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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.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 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. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As countries around the world try to adjust to a new normal, it's clear that there is no perfect blueprint for handling the coronavirus. Greece had remarkable early successes fighting the virus, but having now opened up to tourists, cases have surged and a new shutdown has been hurriedly implemented. Christiane Amanpour is joined by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss the pandemic, heightened tensions with neighboring Turkey and the ongoing migrant crisis. Then, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko continues to cling to power after a disputed election result and a week of protests. Igor Leshchenya, Belarusian Ambassador to Slovakia, explains why he chose to side with the people, tendering his resignation and denouncing Lukashenko. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to Ron Klain, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Biden, about the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and why he thinks it will cost Trump the presidency. Chair of the Democratic National Committee Tom Perez talks to Christiane about the unconventional format of this year’s event and how he thinks the presidential race is shaping up. And correspondent David Chalian speaks to Christiane about the latest from the virtual convention floor. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration announces plans to drill the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the clock ticks down to November 4, the day America looks set to officially leave the Paris Climate Agreement. These moves come in the midst of a presidential election in which climate has played a bigger role than ever before. Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry committed America to the Paris Climate Agreement back in 2016 and he joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the Democratic campaign and share his perspective as someone who went head to head with an incumbent Republican President. Then, this year’s virtual Democratic National Convention is shaping up to be like no other before, but these nominating events have a long history of generating their own magical moments. Our Walter Isaacson talks to Dan Rather, former anchor of the CBS Evening News and Margaret Carlson, columnist at The Daily Beast, about the meaning and purpose of these conventions in the landscape of America’s politics. And Christiane is joined by Democratic Senator Cory Booker to discuss the Biden-Harris ticket and this year’s push for Democratic unity.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Democratic National Convention unlike any seen before kicks off in the United States. Many of the biggest names in democratic politics are due to speak at the virtual event, demonstrating as much socially distanced unity as the party can muster. Christiane Amanpour is joined by former Governor of Ohio John Kasich, who ran against Donald Trump four years ago for the Republican nomination, and has now crossed the political aisle to speak at this year’s DNC. Then, in 1953 the CIA and MI6 instigated a coup d’état to overthrow Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and reinstall the Shah to power. Operation Ajax set in motion a course of events that would lead to Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, and which continue to shape the country today.  Documentary film “Coup 53”  uses new archival evidence to tell this story and Christiane speaks to the men behind the film, director Taghi Amirani and editor Walter Murch. And our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to professor of anthropology and best-selling author Wade Davis about his latest article for Rolling Stone “The Unraveling of America”, and the end of American exceptionalism.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's landmark peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has divided opinion across the Middle East, and the world. Christiane Amanpour speaks to Jared Kushner, Senior Adviser to President Trump, about America’s role in the negotiations and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Then, Anwar Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, discusses the reactions from the region and what the new diplomatic agreement might means for UAE-Israeli relations. Vali Nasr, Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and Marietje Schaake, former European Parliament member for the Netherlands, join Christiane to talk about international reactions to the deal, and how this move fits into the broader framework of U.S foreign policy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After years of security cooperation, Israel and the United Arab Emirates have signed a peace deal which sees Israel suspend it’s plans to annex parts of the West Bank. Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the historic agreement. Then, for the past 17 years South Carolina has been a Republican stronghold, and the home state of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.  Jamie Harrison is the first African American Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, and is standing toe to toe with Graham this year. He speaks to Christiane about the presidential race and his ambitions to forge a “new South”. The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect on American sport and is now threatening the upcoming college football season. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to sportswriter Dave Zirin and retired NFL defensive end Michael Bennett, about their book “Things That Makes White People Uncomfortable” and how the Black Lives Matter movement has been empowering athletes both on and off the field. And musician Jacob Collier exploded onto the music scenes in 2016 with his album “In My Room”, recorded almost single-handedly in his bedroom. Much of his latest album, “Djesse Vol.3” was recorded from his home during lockdown and he reflects on finding inspiration in isolation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Kamala Harris is named as the first Black female candidate for Vice President. It’s a historic choice for America, coming at a historic moment for the country. Christiane Amanpour is joined by Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Adviser to Barack Obama, to assess the presidential race, and the Biden-Harris ticket. Law enforcement issues have played a fundamental role in Harris’ career, and her presidential campaign. Civil Rights Activist DeRay Mckesson has previously challenged Harris on her record, and he discusses his take on Joe Biden’s new vice-presidential pick. Then, at this time of social upheaval and hyper partisan politics, perhaps it’s time for some lessons in “hopeful history”. Author Rutger Bregman joins Christiane to chat about his new book "Humankind:A Hopeful History”, and why believes that humans are innately good. And our Walter Isaacson speaks to journalist and author Kurt Andersen about the absence of fairness in America today. They talk about his new book "Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America: A Recent History” and the threat of hyper-capitalism in America.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices