
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

Should we believe Trump when he claims the US has had 'productive' talks with Iran about ending the war? Christiane and Jamie unpick the President's recent statements and discuss whether he is now looking for a way to end the conflict, or if he could... more
In this week's Q&A, Christiane and Jamie tackle pressing questions about the Iran-U.S. tensions. They explore why President Trump is urging other nations to patrol the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. having the largest navy, and why NATO is involve... more
This week, Christiane is again joined by the legendary Tina Brown, author of the 'Fresh Hell' Substack, to dissect the countless mistakes and miscalculations made by Trump & Netanyahu in their Iran War so far.
They discuss why the Trump administrati... more
On this week’s Q&A, the war in Iran takes centre stage once again. Christiane and Jamie are asked whether Iran has ever really been an existential threat to US national security, or if the regime’s threats of “Death to America” ring hollow.
Then, lo... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





I highly value the discussions the two of you have every week but never more than today. This is the conversation I have been waiting for since Saturday’s attack on Iran. Thank you both for sharing your extensive experience and insight into all of these incredibly complex world events. And for being people of integrity and professionalism, kindness and even humour in these dark days. Thank you.
I’ve come across the hosts before so I was hoping for some strong and lively insights into the issues of the day. Instead, low energy
and boring delivery, wordy intros and questions with pretty bland answers. Fifteen minutes into the podcast I gave up. May be the format and delivery needs a bit of a shakeup as no denying the hosts are talented.
Christine Amanpour at her absolute best — sharp, humane, and unflinching. The conversation with Geraldine Brooks is a masterclass in moral clarity, lived experience, and why foreign correspondence still matters. Grateful for this kind of journalism. 👏
Nations have to finally stand up against USA. USA should be suspended from NATO, suspended from UN. All nato countries should send a military detachment to Greenland immediately until USA stops to threaten nato countries like Greenland and Canada. Europe should unite together against USA even if tariffs are threatened by USA for protecting Greenland or Canada. Russia and China should pause ALL trade with USA until USA becomes a trustworthy stable business partner again. Any other country that is... more
I look forward to these podcasts every Tuesday & Thursday. The experiences and knowledge of Amanpour and Rubin lead to informed, educated perspectives on current happenings.
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #94 | |
YouTube | #97 | |
Apple Podcasts | #175 | |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
A unique blend of personal history and expert insight defines this podcast, where two seasoned analysts scrutinize today's most pressing global crises. The former couple, with backgrounds in journalism and political service, navigate complex subjects such as international relations, conflicts, and societal changes, bringing a candid and sometimes humorous tone to serious discussions. Episodes feature in-depth analyses of current affairs, from geopolitical tensions involving major world leaders to historical context that shapes contemporary issues. With a commitment to clarity and a rich trove of experiences, listeners can expect both informative dialogue and genuine rapport as the hosts tackle the chaotic landscape of current events.
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Ex Files. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Ex Files and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Ex Files, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Ex Files, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers The Ex Files has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Ex Files:
1. On with Kara Swisher
2. The Rest Is Politics: US
3. The News Agents
4. The David Frum Show
5. The Ezra Klein Show
The Ex Files launched a year ago and published 85 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Ex Files from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Ex Files. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on The Ex Files include:
1. Reza Pahlavi
2. Geraldine Brooks
3. Billie Jean King
4. Tina Brown
5. Ahmad al-Sharah
6. Esther Perel
7. Ernie Moniz
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.