'Nation of Strangers' 
Amanpour13 Feb

'Nation of Strangers' 

According to the latest annual report by Human Rights Watch, President Donald Trump is pushing America towards authoritarian rule. It says nearly three-quarters of the global population now live under autocratic rulers - putting democracy at its lowest point in forty years. It's a bleak reality that our first guest saw coming. Writer and activist Ece Temelkuran left Turkey ten years ago after learning she might be arrested for criticizing President Erdogan. Temelkuran joins the show to discuss her new book, "Nation of Strangers." Also on today's show: Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson, Qatar Museums and Doha Film Institute; Tig Notaro, co-producer of “Come See Me in the Good Light," joined by the subject of the documentary, poet Megan Falley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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US Allies Reject Trump's Call for Help 

US Allies Reject Trump's Call for Help 

A growing energy crisis is sending oil prices soaring around the world. President Trump has been calling on US allies to assist in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, but no countries have agreed to help...

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What is Trump's End Game for Iran?

What is Trump's End Game for Iran?

Starting a war is easier than ending it, as they say, so two weeks after the US and Israel struck Iran, what is the exit strategy? Christiane Amanpour asks Elliott Abrams, Trump's former special repre...

14 Mar 42min

Former Trump Special Rep. to Iran Elliott Abrams 

Former Trump Special Rep. to Iran Elliott Abrams 

The war in the Middle East is about to enter its third week with the US and Israel continuing major airstrikes across Iran, Tehran retaliating with asymmetric warfare, and a major situation developing...

13 Mar 56min

Iran Vows Revenge, Retribution 

Iran Vows Revenge, Retribution 

In a statement attributed to him and read by Iranian state TV, Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge, and pledges retribution for the death of his family. He also said the Strait of Hormuz will remai...

12 Mar 56min

Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar 

Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar 

The US-Israel war on Iran is expanding, and regional leaders and aid agencies are warning that a humanitarian disaster is looming. In Lebanon, Israel is pounding southern Beirut, going after what it i...

11 Mar 56min

Special Report: On the Ground in Iran 

Special Report: On the Ground in Iran 

It is day 11 of the US-Israeli war with Iran and there is still no clear off-ramp. President Trump claims it will be over "very soon," but he continues to make contradictory statements. In contrast, I...

10 Mar 56min

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar 

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar 

Top Iranian clerics have picked Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's next Supreme Leader. He is the son of slain leader Ayotallah Ali Khameni and is known for sharing his father's hardline stance. It is ...

9 Mar 55min

Iran War Embroils Region and Beyond

Iran War Embroils Region and Beyond

As America and Israel's conflict with Iran spills out into the region and beyond, Christiane gets perspective from around the world with a range of guests. U.S. Democratic Senator, Chris Murphy, who s...

7 Mar 42min

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