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Democratic Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the ongoing political crisis between the U.S. and Iran, just as reports emerge that the Ukrainian Boeing plane that crashed killing 176 people, may have in fact been mistakenly shot down by Iran. He unpacks what action is occurring in Washington to limit any further military escalation. Fred Pleitgen, CNN Senior International Correspondent, gives the view from ground in Tehran. He explains the Iranian government's stance on these latest developments. Dickie Arbiter, former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, and Mark Landler, London bureau chief at The New York Times, give their perspective on the unprecedented news that Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry are stepping back as senior royals. They asses what has prompted this move and how it will work practically and financially. Our Hari Sreenivasan sits down with Cyrus Habib, Washington Lieutenant Governor, to talk about the demonization of Iranian-Americans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Urban, corporate lobbyist and Trump's campaign strategist, joins Christiane Amanpour to give his analysis of the President's address to the nation after Iran's retaliatory airstrike on U.S. coalition air bases in Iraq. Mohammad Marandi, chair of American Studies at the University of Tehran, gives his view from Tehran; he assesses the proportionality of this strike as well as the rhetoric coming from the two leaders of the hostile nations. Antony Blinken, former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser, discusses how President Trump has seemingly stepped back from further military confrontation whilst at the same time still fervently criticizing the Iran nuclear deal. Mina Al-Oraibi, editor-in-chief at The National, also weighs in about the impact this will have on the Persian Gulf states who are very dependent on America's military presence in the region. She unpacks Trump's desire for NATO to take on some of that burden.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Esper, U.S. Defense Secretary, joins Christiane Amanpour to defend the decision to carry out a targeted killing of Iran's top military commander, Qasem Soleimani. He explains why he doesn't regret the decision as well as the "imminent threat" that justified such an extreme course of action. Massoumeh Ebtekar, the Iranian Vice President on Women and Family Affairs, gives her counter-viewpoint, arguing that the White House made a serious miscalculation. Elissa Slotkin, U.S. House Democrat for Michigan, weighs in on the debate by giving her expert analysis as a former CIA analyst who served 3 tours in Iraq. She explains the war power resolution that she has been tasked with drawing up, to block the president's path to war in the region. Turki Al-Faisal, former Saudi Ambassador to the U.S., discusses concern coming out of the Kingdom and the effort launched to deescalate tensions between the U.S. and Iran.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mohammad Marandi, chair of American studies at the University of Tehran, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the shocking targeted strike on one of Iran's top generals, Qasem Soleimani. He was killed in an U.S. airstrike whilst he was visiting Iraq and it has prompted both celebration and deep concern for how this will impact the already tense relations between the two nations. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy explains why this violates congressional rules and procedures and how the House plan to stop what they see as President Trump waging an undemocratic war in Iran. Ayad Allawi, the former Prime Minister of Iraq, reflects on the fact this controversial and deadly airstrike occurred on his country's soil. In response, Iraq voted to expel U.S. forces and President Trump is threatening sanctions if they make good on their word. Allawi digs down into what he sees are the next steps for the players involved. Stephen Hadley, former U.S. National Security Advisor, unpacks the strength of the evidence for Soleimani's killing. Lastly, Tim Flannery, the man at the helm of Climate Council Australia, talks passionately about the devastating fires that are consuming Australia killing millions of animals in its wake. He explains about the science and policy that is causing this crisis.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heidi Blake, Buzzfeed Investigations Editor and author of "From Russia with Blood," talks about the pattern of killings that flow from the Kremlin. She digs down into why these haven't been gone unsolved. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, doctor and author of "The Stress Solution," discusses why we're more stressed then ever and the innovative solutions we need to combat it. Our Walter Isaacson sits down with Carmen C. Bambach, a pioneering curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to reflect on the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci, as chronicled in her groundbreaking four volume canon "Leonardo da Vinci Rediscovered."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Blair, the former Labour British Prime Minister, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the landslide Conservative victory in last week's election. He reflects on a looming Brexit and his party's move to the left and why that's cost them dearly. Greta Gerwig, the writer, director and actor, talks candidly to our Michel Martin about her meteoric rise to the top of Hollywood and what it was like to re-create one of the world's most beloved classics, "Little Women". Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, and Michael Crick, former BBC political correspondent, look at the current British government's aversion to the state-funded British broadcaster and what it would mean for the BBC and if they scrapped the license fee.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Walker, former Republican Governor for the battleground state of Wisconsin, gives his take on the historic vote to impeach President Donald Trump; only the third President ever to be impeached. He reflects on whether the President did indeed commit high crimes and misdemeanors. He also defends his record on voter suppression. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, Susan Glasser, staff writer at the The New Yorker, and Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review, all weigh in on the impeachment debate. They each give their perspective on this momentous day and how it will impact American politics and society for years to come. Our Michel Martin sits down with Alfre Woodard, actor in "Clemency", and Chinonye Chukwu, the director of the film, to unpack the moral questions surrounding death row and more specifically, the complex role of the executioner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax media, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the impeachment of his close friend and confidant President Donald Trump. He reflects on the Republican strategy and the likelihood of acquittal. Ezra Klein, author of "Why We're Polarized" and co-founder of Vox, weighs in and critiques Ruddy's stance. He explains how America's politics became so toxic and polarized. Jonathan Pryce, the acclaimed actor, discusses making his latest film "The Two Popes" that delves into the lives of then Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina and Pope Benedict the Sixteenth. Our Hari Sreenivasan sat down with Ronny Chieng, comedian and "The Daily Show" correspondent, to talk about finding fame in the beloved "Crazy Rich Asians" rom-com and making his Netflix debut with "Asian Comedy Destroys America".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, former U.S. Secretary of State, joins Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss these unprecedented times in U.S. politics, as the impeachment of President Trump looms. He also delves into the climate crisis and how we need both government and private business to get on board if we are to solve it any time soon. Bobby Jindal, the former Louisiana Governor, gives his take on the Republican stance on impeachment. Ferkat Jawdat, Uyghur activist, talks about why the Chinese government's treatment of their minority Muslim Uyghur population is akin to 'culture identity genocide.' He speaks candidly about his mother who was imprisoned for years in a so-called re-education camp. Our Hari Sreenivasan sits down with Steven W. Thrasher, Daniel Renberg Chair at Northwestern University, to talk about the HIV/AIDS crisis in the U.S. and why it is gay and black men that are most at risk.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Afua Hirsch, author and social commentator, Simon Fraser, former head of the UK Foreign Office and Mark Landler, the London Bureau Chief for the New York Times join Christiane Amanpour on set to discuss the Conservative Party landslide victory in the historic UK election. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the former Danish Prime Minister discusses Boris Johnson's Brexit plan. Craig Whitlock, a lead investigative reporter for the Washington Post, discusses his work uncovering the Afghanistan papers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices