Biden says his presidency rides on his agenda. Here's why.
Georgetown's Mo Elliethee and New York Times' Mark Landler say next weeks are critical as President Biden tries to 'regain credibility' at home and abroad
Amanpour interviews - October 2021
Friday, 29 October
Exxon CEO testimony 'very close to an outright lie' says climate journalist
Mark Hertsgaard, Executive Director of Covering Climate Now, discusses the congressional hearings on climate disinformation.
Thursday, 28 October
Ava DuVernay tells Colin Kaepernick's story
Co-creator of "Colin in Black and White" Ava DuVernay talks about why she thinks Colin Kaepernick should not return to the NFL and why she hopes the tragic shooting on the set of "Rust" will spur change in the film industry.
Wednesday, 27 October
'Imprisoned, kidnapped, and tortured:' Daughter of ex-Saudi official says her family is being targeted
Hissah Al-Muzaini calls for the release of her husband, brother and sister. She says they are innocent, and have been targeted because of a "personal vendetta" against her father, the former Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri. The Saudi government says the three are guilty of a range of corruption and money laundering offenses.
Tuesday, 26 October
Washington Gov.: There is 'cause for optimism' on climate
Washington Governor Jay Inslee talks to Amanpour about the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow as President Biden's climate credibility hangs in the balance.
Monday, 25 October
President Biden's climate agenda is on the line. Here's what's at stake
Leah Stokes, Associate Professor at U.C. Santa Barbara and environmental policy expert, discusses President Biden's climate agenda and why Senator Manchin's opposition is so pivotal.
Friday, 22 October
The former diplomat caught up in Nicaragua's crackdown
It's been nearly 100 days since Francisco Aguirre Sacasa was arrested in Nicaragua on charges his family describe as "kafkaesque." CNN's Isa Soares reports.
Thursday, 21 October
Tarana Burke's road to Me Too
Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke talks to Amanpour about her new book "Unbound" and tells her "we're still dealing with sexual violence every day."
Wednesday, 20 October
Former soccer player Kaiya McCullough on the abuse that left her 'praying to get injured'
With the NWSL shaken by recent allegations of abuse by coaches, Kaiya McCullough opens up about her experiences in the League and what needs to change in order to protect and empower women
Tuesday, 19 October
Powell felt 'considerable anger' over Iraq invasion
Former UK Foreign Minister Jack Straw recalls his close relationship with Gen. Colin Powell, whom he called the greatest man he ever worked with in diplomatic affairs.
Monday, 18 October
British lawmaker killed while meeting constituents
Conservative Member of Parliament Sir David Amess is recalled by fellow MP Tom Tugendhat, who calls his death a fundamental attack on the British people.
Friday, 15 October
Krugman: U.S technologically backward
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discusses the supply chain issues plaguing the global economy.
Thursday, 14 October
Aid worker: Afghan people pushed to brink of survival
Mary-Ellen McGroarty, World Food Programme country director, and former Afghan lawmaker Fawzia Koofi talk about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 13 October
BioNTech vaccine inventors 'scientists by passion'
Dr's Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci changed the course of history with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. They call it a miracle born of science and human effort.
Tuesday, 12 October
Michel Barnier: Now is a moment of truth for the EU
Fmr. EU chief Brexit negotiator and current candidate for French President Michel Barnier talks about the UK's domestic crises and how the EU needs to change.
Monday, 11 October
'Spin and deception:' Ellison on suing fossil fuel companies
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's taking big oil to court because 'we can't expect them to grow a conscience'
Friday, 8 October
Ethiopia commiting 'possible genocide' in Tigray
Rep. Michael McCaul is the ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs committee. He calls for a bipartisan response to possible war crimes in Ethiopia.
Thursday, 7 October
Ethiopia used airlines to transport weapons during Tigray conflict
New CNN investigation has discovered Ethiopian government used flagship airlines to transport weapons during war with Tigray. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.
Wednesday, 6 October
Fiona Hill: Putin would benefit from another Trump presidency
Fiona Hill, former Russia adviser to Trump and author of "There Is Nothing For You Here," says American would be further weakened if Trump is re-elected.
Tuesday, 5 October
Why you should care about the Pandora Papers
The ICIJ's Gerard Ryle, who led the global team of journalists behind the Pandora Papers, on the parallel financial universe used by the rich and powerful
Monday, 4 October
Heitkamp: I have to defend Joe Manchin
Heidi Heitkamp, former US Senator, and Faiz Shakir, former campaign manager for Bernie Sanders, discuss the rift between moderate and progressive democrats.
