Armando Iannucci satirizes politics because he wants it 'to work'
Writer and director Armando Iannucci talks to Christiane Amanpour about the perils facing democracy, the role of satire and the new season of "Avenue 5."
Amanpour interviews - September 2022
Friday, 30 September
1-in-500 year flood event could happen once a decade: Climate policy expert
Leah Stokes, climate policy expert at UC Santa Barbara, talks to Christiane Amanpour about Hurricane Ian and how warming temperatures make storms more destructive.
Thursday, 29 September
'Complete and utter nuclear blackmail': Fiona Hill on Putin's brinksmanship
The Russia expert says Putin believes the West will eventually capitulate, as he looks to regain lost momentum in his war on Ukraine.
Wednesday, 28 September
Sen. Leahy to American voters: 'You should be worried'
Patrick Leahy, America's longest serving senator and author of "The Road Taken", says some politicians' commitment to party over country is "frightening."
Tuesday, 27 September
These protests are different, says celebrated Iranian author
Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persepolis", talks to Amanpour about the protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, and says a mandatory hijab reduces women to "a piece of meat."
Monday, 26 September
China has a 'special responsibility' to help end war in Ukraine says Australian Foreign Minister
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong discusses Australia's complex relationship with China and how her country will support Ukraine going forward.
Friday, 23 September
Progress on Iran nuclear deal unlikely right now amid protests, says US Senator
But Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy tells Amanpour the unrest gripping Iran underscores the urgent need to ensure the country never acquires a nuclear weapon.
Thursday, 22 September
'This calls for sanctions': European Commission President reacts to Putin
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tells Christiane Amanpour that Putin's speech necessitates new sanctions, adding "we will never bow to blackmail" over Putin's nuclear saber-rattling.
Wednesday, 21 September
America 'poking the dragon' warns US-China expert
Co-author of "Danger Zone", Michael Beckley talks about his fears of a potential showdown between the US and China within the next decade.
Tuesday, 20 September
Former UK Ambassador: Those skeptical about our new king will be disappointed
Former British Ambassador to the US Sir David Manning talks to Christiane Amanpour about attending the Queen's funeral and what lies ahead for the UK.
Monday, 19 September
How the Archbishop of York once 'healed' the Queen's car
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, about his memories of Queen Elizabeth and the time he stepped in when her car refused to start.
Friday, 16 September
Simon Schama on the 'genius' of Queen Elizabeth and the future of the monarchy
Historian Simon Schama speaks with Christiane Amanpour about the legacy Queen Elizabeth leaves behind, the history she witnessed, and what King Charles's reign might look like.
Thursday, 15 September
Secretary General of the Commonwealth: Queen Elizabeth was 'a phenomenal woman'
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Baroness Patricia Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth, on the passing of Queen Elizabeth at a time when several nations in the organization are reassessing their relationships with the crown.
Wednesday, 14 September
'Her Majesty was the example' for female leaders says former prime minister Theresa May
Former British prime minister Theresa May reflects on her private meetings with Queen Elizabeth II.
Tuesday, 13 September
Former UK diplomat: The Queen had 'a resonance and magic that went far beyond this country'
Christiane Amanpour speaks with former UK Ambassador to the U.S. David Manning on what the passing of Queen Elizabeth means for Britain and the Commonwealth, and the challenges facing King Charles III.
Monday, 12 September
'The most important royal speech in modern history': Queen's former press secretary on King Charles speech
The Queen's former press secretary Simon Lewis and historian Margaret MacMillan react to King Charles' address to the nation and discuss Queen Elizabeth's legacy as former head of the Commonwealth.
Friday, 9 September
Simon Schama: Millions of Britons 'are feeling orphaned' by Queen's death
Historian Simon Schama speaks with Poppy Harlow, sitting in for Christiane Amanpour, about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Thursday, 8 September
'How can your country say it has lost nothing?': Amanpour presses Russian diplomat on Ukraine
Christiane Amanpour presses Russia's top diplomat to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov on Russia's losses in Ukraine.
Wednesday, 7 September
Statesmanship or soundbites? UK players weigh in on new Prime Minister
On Liz Truss' first day as British Prime Minister, veteran public servants Valerie Amos and Peter Westmacott assess the major leadership crises she faces
Tuesday, 6 September
'The inbox from hell': British journalist lays out challenges for new UK PM
Veteran British journalist Andrew Neil says that if the UK's new prime minister Liz Truss doesn't deal with the energy crisis, "she won't be PM for long."
Monday, 5 September
SE Cupp: GOP heading to 'a very bad place'
Political commentator SE Cupp speaks with Sara Sidner about President Biden's primetime address in Philadelphia and his warnings about the direction of the Republican Party under Trump.
Friday, 2 September
'Are the best days behind China now?' Disillusioned Chinese ponder future
As they weather crises including Covid, climate change and an economic slump, some Chinese people are questioning their country's direction, journalist Lingling Wei says.
