Podcast appearances and mentions of Hari Sreenivasan

For more than 100 days, President Trump has tested the very limits of executive power by defying the courts, pressuring universities and law firms, and deporting people to foreign prisons. It is prompting some soul searching abroad and at home: what exactly does America now represent on the world stage? Two leading historians - Jill Lepore and Timothy Garton Ash – join the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: an in-depth discussion of Mexico's drug crackdown; author Elie Mystal (“Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America”)  **As the Trump administration's battle with the courts escalates, one legal expert is taking a step back to re-imagine what a more representative US legal system could look like. Bestselling author Elie Mystal tells Hari Sreenivasan about his unconventional theory explored in his latest work.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Documentary filmmaker Joanne Friedland Roberts joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the WLIW PBS (Channel 21) premiere of documentary, “The Bonackers,” at 8 p.m. on April 24 with a conversation to follow between Roberts and Hari Sreenivasan.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

There are no fancy dorms or stadiums at Berea College. There, each student receives free tuition and works throughout their four years, receiving a small salary that goes toward room and board. As part of our Rethinking College series, special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan reports from Kentucky on how a college can operate without passing the cost on to students or families. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

West Virginia University made headlines in the world of higher education this year when it announced it was making major cuts to some academic programs and faculty. There's concern about whether other public universities may follow suit. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan has reports for our series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Supreme Court's decision to limit the use of race in admissions was a game-changer for colleges. While the ruling's biggest impact is on the most selective schools, a survey found nearly a quarter of all colleges considered race to some degree before the pandemic. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan looks at how some schools are reevaluating admissions for our series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As Israel continues bombing Gaza, bringing its health care system to the brink of collapse, Jordan's Queen speaks with Christiane Amanpour about the humanitarian catastrophe and the plight of Palestinians. Plus, seasoned hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin, who played a prominent role in the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit from Hamas' captivity in 2011, joins to discuss being in touch with both Hamas and the Israeli Government in an unofficial capacity in current negotiations. And, Senior Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid tells Hari Sreenivasan that President Biden sparking anger by saying it's not time for a ceasefire in Gaza, is a political risk for 2024.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Students who are starting to apply to colleges for the coming year are the first class to deal with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. For many high school students, this annual rite of passage is now trickier than ever to navigate. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan takes a look for our higher education series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Students who are starting to apply to colleges for the coming year are the first class to deal with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. For many high school students, this annual rite of passage is now trickier than ever to navigate. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan takes a look for our higher education series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Whether AI "makes our societies more or less equitable, unlocks breakthroughs or becomes a tool of authoritarians — is up to us." That is the warning, and the call to arms, from the Biden administration this week. In just a few short months, the power and the peril of AI have become the focus of huge public debate. And the conversation could not be more relevant -- as the atomic bomb biopic "Oppenheimer" reminds us all of the danger of unleashing unbelievably powerful technology on the world. To assess all this, Christiane hosts a panel of leaders in the field of artificial technology.  Also on today's show: In a world where it's increasingly hard to discern fact from fiction, Hari Sreenivasan and Christiane Amanpour discuss the ethical dilemmas of A.I., and why it's more important than ever to keep real journalists in the game.    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Air Date 7/11/2023 Today, we take a look at the history and unceremonious end of affirmative action for college admissions that were an attempt to correct the compounded impact of hundreds of years of systemic racism. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get 20% Off Membership in July!