Malcolm Gladwell on university 'madness'
The best-selling author has had just about enough of America's higher education system, thank you very much. He explains, in conversation with Christiane Amanpour.
Amanpour interviews - June 2019
Friday, June 28
The real-world implications of the Supreme Court rulings
Former Senator Barbara Boxer and Former Obama WH Adviser Van Jones react to the Supreme Court's rulings and the first democratic debate.
Thursday, June 27
Exclusive: The mayor-to-be who defied Erdogan
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul Mayor-elect, who roundly defeated President Erdogan's party, which was controlled the city for 25 years.
Wednesday, June 26
Binford: 'Stop politicising migrant children'
Warren Binford, who witnessed Clint border facility's horrific conditions, says international leaders need to put pressure on the US for the humanitarian crisis.
Tuesday, June 25
Palestinian PM: Trump peace plan 'not serious'
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh tells Amanpour why he thinks the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan is destined to fail.
Monday, June 24
Mavis Staples can't slow down
The American music icon started singing with the Staple Singers at eight years old. Now, turning eighty, she says she still has plenty of work to do.
Friday, June 21
Saudi Minister: State not to blame for Khashoggi murder
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir refutes a new report that says Saudi Arabia is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Thursday, June 20
Columnists debate prospects for Boris Johnson
Christiane Amanpour speaks with journalists Fraser Nelson and Martin Fletcher about the frontrunner to become the next British prime minister, Boris Johnson.
Wednesday, June 19
Scott: U.S. force may be needed in Venezuela
Republican Senator Rick Scott says, "None of us want war but we can't go down this path."
Tuesday, June 18
Exclusive: Iran Ambassador on rising tensions
Iranian Ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad says he hopes people in Washington will be careful not to underestimate Iranian determination.
Monday, June 17
Italian deputy PM: We are following Trump on immigration
CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Italy's Deputy Prime Minster and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini about his approach to immigration policy.
Friday, June 14
Is Colombia's peace deal unraveling?
Former lead peace negotiator Sergio Jaramillo tells Christiane Amanpour Colombia's current government is putting politics over peace.
Thursday, June 13
Hong Kong politician: 'Our freedom is crumbling'
Fmr. Chair of Hong Kong's Democratic Party Emily Lau tells Amanpour "the game will be over" in her country if a law to extradite citizens to China passes.
Wednesday, June 12
Maine Senator: Trade war hurting lobster industry
Maine's Senator Angus King talks to Christiane Amanpour about Trump's trade war and its impact on the lobster industry.
Tuesday, June 11
Fmr Ambassador: 'Mexico is Trump's Piñata'
Former Mexico Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan tells Christiane Amanpour that President Trump shouldn't mix trade with immigration.
Monday, June 10
Human rights org.: Egypt crackdown 'unprecedented'
Reprieve director Maya Foa discusses a new report documenting mass arrests and death sentences in Egypt, alongside former prisoner Ibrahim Halawa.
Friday, June 7
Mark Esper on protecting American virtues
Sec. Mark Esper is himself a combat veteran and graduate of West Point. He sees lessons for today's troops in the sacrifices made on D-Day in 1944.
Thursday, June 6
US Amb.: Macron & Trump unafraid to broach anything
Ahead of President Trump attending the D-Day commemorations in Normandy, US Ambassador to France Jamie McCourt discusses relations between the two countries.
Wednesday, June 5
Trump confidant: He was 'blown away' by banquet
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Chris Ruddy, who attended the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace.
Tuesday, June 4
Fmr. UK Amb.: Alliances without values are weak
With President Trump on his first state visit to the UK, London's former ambassador to the US Nigel Sheinwald discusses the future of the transatlantic relationship.
