly, our Michel Martin talks to the former U.S. House Republican Mia Love about the highs and lows of Trump’s controversial presidency.         See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Jeh Johnson, Benji Backer, Josina Machel and Mia Love

On day two of the Republican convention, Republican Senator and former Florida governor Rick Scott joins Christiane Amanpour to make the case for the reelection of President Donald Trump. Then Elizabeth Economy, director for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, examine the real-world implications of a US-China showdown. And turning back to the coranvirus pandemic, our Hari Sreenivasen speaks to Michael Reagan about his post-covid recovery, alongside the doctor running Mount Sinai’s Center for Post-COVID Care, Dr. Zijian Chen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Amanpour: Rick Scott, Elizabeth Economy, Victor Gao, Michael Reagan and Dr. Zijian Chen

As the Republican National Convention kicks off, Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss how the committee’s decision to not put out a new platform could weaken the party in the long run. Then turning to coronavirus - virology expert Dr. Paul Offit lays out the facts surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak as the global community deals with a surge in new cases. Journalist and author Afua Hirsch discusses Britain's colonial history and exploring Africa's art and culture in her new BBC series 'African Renaissance’. She explains how colonial gaze has made us blind to the truth. Our Michel Martin speaks to Beth Fukumoto former member of the Hawaii State House about switching sides to the Democrats. She opens up about drawing her red lines too late in the day.

Amanpour: Scott Jennings, Dr. Paul Offit, Afua Hirsch and Beth Fukumoto

A Democratic National Convention like no other concludes in America, and anticipation builds for next week's Republican National Convention. Christiane Amanpour is joined by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to discuss these extraordinary events and how the 2020 presidential race shapes up against it's historic forbears.  Then, artist and author Chanel Miller was once only known to the world as Emily Doe, a sexual assault survivor whose powerful anonymous victim impact statement went viral in 2016. Last year she revealed her identity and published an award-winning memoir, “Know My Name”. Miller speaks to Christiane about the struggle to find her voice and what it really means to be a survivor. And our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Jonah Berger, professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, about the art of persuasion and his new book “The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind."

Amanpour: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Chanel Miller and Jonah Berger

Kamala Harris makes history as she formally accepts the Democratic nomination for Vice President of the United States, becoming the first Black woman and first Indian-American on a major party's ticket. Christiane Amanpour speaks to Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman to become a U.S. Senator, about Harris' inspirational message and breaking down boundaries in American politics. Then, Pramila Jayapal was the first South Asian American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, on the same night that Harris achieved that same milestone in the Senate. They discuss America's changing attitude towards immigration and the push for Medicare for All. Photographer Tyler Mitchell was just 23 when became the first Black photographer to shoot the cover of Vogue’s famous September issue, photographing none other than Beyoncé. He explains why he sees black beauty as an act of justice and his new book “I Can Make You Feel Good". And our Michel Martin speaks to Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security, about what he thinks are the greatest threats facing U.S. security, and how the role of the DHS has changed in recent times.

Amanpour: Carol Moseley Braun, Pramila Jayapal, Tyler Mitchell and Michael Chertoff

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