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Affirmative Reactions Part 1 - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 7-1-23 What does the SCOTUS decision on affirmative action have to do with the Don't Say Gay bills, book bans, and attacks on school curricula all over the country? How is is part and parcel of a certain White supremacist libertarianism? Ch. 2: The Architect Part 1 - More Perfect - Air Date 12-7-17 More Perfect profiled Edward Blum in season one of the show. We catch up with him to hear about his latest effort to end affirmative action at Harvard. Ch. 3: What Does Color-Blind Really Mean - Notes From America - Air Date 7-10-23 Affirmative action is gone. Ibram X. Kendi tells us the history leading up to this moment and what could be next. Ch. 4: MAGA SCOTUS Is Back - Amicus - Air Date 7-1-23 The Supreme Court's conservatives return to form, stripping protections for same-sex couples, striking down student loan relief, and ending race-conscious college admissions. Ch. 5: The Architect Part 2 - More Perfect - Air Date 12-7-17 Ch. 6: Asian Americans + Affirmative Action - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 7-5-23 Myths, Data, Predictions Ch. 7: What Does Color-Blind Really Mean Part 2 - Notes From America - Air Date 7-10-23 Ch. 8: Affirmative Reactions Part 2 - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 7-1-23 Ch. 9: Legal Scholar Says Supreme Court Could Become a “Pointless Institution” - Amanpour and Company - Air Date 5-17-23 “Shadow docket.” This refers to cases that are decided quickly, without written opinions or oral arguments. In his new book, Vladeck traces the transformation of the Supreme Court. He explains all to Hari Sreenivasan. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 10: Elie Mystal's Court Packing Plan - Contempt of Court - Air Date 7-10-23 When most people talk about expanding the Supreme Court, they're talking about adding a few justices. Two or four to the bench. But I am not most people. Ch. 11: Weekly Roundup Affirmative Reactions Part 3 - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 7-1-23 FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on the need for a new solution to the old problem that affirmative action was trying to solve MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE Description: The angled shadow of a student in a cap and gown stretches across white concrete. Credit: "Graduation_Future_University_Cap" by Csparks, Pixabay    Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

There's a blame game playing out after a dam was critically damaged today in occupied Ukraine. Both Kyiv and Moscow are pointing the finger at each other after the Nova Kakhovka dam was partly destroyed, flooding nearby communities. Ukraine's former defense minister and adviser to the current government joins the show from Kyiv. Plus, Prince Harry is in the witness box at London's High Court, taking on some of Britain's biggest tabloid newspapers. Also, author Paula DiPerna talks to Hari Sreenivasan about making commodities like water and fresh air financially valuable to incentivize people and businesses to more actively fight climate change.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Air Date 6/3/2023 Today, we take a look at the dynamics at play between our immigration and labor policies that lead to the exploitation of children in dangerous and deadly jobs. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Why Child Labor in America is Skyrocketing Part 1 - Robert Reich - Air Date 5-16-23 Corporations are now using the “labor shortage” as an excuse to bring back child labor. It's part of a horrifying trend: Since 2015, child labor violations have risen nearly 300%. Ch. 2: We Uncovered the Corporations Bringing Back Child Labor in America - More Perfect Union - Air Date 4-3-23 Iowa's extreme child labor bill began in the office of Gov. Kim Reynolds and was written by top corporate lobbyists. Ch. 3: The Child Labor Crisis In America Part 1 - Fresh Air - Air Date 5-4-23 Tonya Mosley spoke with New York Times investigative reporter Hannah Dreier, who has been reporting on the children, and Washington Post business reporter Jacob Bogage, who has been reporting on conservative campaign to weaken child labor laws Ch. 4: HORRIFIC Child Labor Practices In Dangerous Meatpacking Facility - The Majority Report - Air Date 2-23-23 NBC News Reporter Julia Ainsley reports on the accusation of PSSI using child migrant labor in Nebraska meatpacking plant. Ch. 5: Inside the Conservative Campaign to Relax Child Labor Laws - Amanpour and Company - Air Date 4-27-23 In a recent article, Washington Post reporter Jacob Bogage explains how campaigners are cloaking these rollbacks under cover of "parental rights." Bogage joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss why conservatives appear willing to put children at risk. Ch. 6: News Brief: Media's Credulous Labor Shortage Reporting Helps Lay Groundwork For Repealing Child Labor Laws - Citations Needed - Air Date 4-12-23 We detail how uncritical acceptance by centrist––and even liberal––media that the US is seeing an unprecedented "labor shortage" is helping justify repealing child labor protections in roughly a dozen states. Ch. 7: The Child Labor Crisis In America Part 2 - Fresh Air - Air Date 5-4-23 Ch. 8: New York Times: Biden Admin Ignored Warnings About Migrant Child Labor, Punished Whistleblowers - Democracy Now! - Air Date 4-19-23 Our guest Hannah Dreier, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at _The New York Times_, has published a bombshell new investigation headlined "As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings." Ch. 9: NYT Exposé Shows Migrants Kids in U.S. Are Forced into Brutal Jobs for Major Brands - Democracy Now! - Air Date 2-28-23 We speak with the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Hannah Dreier, We are also joined by Gregory Chen, senior director of government relations for the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ch. 10: Why Child Labor in America is Skyrocketing Part 2 - Robert Reich - Air Date 5-16-23 MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 11: We Uncovered the Corporations Bringing Back Child Labor in America Part 2 - More Perfect Union - Air Date 4-3-23 Ch. 12: News Brief: Media's Credulous Labor Shortage Reporting Helps Lay Groundwork For Repealing Child Labor Laws Part 2 - Citations Needed - Air Date 4-12-23 FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 13: Final comments on what child labor shows us about the ongoing debate within the GOP MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: Colorized historic photo of Addie Card, a 12-year-old blonde girl in a smock with bare feet posing in front of machinery at a textile mill in 1910 where she worked. Her expression is neutral. Credit: “Addie Card, 12 years old. Spinner in cotton mill, North Pownal, Vermont, 1910”  by by Lewis W. Hine via the Metropolitan Museum of New York. Processed and colorized by Kelly Short using Gimp 2.6.11 | License: Public Domain  Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com

Community colleges can be a catapult to economic mobility, dramatically increasing earnings and almost all are open admission. But most students that start degrees do not finish on time, and many don't finish at all. Hari Sreenivasan reports on a program spreading nationally to increase community college graduation rates. It's part of our series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As we enter another graduation season, historically Black colleges and universities are working hard to increase the number of students who walk across their stages in the years to come. One program is doing that by focusing on reenrollment and giving students access to one-on-one educational support. Hari Sreenivasan reports from Atlanta for our series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As four-year colleges and universities look for ways to boost enrollment and reach underrepresented students, a growing number are focused on community college transfer students. At some of the nation's most selective colleges, transfer acceptance rates are now higher than first-year acceptance rates. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan reports for our series, "Rethinking College." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The number of undergraduate students has dropped by almost 10% during the pandemic. But it's been a different story for some time at many historically Black colleges and universities. Applications are up nearly 30% at many of these schools and top-tier HBCUs are increasingly becoming the first choice for some of the most sought-after students. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The evidence against Donald Trump simply keeps mounting, as his multi-pronged efforts to overturn the will of the people in the 2020 election continue to be exposed in the January 6 hearings. While some have since changed their tune, what is clear is that the former president was surrounded by a group of enablers and – in some cases – sycophants. They are the focus of Mark Leibovich's new book, Thank You For Your Servitude, in which he profiles Republicans such as Lindsey Graham and Rick Perry, who went from scorning Trump to serving him. The author joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: A new documentary investigates the Boy Scouts of America, exposing some of the 82,000 claims of sexual abuse against the youth organization, with firsthand accounts from survivors. Director Irene Taylor and former boy scout Stuart Lord join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the century-long coverup. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Over the course of more than 100 years beginning in the 1800s, hundreds of thousands of Native American children in the U.S. were removed from their families, placed in federal boarding schools and forced to abandon their Native languages and culture. One college in Colorado is now reckoning with that history. Hari Sreenivasan reports for our "Rethinking College" series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Biden proposed providing two years of tuition-free community college after he took office, but the idea was dropped after congressional opposition. Yet efforts persist at the local and state level to boost college attendance. More than 400 such programs now exist in the U.S., including in San Antonio, Texas. Hari Sreenivasan reports for our series, "Rethinking College." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode of Work in Progress, we take a closer look at cities that are creating tech innovation centers outside of the traditional hubs of Silicon Valley and Boston. In March, WorkingNation partnered with SXSW EDU to bring together a fantastic panel looking at the subject: Building Innovation Hubs Outside of Silicon Valley. PBS Newshour anchor and senior correspondent Hari Sreenivasan moderated the panel for us. Our panelists were Patrick McKenna, founder of One America Works; Nicholas Lalla, co-founder and managing director of Tulsa Innovation Labs; and Erick Gavin, director of Venture Miami. You can listen to the conversation here. Episode 229: Building Innovation Hubs Outside of Silicon ValleyHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0 Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts

In this episode of Work in Progress, we take a closer look at cities that are creating tech innovation centers outside of the traditional hubs of Silicon Valley and Boston. In March, WorkingNation partnered with SXSW EDU to bring together a fantastic panel looking at the subject: Building Innovation Hubs Outside of Silicon Valley. PBS Newshour anchor and senior correspondent Hari Sreenivasan moderated the panel for us. Our panelists were Patrick McKenna, founder of One America Works; Nicholas Lalla, co-founder and managing director of Tulsa Innovation Labs; and Erick Gavin, director of Venture Miami. You can listen to the conversation here. Episode 229: Building Innovation Hubs Outside of Silicon ValleyHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0 Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts

