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The world is now in a trade war after the White House imposed tariffs of at least 10% across all countries. Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock is at NATO HQ today, having just visited their ally in Kyiv. She spoke to Christiane from Brussels. Also on today's show: author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is poised to declare sweeping new global tariffs, and across the world, leaders are bracing for impact, making it very clear that they will not take this lying down. While it's tariff day for Trump, it may just be resurrection day for Democrats, the opposition roaring back to life with a 25-hour speech by Senator Cory Booker, and a convincing win in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy was in the chamber for Cory Booker's entire speech and asked the final question, and he joins Christiane from DC. Also on today's show: Arwa Damon, Founder & President, INARA; Tanya Haj-Hassan, American physician who volunteered in Gaza; Tiya A. Miles, Professor of History, Harvard University / Author, "All That She Carried"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and his team continue to test the boundaries of the US Constitution, from detaining students on visas due to their speech, to repeatedly floating the idea of a third term. Among his many executive orders, Trump has targeted major practices and their lawyers. Alberto Gonzales is the former White House Counsel to George W. Bush and the former US Attorney General, who warned in September that he viewed Trump as "perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation." He joins the show. Also on today's show: Idit Ohel, mother of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel; Justin Levitt, Professor, Loyola Law School / Former Senior Policy Adviser for Democracy & Voting Rights, Biden Administration  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, discusses how U.S. funding cuts could greatly impact vaccine access in under-resourced countries. Meanwhile, Tina Fordham analyzes the global economic fallout from escalating U.S. trade tensions, offering insights into trade policies as tools for geopolitical strategy. Both guests highlight the interconnectedness of health and economic policies at a time when political upheaval in France, notably Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction, sends shockwaves through the nation's political landscape.

As the Trump team scrambles to contain the fallout over the signal scandal, former Republican Senator and U.S. Defense Secretary under President Barack Obama, Chuck Hagel, talked to Christiane about the far-reaching consequences of this blunder. Then she speaks with best-selling author Michael Lewis and satirist W. Kamau Bell, about their new book called, "Who is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service.," which profiles the civil servants being targeted by the new administration in their federal government cuts. Plus, Ivan Watson reports on the hundreds of people trapped inside “scam compounds” in the warlord-controlled border region of Myanmar, the nexus of a billion-dollar scam industry, where hundreds of thousands of trafficked people have been working as modern slaves, conning victims around the world out of their savings. Then, as “The Sound of Music" turns 60, Christiane revisits her conversation with Julie Andrews about her legendary career and some behind-the-scenes moments. Plus, as the administration's foreign aid cut halt the critical cleanup of Agent Orange and other diplomatic efforts in Vietnam, Christiane's 60 Minutes report highlights the devastating impact of the toxic chemical on the local population and U.S. vets alike, and the reason for the much-needed U.S. assistance to this day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a week in which the security of internet communications is in the spotlight, a new novel captures the murky world of undersea internet cables: essential, indispensable and incredibly vulnerable. Author Colum McCann captures the real-world drama in his highly anticipated new book, “Twist.” Also on today's show: Iranian-Kurdish rapper Saman Yasin; actor Julie Andrews (from the archives)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the arrest of a green-card-holding Columbia graduate, President Trump said it's the "first arrest of many to come." Now immigration officials have detained and arrested Rumeysa Ozturk in Somerville, Massachusetts, a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University with a valid student visa. Ozturk has been forcibly transported to detention in Louisiana. Vincent Warren is Executive Director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, and he joins Christiane from New York. Also on today's show: author Michael Lewis and host/comedian W. Kamau Bell; Jessica Chen Weiss, Professor of China Studies, John Hopkins University / Director, Institute for America, China & the Future of Global Affairs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže provides crucial insights on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict and the creeping tensions in the Black Sea. Makena Kelly explores how Elon Musk's tech maneuvers impact government operations. Shaima Al-Obaidi shares urgent stories from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, particularly the grim situation for children. Author Clay Risen connects the dots between today’s political climate and the Red Scare, reminding us of the consequences of historical fears on civil liberties.

Dara Massicot, a Russia expert at the Carnegie Endowment, shares insights into the critical U.S.-Russia peace talks regarding Ukraine, emphasizing the complexities of military negotiations and territorial claims. Özgür Özel, leader of Turkey’s CHP, discusses the political turmoil following Istanbul’s mayor's arrest and the implications for Turkey’s democracy. Olivia Hill, Tennessee's first elected transgender lawmaker, highlights the struggle for trans rights amidst restrictive legislation, while filmmaker Asako Gladsjo sheds light on the educational experiences of medical students in her documentary.

First: Now that USAID is gutted, we hear from frontline humanitarian David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee.Then: The Netflix hit sparking an important conversation: Adolescence—it’s about young minds, male rage, and the dangers of social media. Star of the show Stephen Graham joins me.Plus: Fear in the occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers, often violently expand their illegal outposts. CNN is there.Then: High stakes for Europe and the limits of Trump’s Ukraine-Russia diplomacy. Former Pentagon official Celeste Wallander joins me.And: From the archive—on World Water Day, a warning from Sarajevo: painful echoes of water as a weapon of war, from Bosnia back then to Gaza and Ukraine today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices