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Amanpour interviews - January 2023

Tuesday, January 31

Palestinian analyst: Blinken's comments on Palestinian suffering are 'first dose of honesty'
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Diana Buttu, a Palestinian political analysts and human rights lawyer, on the recent violence between Israelis and Palestinians and the visit to the region of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who spoke of Palestinian's "shrinking horizon of hope."
Fmr. US Mideast Envoy: 'This the lowest ebb between Israelis and Palestinians that I've seen'
Director Paul Feig invites us to enjoy 'Cocktail Time!'

Monday, January 30

'This is not an anomaly': Memphis pastor reacts to killing of Tyre Nichols
Pastor Earle Fisher and law professor Joanna Schwartz react to the brutal killing of Tyre Nichols and discuss the state of police reform in America.
V: Women 'have to be bolder and more outrageous in our demands'

Friday, January 27

Panetta: Classified document revelations 'the tip of the iceberg'
The former U.S. defense secretary says abuse of the government's classification process is causing a national security failure.
How Russia tries to circumvent sanctions

Thursday, January 26

Top UN official: 'As a Muslim woman, what the Taliban is doing is not Islam'
Christiane Amanpour discusses the Taliban's latest bans on women with Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, and their latest trip to Afghanistan.
Andrew Solomon: America's 'center tends to shift towards justice'

Wednesday, January 25

Western tanks are 'iron fist' to break Russian lines, says Ukraine's defense minister
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov talks to Christiane Amanpour about receiving tanks from the US and Germany, plus the corruption scandal uncovered in the Ukrainian government.
'Fear of Russian rage' has led Israeli foreign policy 'for a very long time,' says journalist
Ban on Afghan women aid workers is a 'grave blow' says UN Humanitarian Chief

Tuesday, January 24

Former U.S. Ambassador: Ukrainians need to trust their government
William Taylor, who spent much of his career rooting out corruption, weighs in on Ukraine's current corruption scandal, its war effort and allied support.
Optimism, opera and the ones that got away: Publishing titan Stephen Rubin

Monday, January 23

U.S. NSC Spokesman: In Ukraine, 'Time is not our friend'
As European nations debate sending Ukraine tanks, senior security official John Kirby says Russia is preparing to regroup for "more aggressive operations."
Polish presidential advisor: 'We will find a common solution' on Leopard tanks

Friday, January 20

Yellen warns of 'global financial crisis' if debt ceiling not raised
In an exclusive interview from Africa, the Treasury Secretary discusses the risks to working Americans if the U.S. defaults, and new cooperation with China.
From doctor to patient: How one neurosurgeon dealt with his cancer diagnosis

Thursday, January 19

'He feels he has unfinished business': Author on why Biden may run for a second term
Chris Whipple speaks with Christiane Amanpour about why he believes President Biden will run again and about Biden's term so far, as explored in his new book, "The Fight of His Life".
'For me, it was only one choice': Famed Russian pianist on leaving Russia to protest Putin's invasion

Wednesday, January 18

IAEA Chief: Safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant 'taking longer than I thought'
Christiane Amanpour speaks to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, on his recent trip to Ukraine and the continued efforts to create a safety zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in the south of the country.
Climate scientist: Getting fired for activism 'gave me a lot of hope'

Tuesday, January 17

European Commission president: Western allies need to 'step up' military support to Ukraine
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, after her speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos where she said that Europe will stand with Ukraine "for as long as it takes."
Climate crisis 'an existential threat,' says Pakistani official at Davos

Monday, January 16

'Weapons, weapons, weapons': Top Zelensky aide on what Ukraine really needs
Igor Zhovkva tells Amanpour his country is thankful to Western allies for providing support, but it needs more to defend Ukrainian territory and energy infrastructure.
It's 'personal' for us: Uber CEO on company's support for Ukraine
A spate of executions in Iran

Friday, January 13

'Knowledge and intent': Legal analyst compares Trump and Biden investigations
Former federal proscutor Elie Honig breaks down significant similarities, and differences, in the Trump and Biden classified document inquiries.
California Lt. Governor: 'Get ready to evacuate'
Aid chief lays blame for women bans at Taliban supreme leader's feet

Thursday, January 12

Dr. Céline Gounder on the fight to protect the legacy of her husband Grant Wahl
Epidemiologist Dr. Céline Gounder talks about her husband, sports journalist Grant Wahl, who died while covering the Fifa World Cup and her fight against anti-vaccination conspiracy theorists.
Historian Robert Kagan: U.S. passivity 'encouraged' Putin

Wednesday, January 11

Ukrainian Ambassador to US: Russia cannot win, it has to face the reality
Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, talks to Christiane Amanpour about stepped up American support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
'We tell ourselves stories in order to survive': Sarah Polley on directing 'Women Talking'

Tuesday, January 10

Lula adviser: Brazil congress attack showed 'failure' by local security forces
Celso Amorim, foreign policy adviser to Brazil's president, tells Christiane Amanpour his country is "firmly on the road for the consolidation of democracy" after Bolsonaro supporters stormed Congress on Sunday.
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin shares life lessons for her 80th birthday
Hugh Jackman: 'As an artist, my job is to open my heart'

Monday, January 9

Meet Illinois' first Latina congresswoman
Rep. Delia Ramirez's mother was pregnant with her when she left Guatemala for the US in the 1980s. Now the 39-year-old is representing Illinois in the US House of Representatives.
'A warning to the royal family': Emily Maitlis and Anderson Cooper break down Prince Harry's 'Spare'

Friday, January 6

'Pervasive dysfunctionality' awaits GOP speaker, says author
Robert Draper warns the House Republican chaos is a preview of what's to come, while fmr. Democratic Congressman Mondaire Jones says the GOP is filled with people who don't want to govern.
Independent journalist: There's a scary new face in Russian politics

Thursday, January 5

Gordon Brown: Putin needs to be put on trial
Former British Prime Minister and UN Envoy Gordon Brown tells Christiane Amanpour that the US and UK must support a special international tribunal to try Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Why the vow 'never again' goes unfulfilled

Wednesday, January 4

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia 'pessimistic' on path forward in Ukraine
John Sullivan, who served as America's man in Moscow under Presidents Trump and Biden, says Putin has no interest in a diplomatic off-ramp out of Ukraine.
'This is a battle we cannot lose': Aid chief on Afghan women's rights

Tuesday, January 3

'New year, same old drama': Fmr. GOP Congressman on bitter Speaker's race
Will Hurd tells Amanpour Kevin McCarthy's embattled quest to become House Speaker has divided Republicans and distracted from important issues.
'No one should be surprised' by actions of Itamar Ben-Gvir says Israeli journalist
U.S.-Israel relationship under 'tremendous stress', says Middle East expert