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Donald Trump continues to lash out at the press and its coverage of his second term. The FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter and confiscated her devices. Authorities say it was part of an investigation into classified documents, but federal regulations to preserve press freedom and protect sources traditionally prevent such invasive action. Former Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: Mahmood Mamdani, father of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani; National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the threat of war among allies over Greenland has abated, with Donald Trump announcing he's agreed on a security plan with the head of NATO, the details are still unclear. Tonight, EU leaders will gather in Brussels for an emergency summit. Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt joins Christiane to discuss.  Also on today's show: Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American businessman who was imprisoned in Iran for eight years; A. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop, Episcopal Church of New Hampshire    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump flew to Davos this morning, where he dissed Europe, before he embraced it, called NATO deadbeat before saying he was 100% behind it, and doubled down on his push to take Greenland. But to a collective sigh of relief, the US president said he would not use force to get it. Finland's President Alexander Stubb was in the front row for Trump's speech.  Also on today's show: Former White House Trade Adviser Kelly Ann Shaw; Atlantic Staff Writer Charlie Warzel    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks one year since President Trump began his second term. In just one year, we've seen seismic shifts in America's foreign policy, such as his relentless bid for Greenland. Plus, he's now threatening an additional 200% tariffs on French wine if Macron refuses to join his Gaza Board of Peace. Democratic Senator Chris Coons wants to de-escalate tensions and has just finished a bipartisan congressional visit to Denmark. He joins the show from Davos.  Also on today's show: CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond; NYT columnist Lydia Polgreen; Noubar Afeyan, Co-founder, Moderna    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats to annex Greenland and has said he will impose tariffs on European countries who do not support his ambitions. Europe is weighing its options, including a so-called "Trade Bazooka," which would block some US access to EU markets and impose export controls. So what do Greenlanders think about all this? International reporter Nic Robertson joins the show from Nuuk with the details.   Also on today's show: Heather Conley, Former US Deputy Assistant  Secretary of State; Sir Peter Westmacott, Former UK Ambassador to the US; Kimberlé Crenshaw, Professor of Law, UCLA & Columbia University / Executive Director, African American Policy Forum; former January 6th Capitol riot senior prosecutor    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of violent uprisings in Iran, the question is - what comes next? Iranian lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi reflects on her nation’s history to consider what’s best for the future. Air date: January 17, 2026 Guests: Shirin EbadiElliott Abrams Kaouther Ben Hania Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iranian peoples' call for freedom was heard all over the world, but has a bloody crackdown crushed the uprising? Shirin Ebadi was Iran's first female judge, but was demoted following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But she kept advocating for women and human rights, and in 2003, became Iran's first Nobel Peace Prize winner. Shirin Ebadi joins the show from London.  Also on today's show: author Theodor Meron; author Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After days of urging the people of Iran to continue to protest, President Trump suddenly appeared to back down last night — noting to reporters that Iranian sources told him that the killing of protesters was over and planned executions will not go ahead. But even as the crackdown on protesters has proven deadly, with thousands reported killed, some are still staunch defenders of the regime. Christiane speaks to one of those voices — Mohammad Marandi is a Professor at the University of Tehran and joins the show from Tehran, Iran.  Also on today's show: Nazenin Ansari, Journalist /Managing Editor of Kayhan London; Phil Gunson, Andes Project Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group; NYT columnist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump promises help is coming for Iranian protestors, with reports that executions will begin soon and the regime promising to swiftly punish demonstrators. This is a critical moment for the regime, caught between threats from the United States and from its own people. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh has this exclusive report piecing together what's happening inside Iran, with testimony from a doctor treating those wounded protestors.  Also on today's show: Elliott Abrams, Former US Special Representative for Iran; Kaouther Ben Hania, Director and writer, The Voice of Hind Rajab; Mike Fox, Legal Fellow, Cato Institute Project on Criminal Justice    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A picture is beginning to emerge of the true brutality of the Iranian regime as it cracks down hard on continued protests in Iran. At least 18,000 protestors have been killed in more than two weeks of anti-government demonstrations, according to a US-based human rights group. Nazanin Boniadi is an actress and activist who has long campaigned for human rights in Iran, having been born there in the early days of the Islamic Republic. She joins the show to discuss these protests.  Also on today's show: historian Nina Khrushcheva; author Jacob Soboroff ("Firestorm"); journalist/author Kenneth Rosen ("Polar War")    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices