Podcast Episodes

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." 

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Published on 17 hours ago

'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 thei…

Published on 1 day, 14 hours ago

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 …

Published on 3 days, 19 hours ago

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 l…

Published on 4 days, 18 hours ago

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…

Published on 5 days, 13 hours ago

What to Make of Susie Wiles Interview?

"An alcoholic's personality," "a right-wing absolute zealot," and "a conspiracy theorist" are some of the descriptions of President Trump and top members of his team by his Chief of Staff Susie Wiles…

Published on 6 days, 17 hours ago

Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker

Are we one step closer to peace in Ukraine? After two days of negotiations between the US, Ukraine and Europe, there certainly seems to be optimism in the air. Now the new proposal goes back to the K…

Published on 1 week ago

Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann on Australia Shooting Tragedy

Australia's tight-knit Jewish community is reeling in the aftermath of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Australia's Jewish leaders have been warning Prime Min…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Rough Seas for the Transatlantic Alliance

It’s been a tough week for Europe after President Trump described the continent as "weak" and "decaying". Can US-Europe relations recover? Christiane gets the view from both sides of the pond, with f…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Syria Enters 'Transitional Justice' Phase

Syrians are celebrating one year of freedom from the Assad regime, but there are many wounds still to be healed, and the work of transitional justice must now take place. It's a process that links Sy…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago