In a groundbreaking move, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, the first time the ICC has targeted the leader of a democratic country and a close ally of the United States. Israeli author and journalist for Haaretz Amir Tibon joins the show to dissect the ramifications and the mood in Israel.   Also on today's show:  David Scheffer, former US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues; Arwa Damon, President & Founder, INARA; author Peggy Noonan ("A Certain Kind of America")

Nov 21, 2024

"We have a very real opportunity to bring this conflict to an end" was the assessment of US envoy Amos Hochstein, who is bringing a ceasefire proposal to Lebanon and Israel. Both the Lebanese government and Hezbollah are said to have responded positively. In the meantime, Israel has been intensifying its air strikes, even inside Beirut. Nabih Bulos is Middle East Bureau Chief for the LA Times, based in Lebanon's capital, and he joins the show from there.   Also in today's show: former US Ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel Kurtzer; Dan Osborn, former independent candidate for US Senate, Nebraska; Paul Rosenzweig, former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Homeland Security Department

Nov 20, 2024

Today marks 1,000 days of war in Ukraine and for the first time ever, Ukraine has fired long-range missiles into Russia. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is escalating its own campaign against Ukraine, blanketing the country with drone and missile attacks. Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger is concerned about what Donald Trump's return to the White House could mean for Kyiv and for American democracy. He joins the show from Texas.  Also on today's show: Patrick Radden Keefe, author, "Say Nothing"; David Brooks contributing writer, The Atlantic

Nov 19, 2024

The stakes in Ukraine have again been laid bare. A Russian ballistic missile hit Odesa today, killing at least eight people, with children among the seriously injured. So the news that President Biden will allow the use of powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia may feel timely, although Russia says the decision will throw "oil on the fire." Dara Massicot is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for international peace, and joins us from Washingto...Show moren.  Also on today's show: Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; filmmaker Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent, The Independent; father-daughter documentarians Ken & Sara Burns

Nov 18, 2024

As President Trump transitions into the White House for a second term, some of his cabinet appointments—stacked with MAGA loyalists—are shocking even Republicans and raising questions about their implications for U.S. policy at home and abroad. This week Christiane examines how these staffing decisions could reshape America’s role on the global stage, with Richard Haass weighing in on the risks Trump 2.0 poses to U.S. foreign policy. Washington Governor Jay Inslee discusses the stakes for climat...Show moree policy and how Democrats can recover from a crushing defeat. Former French President François Hollande reflects on Trump’s impact on Europe and Ukraine, while UNRWA Commissioner Philippe Lazzarini sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel’s efforts to shut down his organization. Marking 20 years since Yasser Arafat’s death, from her archives, Christiane revisits his legacy in advancing the Palestinian quest for statehood.

Nov 16, 2024

The changing direction in US foreign policy is becoming abundantly clear, even with Donald Trump months away from taking office. Kori Schake has served at the State Department, the Pentagon, and the National Security Council. She joins the show from DC to discuss.  Also on today's show: Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the controversial selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Services; political philosophy professor Michael Sandel on his new book, “Democracy’s Discontent”

Nov 15, 2024

Donald Trump will be inaugurated in two months’ time, but will he get the cabinet he wants heading into his second term? Senator Marco Rubio looks set to be secretary of state, but some of Trump’s other picks are raising eyebrows, even within his own party. Critics are concerned that some of these selections are not just ardent loyalists, but lack crucial qualifications for the high-ranking positions. For more on this, Christiane speaks with correspondent Jeff Zeleny.  Also on today's show: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini; former French President François Hollande; columnist Rana Foroohar

Nov 14, 2024

Keeping with tradition, Joe Biden welcomes Donald Trump to the White House amid some unorthodox Cabinet picks. Christiane speaks with former Pentagon official and Trump backer Eldridge Colby. Plus, we explore what the GOP's stranglehold on the US government means for the world with veteran diplomat Richard Haas. And analyst Oliver Darcy joins the show with a warning: our information society is dangerously polluted.

Nov 13, 2024

As the incoming Trump administration rapidly fills up with loyalists, can Democrats do any more than watch it all unfold? James Carville was the architect of Bill Clinton's decisive victories in the 1990s who popularized the line, "It's the economy, stupid." Now he's the subject of a new documentary on MAX, he joins the program from New Orleans.  Also on today's show: Rafael Grossi, Director General, IAEA; Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, co-creators of "Warriors"

Nov 12, 2024

World leaders are game planning for a Trump 2.0 new world order. In Azerbaijan, global delegates trying to mitigate climate change at the annual COP summit remember with dread former President Trump pulling out of the landmark Paris climate accords. Democratic governor of Washington state Jay Inslee has dedicated much of his political career to combat the climate crisis. He joins Christiane from Bainbridge Island, Washington.  Also on today's show: Director Alfonso Cuarón and actor Cate Blanchett discuss their new Apple TV+ series "Disclaimer"; Richard Reeves, President, American Institute for Boys and Men

Nov 11, 2024