Trump's Use of Racial Attacks to Undermine Kamala Harris
Amanpour10 Aug 2024

Trump's Use of Racial Attacks to Undermine Kamala Harris

From questioning Kamala Harris’s ethnic identity to his long-standing birther claims against Barack Obama, racist attacks against his political opponents have become part of Donald Trump's political playbook. Harvard professor and racial politics scholar, Randall Kennedy joins Bianna Golodryga to examine how Trump weaponizes racism to undermine his opponents. Then Nicholas Thompson and Emily Glazer unpack the dangers of misinformation on democracy, social media’s role, and Musk's impact on the AI sector, as race riots rattle the UK. After escaping the Taliban’s brutal crackdown, the Afghan Youth Orchestra is now rebuilding their lives in Portugal. Young musicians describe their unimaginable hardship, and discuss the power of music as a symbol of hope. From the archive, as Nicolas Maduro attempts to maintain his grip on power amid a contested election in Venezuela, Christiane Amanpour’s 2014 conversation reveals his defiance in the face of mass protests and widespread claims of election fraud is nothing new. Finally, two-time Olympian, Yusra Mardini reflects on the resilience of the Refugee Olympic Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Former NSA Official Gary Sick on Iran War 

Former NSA Official Gary Sick on Iran War 

For our first story today, Christiane speaks to former presidential advisor Gary Sick for a historical perspective on the hostilities between the US and Iran and where he sees this current conflict he...

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Trump to Send Iran ‘Back to the Stone Ages’ 

Trump to Send Iran ‘Back to the Stone Ages’ 

“We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong.” That quote is courtesy of Donald Trump, who shared it dur...

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Deciphering Trump on War, NATO 

Deciphering Trump on War, NATO 

President Donald Trump says the Iranian president is asking for a ceasefire and he claims the nuclear threat from Iran has been dealt with. He is also telling allies its up to them to reopen the Strai...

1 Apr 53min

Former US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith 

Former US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith 

European countries struggling with the energy crisis caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are getting zero sympathy from Donald Trump. This morning, the US president vented his frustration, posti...

31 Mar 56min

Former US Defense Expert on Iran War

Former US Defense Expert on Iran War

More mixed messages on the Iran war, as President Trump hints at diplomatic progress, while thousands of US troops gather in the region. Trump claims Iran agreed to "most of" America's 15-point plan t...

30 Mar 56min

War on Iran: Negotiate or Escalate?

War on Iran: Negotiate or Escalate?

One month into America and Israel’s war on Iran, the global economic fallout is deepening with civilians killed, displaced, and caught in the crossfire. Christiane speaks with U.N. relief chief Tom Fl...

28 Mar 42min

Iran War Exacerbates Energy Crisis 

Iran War Exacerbates Energy Crisis 

As the Iran war triggers a global energy crisis, the climate consequences are already mounting. The International Energy Agency warns this crisis could surpass the oil shocks of the 1970s. Yet, even a...

27 Mar 55min

Energy Emergency Hits Philippines  

Energy Emergency Hits Philippines  

The economic fallout of the war with Iran is hitting countries all around the world. This week, the Philippines became the first country to declare a state of national energy emergency, and a Filipino...

26 Mar 56min

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