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Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Cornelia Griggs joins Christiane Amanpour to talk about her experience on the frontline of the pandemic. Then, as time runs out on U.S. government funding, GOP Senator Bill Cassidy explains why he thinks remaining hang-ups to a bipartisan relief bill aren't crucial. Former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist Ted Hui speaks to Amanpour about how he fled from Hong Kong and the struggle for freedom. Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot and Second Harvest Food Bank President Dave Krepcho talk to Hari Sreenivasan about the growing number of Americans going hungry as a result of the pandemic.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss how her country is handling Covid-19, North Korea, and the incoming Biden administration. Then, singer and actress Cher talks about her love for a recently rescued elephant, and takes a look back on her life and career. Former white nationalist Derek Black talks to Michel Martin about his transformative journey.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss a CNN-Bellingcat investigation, which has identified the Russian specialists who trailed Navalny for years before he was poisoned. Then, Palestinian lawmaker Hanan Ashrawi explains why she decided to resign from the PLO executive committee. Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, speaks to Walter Isaacson about how the year 2020 has tested the founding principles of the 160 year old magazine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Presidential historian Michael Beschloss and political strategist Sarah Longwell join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the Electoral College and Trump’s unfounded claims of election fraud. Correspondent Scott McLean brings us an exclusive interview with Ivorian President Outtara, who’s been accused of crushing dissent and jailing political opponents. Then, singer Andrew Bird speaks to Amanpour about his latest album, “Hark!” Kwame Owusu-Kesse and Geoffrey Canada talk to Hari Sreenivasan about their non-profit, Harlem Children's Zone.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Kerry, President-elect Joe Biden's climate envoy, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss investing in new infrastructure. Then, climate activist Greta Thunberg breaks down why she thinks environmental and social justice go hand-in-hand. Cardinal Wilton Gregory speaks to Amanpour about his recent appointment by Pope Francis as the first African-American Cardinal. Atlantic Staff Writer Alexis Madrigal tells Hari Sreenivasan about The COVID Tracking Project.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the stimulus plan and her priorities to invest in women and green policies. Then, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon shares why she thinks  the chance of achieving an UK-EU deal on Brexit is small. Chef Marcus Samuelsson speaks to Walter Isaacson about his new book, "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Porter, a consumer protection advocate and Democratic Representative, critiques Senate leaders for delaying a crucial relief bill amidst the pandemic. Sebastian Kurz, former Chancellor of Austria, discusses the challenges of Brexit and the EU's COVID relief efforts. Joe Scarborough, author of "Saving Freedom," reflects on lessons from Harry Truman and the importance of united leadership against global threats. Their insights illuminate the urgent need for collaboration and effective policy in today's complex political landscape.

In a rare report, Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh takes us inside one of Tehran’s hospitals to document what it’s like on the frontline. Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss why he thinks Trump’s post-election legal push is not about winning. Then, legendary Hollywood star Sophia Loren and her son the director Edoardo Ponti talk to Amanpour about their new film "The Life Ahead." Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt speaks to Michel Martin about the future of America’s Republican Party.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the recent spike in coronavirus cases in California. Correspondent Isa Soares gains exclusive access to struggling hospitals in Venezuela. Then, Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine tells Amanpour about the violent crackdown his campaign is facing as he fights to unseat President Museveni. Turning to the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia, Correspondent Nima Elbagir speaks with refugees who have fled to Sudan. Director Hao Wu talks to Hari Sreenivasan about his harrowing new documentary, “76 Days.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Moncef Slaoui speaks to Walter Isaacson about the safety of coronavirus vaccines. Author Michael Eric Dyson joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss America's racial reckoning. Then, Singer-songwriter Yusuf/Cat Stevens talks about his career and the re-release of his top hit albums.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices