Former NIH Director Francis Collins 
Amanpour25 Jul 2025

Former NIH Director Francis Collins 

In the first six months of his second term, Donald Trump has set about changing the very fabric of America. And in the crosshairs: science. Unprecedented funding cuts and staff layoffs across universities, federal agencies and programs are threatening to derail research crucial in tackling the most pressing health issues facing Americans and indeed much of the world. Francis Collins has overseen some of the most revolutionary science of the last few decades before announcing his retirement in March, and he joins the show with a warning. Also on today's show: Mstyslav Chernov, Director, 2000 Meters to Andriivka; Carly Ann York, Author, "The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog and Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Assessing US Intentions in Venezuela 

Assessing US Intentions in Venezuela 

Fresh instability is unfolding in Venezuela, after reports of overnight gunfire near the presidential palace in Caracas. With Nicolás Maduro now in US custody, his allies are moving swiftly to consoli...

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The Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to narcoterrorism charges in New York after being captured by the United States in an audacious military operation over the weekend. We get th...

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This week, a special show for the festive season on art with a message. First, the king of the blockbuster, James Cameron on his new film and the horror of nuclear war. Then, a conversation about "K...

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Peacemaker: U Thant and the Turbulent 60s 

Peacemaker: U Thant and the Turbulent 60s 

First: U Thant led the UN during a golden era of diplomacy. What can we learn from him today? Christiane speaks with Thant's grandson, historian Thant Myint-U, about his new book, "Peacemaker."  Plus...

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'The Day Iceland Stood Still' 

'The Day Iceland Stood Still' 

50 years ago, Iceland's women went on strike. It's not the most gender-equal country on earth. A new documentary, "The Day Iceland Stood Still," tells that historic society. Christiane speaks to their...

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Finding Light Amongst Darkness This Festive Season

Finding Light Amongst Darkness This Festive Season

As Hanukkah celebrations draw to a close under the shadow of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Sydney, Bianna Golodryga speaks to Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann about navigating grief with faith, empathy and t...

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Trump Targets Trans People

Trump Targets Trans People

First, Brianna speaks with activist Chase  Strangio about pushing back against what many see as President Trump's war against trans people. Then, visual artists Gilbert & George give us an up-close lo...

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Using Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine 

Using Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine 

World leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss an unprecedented plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance more support for Ukraine. Critics argue that it's legally questionable and risks serious ...

18 Des 202556min

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