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Dec 8, 2023 • 59min

Journalists caught in the crossfire

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Israel-Hamas war has led to the deadliest month for journalists in 30 years. Bianna Golodryga speaks with AFP video journalist Dylan Collins, whose colleague was killed in southern Lebanon. Also on today's show: UAE Climate Minister Mariam Almheiri & US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack; American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Kori Schake  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 7, 2023 • 59min

Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin

America’s unwavering support for Ukraine hangs in the balance, as Senate Republicans block a move to pass an aid package. The White House warns funds for Ukraine’s defense could run out soon and with global attention on the Middle East, Kyiv is struggling to plead its case. Alexander Kamyshin began the war running Ukraine’s railways, as a strategic transport network for the military and humanitarian effort. He is now Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries and joins Christiane from the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. Also on today's show: Mstyslav Chernov, Director, “20 Days in Mariupol”; musician Jacob Collier; Michael Powell, Staff Writer, The Atlantic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 6, 2023 • 59min

Israeli Peace Activist Robi Damelin

The entire Gaza Strip has become "one of the most dangerous places in the world," according to the UN Agency providing humanitarian aid. This weekend in London, a vigil was held outside Downing Street to demonstrate that both Israelis and Palestinians are suffering and pleading for an end to the cycle of violence. One of the main proponents of this peace movement is Robi Damelin, whose son David was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002. Instead of being consumed by hate and revenge, she devotes her life towards peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Robi joins Christiane in the studio. Also on today's show: Tom Hanks and Christopher Riley discuss their new, immersive documentary The Moonwalkers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 5, 2023 • 59min

The Church and the far right

For the first time in decades, there are more autocracies than liberal democracies around the world. Fears about America are growing and if Donald Trump wins a second term in the White House, he pledges to install ideological allies in key positions. Central to Trump’s support is his Christian Evangelical base. The Atlantic writer Tim Alberta’s latest book, The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, examines the nexus between the Church and far-right politics. He saw it up close as a Christian whose father was an Evangelical Minister. He joins Christiane from New York. Also on today's show: CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman reports from Jerusalem on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; Ronen Bergman, author, Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations; New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2023 • 59min

Former State Dept. Dir. Josh Paul

Former State Dept. Director, Josh Paul, discusses unscrutinized arms transfers to Israel, civilian suffering, and US support. The motivations and interests behind the conflict are explored, along with the need for a peaceful solution. The podcast also touches on the healthcare crisis in Puerto Rico and challenges faced by blind individuals during World War II.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 60min

What to watch for at COP 28

Britain’s King Charles took the stage at the UN Climate Summit in Dubai, saying the world is approaching "dangerous uncharted territory" as the climate crisis deepens – with 2023 set to be the warmest year yet. Ahead of the conference Bianna spoke with former White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy, to get her steer on the importance of this year’s COP. Also on today's show: CNN Pentagon Correspondent Oren Liebermann; NYT investigative correspondent Azam Ahmed; NYT reporter Reed Abelson and KFF Health News reporter Jordan Rau discuss their series "Dying Broke"; 18-year-old banjo virtuoso Nora Brown  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 30, 2023 • 59min

Isaacson on Kissinger

Henry Kissinger, one of the most famous American Secretaries of State, died on Wednesday at age 100. From his pivotal role in the Vietnam War, to holding secret diplomatic talks with communist China, Kissinger wielded great diplomatic power. But he was reviled by many for his role in the bombing of Cambodia and the rise of repressive regimes in Latin America. Historian and journalist Walter Isaacson knows Henry Kissinger’s life story inside and out, writing what some call “the definitive biography”, he joins Bianna to reflect on Kissinger’s life. Also on today's show: PBS host Margaret Hoover & CNN anchor John Avlon; Al Jazeera correspondent Youmna ElSayed  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 29, 2023 • 59min

Behind the Palestinians released by Israel

According to analysis of Israel prison service data, out of the Palestinians freed since the hostage deal with Hamas, almost 80% were teenage boys aged 14 to 18 and two-thirds were held under administrative detention – meaning they were not told the charges against them or given due legal process. Khaled Elgindy, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and an expert on Israeli-Palestinian affairs, explains the reality for these Palestinians. Also on today's show: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland; Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser; Tom Nichols, Staff Writer, The Atlantic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 28, 2023 • 58min

Investigating gender-based violence by Hamas

There’s hope in Israel as more hostages are expected to be released as part of an extended truce between Hamas and Israel. But the horrors of October 7 are still being uncovered with Israeli police and a civil commission compiling evidence of rape and sexual assault against women by Hamas. Some say those harrowing stories have been ignored by international communities. This includes Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Israeli legal scholar, who feels "completely betrayed" by women's rights organizations. She joins the show to discuss this, followed by Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, who defends her organization. Also on today's show: Omer Benjakob, disinformation and cyber reporter for Haaretz; actor Colman Domingo; former chief speechwriter for US President Jimmy Carter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2023 • 59min

Israel-Hamas truce extended

A truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is extended by two days, Qatar announced today. The pause in fighting gives some relief to a besieged Gaza, and more time to work out deals to swap Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Over the weekend, four-year-old American Israeli Abigail Edan was released, but not into the arms of her parents. They were killed in front of her on October 7th when Hamas stormed their kibbutz. Also released was 9-year-old Emily Hand, an extremely emotional moment for her father who initially believed she was dead. Eyal Nouri’s aunt Adina Moshe was released on Friday, and he joined the program. Also on today's show: Israeli psychologist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen; author Nathan Thrall; opinion writer Roxane Gay; Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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