The SAT OR ACT standardized test score used to make or break college applications for high school seniors. But the pandemic turned that all on its head as nearly 80 percent of four-year colleges and universities went test optional. Many schools are now evaluating whether that policy should become permanent. Hari Sreenivasan reports from Atlanta for our series, "Rethinking College." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Sunday, March 27, Ukrainians continue to flee as Russia's attack intensifies in some cities; how some communities in Northern California are reducing the effects of wildfires by setting off more fires. And public art in full display at the city of Houston's airports. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, March 26, Joe Biden speaks out against the war while in Poland today as Russian airstrikes of Ukrainian cities continue, ethnic divisions are re-emerging in Bosnia 30 years after the region's deadly war, and, a rich tradition of Black visual and textile art in Alabama finally gains recognition. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Sunday, March 20, the Russian invasion in Ukraine enters its fourth week as President Zelensky calls for peace talks and accuses Russia of war crimes in Mariupol, a look at the fraught, politicized process of redistricting in Texas, and, sitting down with writer Claudia Rankine to discuss her play, "Help," and its long path to Broadway through the pandemic. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Between the war in Ukraine and the upcoming confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Brown Jackson, political divisions are emerging. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the political implications on these topics and provide some historical context for the way Americans think about war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, March 19, Ukraine's president calls for more peace talks as the humanitarian toll from the Russian invasion grows, Alabama's Senate passes important changes to its constitution, and singer-songwriter Aimee Mann on her music and struggle with mental wellbeing. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Sunday, March 13, Russian forces attack a military training center in western Ukraine. American journalist and documentarian Brent Renaud, who reported for PBS in the past, is killed outside of Kyiv. And in our signature segment, the challenges of tackling drug smuggling in Antwerp, Belgium, a key entry point into Europe. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, March 12, millions of people have fled Ukraine as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities. Also, a year after the coup, Myanmar's youth hope social media can help return the country to civilian rule. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Sunday, March 6, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues as a second attempt at a ceasefire fails and refugee numbers grow -- a look at the situation on the ground and how the war is playing out globally. And in our signature segment, scientists are developing a new way to reduce methane emissions from livestock. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York City. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Vladimir Putin has long believed that the disintegration of the Soviet Union was a mistake and that Ukraine is not a 'legitimate country'. Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what the invasion reveals about Putin's goals in the region, autocratic attitudes and the world order. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former professional soccer player Kaiya McCullough discusses the allegations of emotional abuse she levelled against Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke - claims he denies. Yvens Rumbold, Director of Communications at Policité, talks about the abduction of American and Canadian missionaries in Haiti and how this is just the tip of the iceberg of kidnapping incidents in the country. Orlando von Einsiedel and Hassan Akkad, co-directors of "Convergence: Courage in a Crisis", discuss telling the stories of ordinary heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic in their new documentary. Hari Sreenivasan talks with journalist McKay Coppins about his reporting on the hedge fund Alden Global Capital's years long work gutting American newsrooms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With supply chain issues plaguing the global economy, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman joins Christiane Amanpour asses Biden's plan of action. 60 years ago today, the "architect of the Holocaust" Adolf Eichmann stood trial in Israel . CNN Legal Analyst and former federal and state prosecutor Eli Honig's grandparents lived through this dark period of history; he sits down with his family and key players in the trial to discuss the quest for justice and the threat anti-Semitism and ethnic hatred still pose today. Then actress, writer and director Julie Delpy talks about her new series "On The Verge" and why it's important to show messy women. And our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Foo Fighters founder and frontman Dave Grohl about his days touring with Nirvana, grieving the loss of his friend and bandmate Kurt Cobain and finding rhythm in unusual places. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Russia adviser to Trump and author of "There Is Nothing For You Here," Fiona Hill, joins Bianna Golodryga to discuss the implications on America if Trump were to be re-elected. Following one of the largest oil spills in recent history, Mayor of Huntington Beach, California, Kim Carr expresses holding Amplify Energy accountable for the devastation. Then turning to China, national security expert, Sheena Greitens talks about the aggressive incursions near Taiwan to help train their air force, while wearing down Taiwan's defenses. And Ryan Hamptons talks with our Hari Sreenivasan about his new book, “Unsettled.” In it he reflects on his first-hand experience with the deadly cost of the highly addictive drug Oxycontin and his involvement in the case against Purdue Pharma for their part in the opioid crisis.