The Search for a New Pope
Amanpour22 Apr 2025

The Search for a New Pope

With mourners pouring into the Vatican to pay their respects to Pope Francis, we take a look at his legacy and what comes next – including the all-important conclave. Christopher Bellitto is Professor of History at Kean University and an expert in the Church, and joins the program live. Also on today's show: Former NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad; Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center Director Alexander Gabuev; actor Jonathan Pryce, who played Pope Francis in "The Two Popes" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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, in...

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 Iran at a Crossroads

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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...

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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Shirin Ebadi 

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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 Isla...

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Iranian Professor Defends Regime 

Iranian Professor Defends Regime 

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 protes...

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Exclusive Report from Besieged Iran 

Exclusive Report from Besieged Iran 

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...

14 Jan 53min

Iran's Deadly Crackdown on Protests 

Iran's Deadly Crackdown on Protests 

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...

13 Jan 56min

Iranian Protests Spur Government Backlash 

Iranian Protests Spur Government Backlash 

What began in Iran as demonstrations against the dire state of the economy and the cost of living have escalated into a nationwide challenge to the Islamic Republic itself. Now, security forces are ag...

12 Jan 56min

 A TURBULENT START TO 2026

A TURBULENT START TO 2026

We take a deep dive into how Trump’s America has shaken up the world order, just days into the new year. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders responds to the tragic shooting of a U.S. citizen by an I.C....

10 Jan 42min

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