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New Yorker writer Evan Osnos joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss his new Joe Biden biography and why he thinks Biden hopes to find common ground; but is prepared to go scorched earth if necessary. Then, feminist writer Laura Bates talks about her new book, “Men Who Hate Women,” which exposes communities of extreme misogyny. Turning to coronavirus developments, correspondent Jim Bittermann joins Amanpour from Paris to break down President Macron’s latest announcement that France will go into national lockdown again. CBS News President Susan Zirinsky speaks to Walter Isaacson about the now infamous “60 Minutes” interview with President Trump.    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the second wave of Covid in Europe, its third spike in the U.S and how both could have been prevented. Then, former homelessness advisor to the British government, Dame Louise Casey breaks down why she thinks families now face destitution if they don’t get help. Clinical Psychiatry professor Dr. Richard A. Friedman speaks to Michel Martin about the importance of mental health as we navigate the pandemic and a tense election cycle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campaign finance and election law expert Trevor Potter joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss mail-in voting and the U.S Senate’s confirmation vote of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Then, from courtroom battles to courtroom dramas, Oscar nominated actor Frank Langella talks about the Netflix film, “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Joining Walter Isaacson, conservative political analyst Bill Kristol shares why he thinks the Republican party could become obsolete if its members continue to back the Trump administration at all costs.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S presidential election could come down to a handful of states, one of them being Pennsylvania. Republican strategist Sarah Longwell and the state’s democratic lieutenant governor John Fetterman join Christiane Amanpour to discuss what’s at stake. Then, turning to the flare up of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan breaks this down in an exclusive interview. Former U.S Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder tells Amanpour more about this matter. Returning to the American presidential race, RealClearPolitics analyst Sean Trende shares his take with Hari Sreenivasan as the clock ticks down.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Very troubling developments in Nigeria are getting global attention from political heavyweights, football stars and musicians. Activist and renowned rapper Falz joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the situation on the ground. Then, spokesperson for the Republican National Convention Liz Harrington shares her take on the state of the U.S presidential race. Hari Sreenivasan speaks to playwright Ayad Akhtar about his new book, “Homeland Elegies.” Turning to music, jazz artist Melody Gardot talks to Amanpour about creating during lockdown and her new album "Sunset In The Blue."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a truly momentous move for the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has publicly endorsed same sex civil unions for the first time. James Martin, Jesuit priest and LGBTQ advocate, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the implications of this development. Then, author of "Vanguard" Martha S. Jones and trailblazing civil rights activist Xernona Clayton talk about Black women's historic fight to be heard and counted. Paola Ramos, author of "Finding Latinx", speaks to Amanpour about the diverse Latinx community and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. ProPublica reporter Jessica Huseman tells Michel Martin about the problems with ballot access, vote by mail, and misinformation in the lead up to November.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just two weeks left until the American election, activists Leah Greenberg and Lori Goldman join Christiane Amanpour to discuss a key demographic - suburban white women. Then, Walter Isaacson speaks to political theorist Danielle Allen about Harvard University’s coronavirus response and why she thinks rampant factionalism is a major roadblock to governance. Turning to music, in a conversation originally aired in February, David Byrne talks about his vision of a diverse and harmonious American Utopia. Correspondent David Culver meets the people eager to get in line for vaccine trails in the Chinese city of Yiwu.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-winning documentary maker Alex Gibney and coronavirus whistleblower Rick Bright join Christiane Amanpour to discuss their film, “Totally Under Control,” which investigates how political opportunism cost thousands of lives. Then, former Charlie Hebdo writer and journalist Caroline Fourest explains why she thinks the killing of a school teacher by a terrorist was an attack on a "symbol" of France. Walter Isaacson speaks to business technology reporter Kara Swisher about tech giants and how Facebook is now trying to step up, and stamp out the spread of conspiracy theories.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the coronavirus death toll climbs in the U.S, Andy Slavitt, who ran Medicare and Medicaid services under President Obama, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss what’s at stake this election. Then, journalist Robin Wright and photographer Gary Knight talk about their new project, “Imagine: Reflections on Peace.” Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Major General John C. Harris, Jr. about the crucial humanitarian role of Ohio’s National Guard during 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

Amid the economic suffering caused by the pandemic, UCL Economics Professor Mariana Mazzucato tells Christiane Amanpour why she thinks the science is there for an inclusive recovery. Then, Monty Python alumnus and travel veteran Michael Palin looks back at his acting career. Michel Martin talks to former Evangelical pastor, Joel C. Hunter, about why he’s backing Joe Biden in November.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices