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World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going. Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no w... more

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Christiane and Tina answer your questions on Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st state. Canada has reportedly prepared for the possibility of a US invasion- but how realistic is that threat, and is Mark Carney right to take it seriously?

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The gruesome botched execution of Christa Pike has prompted an international debate about the use of the death penalty. Should it prompt America - the only major western democracy which still uses capital punishment - to finally scrap the death penal... more

Christiane and Jamie answer your questions on the five men arrested over a suspected plot at RAF Fairford, one of the military bases the UK let the US use to bomb Iran. Is Iran's war now spilling into Britain and Europe more generally?

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
President of Brazil
Instituição: Presidency of Brazil
Episode: Why did Trump let Xi off the hook?
Zohran Mamdani
Mayor of New York City
New York City Mayor's Office
Episode: Why did Trump let Xi off the hook?
Matt Frei
Presenter and Europe editor on Channel 4 and presenter on LBC program
Channel 4; LBC
Episode: Q&A: Trump’s failed diplomacy and a coup in the Kremlin? With Matt Frei
Lyse Doucet
BBC's chief international correspondent
BBC
Episode: Fear & silence: inside the Taliban's Afghanistan - with Lyse Doucet
Maggie Haberman
Journalist and author
New York Times
Episode: Disorder & dysfunction: inside Trump's White House - with Maggie Haberman
Kasim Khan
Imran Khan's youngest son
Family/Advocacy for Imran Khan
Episode: Imran Khan: how did a national hero become a 'political prisoner'?
Zulfikar Bukhari
Former Imran Khan minister, campaigner for his rights
Political ally/Advocate for Imran Khan
Episode: Imran Khan: how did a national hero become a 'political prisoner'?
Sir Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Government of the United Kingdom
Episode: Q&A: The Pope’s AI warning, Iran at the World Cup & is Russia still meddling in US politics?
Tina Brown
ex Vanity Fair and New Yorker editor; author of Fresh Hell
Fresh Hell (Substack)
Episode: How Trump broke the first rule of war - with Tina Brown

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Christiane Amanpour
Renowned journalist and host with extensive global reporting and leadership in international coverage.
Jamie Rubin
Former US State Department official and co-host with decades in government service.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 754 ratings
  • Epstein

    Jamie, they were not women… they were children/girls when they were abused! That language is part of the problem! They were CHILDREN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoatLeo
    United States5 months ago
  • Enjoy the hosts’ knowledge and dynamic

    The hosts are both very knowledgeable and well spoken. They shed light on important situations and have a great dynamic between them. I enjoy listening to their thoughts on things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WanderBeatles
    United States5 months ago
  • Addicted

    I first learned of this podcast when Christiane went on Jon Stewart’s one. Curiosity peaked, I started listening; the combined expertise of both her & Jamie just radiates through the speakers. I was also lucky enough to get my question answered the very first time I submitted one. They speak about foreign policy with compassion & relating it back to the people affected, not just facts & figures. Both eminently likeable people to listen to, their humanity is a real draw.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnimalMad_Eng
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Enjoy it

    I enjoy listening to the exes and their chemistry. I wait for the day Christiane doesn’t interrupt Jamie and it just never happens. Cannot resist. Also never misses a chance to trash Israel no matter what. That’s been for her entire career. Jamie, why do you let her?

    Not everything she says is the gospel tho she thinks it is. You can still be a feminist & not be so very competitive all the time. Jeez.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    journoMomx4
    United States6 months ago
  • Needed Especially Now

    I always learn a great deal from each podcast, but especially now because of their individual areas of expertise. Thank you for all your hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnninFlorida
    United States6 months ago

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Thoughtful, informed political analysis with credible, battle-tested insight.
Top-tier experts delivering world affairs with nuance and context.
Great dynamic between hosts; depth and humanity shine through.
Energetic, sometimes heated, but always grounded in experience.
Very credible take on global events; excellent for listeners who want depth over hot takes.

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Q&A: Is the Iran War coming to Europe?
Q: Could Ukraine strikes inside Russia backfire by rallying domestic support for Putin, and can diplomacy still work?
They argue that Ukrainian strikes have not increased Russian willingness to fight, emphasize Putin's agency, and suggest diplomacy remains possible if key actors reassess strategic calculations, particularly in the Kremlin.
Q&A: Is the Iran War coming to Europe?
Q: What can be said about Greenland's deal and its long-term implications for sovereignty and NATO diplomacy?
The hosts discuss Greenland's red lines, European pushback against perceived U.S. dominance, and how defense arrangements with Denmark and Greenland fit into broader NATO strategy while noting that sovereignty remains with Greenland.
Q&A: Is the Iran War coming to Europe?
Q: First question, Laura on X. Christiane, given the suspected plot at RAF Fairford, where five men have been arrested and a possible Iran link is being investigated, what does this tell us about the growing risk of the Iran conflict spilling over into Europe?
The answer emphasizes that this is an active investigation with limited public knowledge, but it signals a broader pattern of risk as Iran-related tensions intersect with European security and allied bases used in regional conflicts.
Q&A: Should the US fight the Houthis & will Merz be forced out?
Q: What does this mean for US-Saudi relations if America is unwilling to act as Saudi Arabia's security guarantor?
There is an expectation that the US may lose influence with Gulf partners, pushing them to hedge bets with other powers like Europe or potentially China, which could reshape regional security dynamics and energy diplomacy.
Q&A: Should the US fight the Houthis & will Merz be forced out?
Q: Why is Washington reluctant to support Saudi Arabia in launching a direct military campaign against the Houthis?
The hosts suggest a combination of strategic caution about widening a regional conflict, concerns about a broader confrontation with Iran, and fears that restarting a new front could undermine already fragile Gulf alliances, especially after the recent war weariness and mixed results of earlier interventions.

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This show features two veteran global affairs voices analyzing today's crises through a diplomatic lens, blending insider experience with candor and humor. Episodes cover US–Iran dynamics, NATO and Europe's stance, Israel–Palestine tensions, and broader geopolitics, often tying current events to historical context. A standout is the dynamic between the co-hosts—built on decades of public service and reporting—delivering sharp, accessible analysis that balances policy insights with personal anecdotes. Listeners can expect thoughtful, no-nonsense breakdowns of complex issues, with interviews and audience questions shaping several episodes.

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