Britan roled out the red carpet for Trump: What did it get them?
Amanpour20 Sep 2025

Britan roled out the red carpet for Trump: What did it get them?

A royal welcome for President Trump on his historic second state visit to the United Kingdom. Christiane speaks to Britain's former ambassador to the United States, Peter Westmacott from Windsor. Then, with world leaders gathering for next week's annual UN General Assembly in New York, UNGA's new president, former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock speaks to Christiane about the pressing global challenges ahead, as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza continue to rage. Plus, CNN's Rafael Romo shares the truly incredible journey of how one mother in Chile was reunited with her twin girls 45 years after they were stolen from her during Pinochet’s dictatorship. And, movie star and author Matthew McConaughey opens up to Christiane about what inspired him to start writing poetry, his deep faith, and sharing the screen with his mother and son in his newest film, "The Lost Bus." From Christiane's archives, a look back at the life and legacy of Hollywood icon and leading man, the late Robert Redford. And finally, as America marks 238 years since the signing of its constitution, fears over free speech abounds in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump's 'Wrecking-Ball Politics' 

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Eighty years of peaceful world order are under unprecedented harm, thanks to the "wrecking-ball politics" led by US President Donald Trump. That's the assessment of European security experts who are g...

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Nobel Laureate Assaulted in Iranian Prison 

Nobel Laureate Assaulted in Iranian Prison 

47 years ago today, Iran was declared an Islamic republic, after a year-long revolution that toppled a Shah and sent shockwaves throughout the world. And this anniversary sees the regime in its fierce...

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The View from Inside Iran 

The View from Inside Iran 

Amidst tension in the Middle East, nuclear diplomacy progresses. Inside Iran, it's now more than a month since the brutal crackdown on political dissent began. Hadi Ghaemi Is Executive Director of the...

10 Feb 55min

Hong Kong Activist Receives 20-Year Sentence 

Hong Kong Activist Receives 20-Year Sentence 

The children of Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai are speaking out after their 78-year old father was sentenced to 20 years in jail for violating national security laws. Lai, who is a British cit...

9 Feb 56min

Top Cuban Official Reacts to US Pressure in Rare Interview

Top Cuban Official Reacts to US Pressure in Rare Interview

The United States is intensifying its focus on Cuba, after removing its ally Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela. Can Havana withstand the pressure?  Bianna Golodryga speaks to Cuba's deputy Foreign Ministe...

7 Feb 42min

Crisis in Sudan 

Crisis in Sudan 

Conflict is raging in more than 30 countries around the world, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace. Each conflict is creating a dire humanitarian situation for innocent civilians, but m...

6 Feb 56min

Cuba is Running Out of Oil 

Cuba is Running Out of Oil 

Cuba only has only 15-20 days of oil left, according to the Financial Times. With the US blocking deliveries from Venezuela, the Trump Administration is choking off the Cuban economy one gas tank at a...

4 Feb 56min

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