Amanpour

Wolfgang Ischinger, former German ambassador and Munich Security Conference chair, on European security, Iran, Russia and transatlantic ties. Cochav Elkayem-Levy, human rights lawyer, on systematic sexual and gender-based violence documentation and accountability. Ben McKenzie, actor-filmmaker, on cryptocurrency fraud, regulation and the psychology behind scams.

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader in exile and Nobel laureate, speaks about plans to return and timelines for democratic transition. Omer Bartov, historian of genocide and critic of Israeli policy, discusses Israel’s shift toward ethno-nationalism and warnings about Gaza. Bob Davis, journalist on U.S.-China trade, examines how Chinese competition reshaped American towns like Hickory.

Walter Isaacson, journalist and biographer, reflects on his years leading CNN and his new book on America’s founding sentence. Ted Turner (archive), media pioneer and philanthropist, recalls launching 24/7 news, fighting for equal access, pushing nuclear disarmament and championing conservation. They explore CNN’s rocky start, Gulf War coverage, clean energy bets and a life shaped by risk and persistence.

Walter Isaacson, journalist and historian, revisits the Declaration of Independence and American identity. Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster, reflects on wildlife, extinction, and climate action. Sherry Rollins-Westin, Sesame Workshop CEO, discusses early childhood development and how mothers shape resilience and empathy.

Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president leading humanitarian operations and Geneva Conventions advocacy. Shomari Figures, Alabama representative focused on voting rights and redistricting. Rita Wilson, singer-actress with a new album and cancer-survivor perspective. They discuss damage and medical needs in Iran and Gaza, erosion of rules of war, detention and aid responsibilities, national redistricting battles, and late-life songwriting.

Raelynn Barnes, historian who studies the cultural history of blackface, and archival interviews with Ted Turner, media mogul and philanthropist. They revisit Turner’s pioneering 24-hour news vision, his activism for disarmament and climate, and his risk-taking in media and sailing. The conversation also shifts to the origins, spread, and lasting impact of blackface in American culture.

Barbara F. Walter, political scientist studying drivers of political violence. Nancy Northup, reproductive rights leader focused on medication abortion access. Matthew Hollingworth, WFP operations chief reporting from Somalia on drought and aid challenges. F. Gregory Gause III, Middle East expert on Gulf security and Iran-UAE-Saudi dynamics. They discuss ceasefire fragility, global hunger risks, legal fights over mifepristone, and rising political violence.

Jason Bordoff, energy policy expert, explains global oil disruption from the Strait of Hormuz closure. Martin Luther King III, civil rights leader and activist, reacts to the Supreme Court ruling on voting rights and the risks to representation. Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador and foreign policy analyst, assesses military strategy, NATO tensions, and escalation risks in the region.

Petr Pavel, Czech president and former NATO commander, discusses European defense, NATO ties, and the strategic risks of Middle East conflict. Wendy Sherman, former U.S. deputy secretary of state and Iran negotiator, explores diplomacy, sanctions, and nuclear talks. They debate shifting alliances, how the Iran war reshapes global power, and Europe’s need to bolster military and diplomatic clout.

Natalie Livingstone, historian who uncovers overlooked women at Nuremberg, and Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Haiti’s prime minister tackling gang violence. They discuss Haiti’s security collapse, plans to restore order and hold elections. They also explore hidden female contributors to postwar justice and the challenges of rebuilding institutions and public trust.