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With tensions increasing over migrants on the Polish-Belarussian border, Bianna Golodryga talks with Margaritis Schinas, European Commission Vice-President, as the EU says it's suspending visas for Belarusian officials. While the number of projected covid deaths in the U.S is dropping, Ed Yong, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, warns that we're 'already barreling towards the next pandemic'. Hari Sreenivasan talks with Max Chafkin about detailing the life of one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors in his book "The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power".  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Economist Betsey Stevenson and former Rep. Donna Shalala say the Senate needs a cardiologist on hand, for the stress they're causing the U.S. economy. They join Bianna Golodryga to discuss how congress is playing a dangerous game with the debt ceiling. Then Chief China correspondent for the Wall Street Journal Lingling Wei explains how President Xi Jinping is dramatically steering China away from capitalism. Turning to coronavirus, our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to critical care nurse Kathryn Sherman about working on the front lines of the pandemic and treating the sickest patients. And finally, author Mary Roach talks about her new book "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law", and the impact of humans colliding with the natural world. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As UNGA is in full swing, Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins Christiane Amanpour to explain that the U.S. is building better relations with its allies, despite some recent "expressions of disappointment". She reflects on what she calls recent "bumps in the road". Then Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani argues that nothing in Islam prevents girls schooling and therefore the treatment of women in Afghanistan is unacceptable. And our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer Ian Cameron, who oversaw airstrikes that killed more than 300 Taliban fighters, about the lessons to be learned from America's failed war in Afghanistan. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joins Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview to talk about the AUKUS deal. She says a lot of questions have to be answered and the current treatment of France is “not acceptable”. Then UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi discusses the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the need for stability in the country. Turning to a moving portrayal of the Asian-American experience, our Hari Sreenivasan speak to former Twilight actor Justin Chon about his new movie “Blue Bayou” in which he directs and stars as a Korean born U.S. adoptee who faces deportation from the only country he's ever called home. And finally, singer/songwriter and four-time Grammy nominee Yola talks about making music in an industry that, she says, too often subverts black female autonomy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Christiane Amanpour talks to director Ken Burns about his new documentary series "Muhammad Ali" on the legendary boxer, what he found so compelling about him, and sportsmanship today. John McEnroe, 7-time tennis Grand Slam champion, discusses the whirlwind success of British tennis star Emma Raducanu and the role mental health plays in the game. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Dave Zirin, author of "The Kaepernick Effect", about the waves footballer Colin Kaepernick made in the sporting world when he took at knee in 2016. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

20 years after the 9/11 attacks, Christiane Amanpour speaks with Roya Rahmani, the former Afghan ambassador to the U.S., about what it means to have the Taliban in charge again two decades later. Then, reflecting on her reporting at the time, Christiane talks about the attacks and how we got to where we are. Lawrence Wilkerson, the former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, discusses America's place in the world today. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Joseph Pfeifer, a retired New York fire department chief, about his extraordinary personal story of that day.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Bianna Golodryga talks to Anand Gopal, contributor at The New Yorker, about his reporting on the lives of rural Afghan women suffering through decades of civil war and foreign occupation. Daniel Bogado, director of '9/11: One Day in America', talks about giving voice to the people who survived the attack on the World Trade Centre and the process of making his documentary. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Spencer Ackerman, a national security reporter and author of 'Reign on Terror', about the consequences of the war on terror, and how it produced President Trump. Author Sandra Cisneros discusses her new novella, 'Martita, I Remember You', and why it's so important to know who you are. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the Taliban crack down on women protesting in Kabul and new shocking segregation measures are installed in Afghan universities, Shkula Zadran, who was Afghan Youth Representative to the United Nations in 2020, joins Christiane Amanpour to explain why she refuses to be silent despite the grave risks. Turning to the United States, Carol Moseley Braun, the first African American woman elected to the Senate, assesses Texas' new restrictive abortion law and what it means for the erosion of women's rights in the country. Then journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser reflect on the impact of Afghanistan on Biden's presidency and their recent biography of James Baker. And our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to tech expert and best-selling author Kai-Fu Lee about his new collection of short stories “AI 2041” in which he imagines how artificial intelligence will impact the way we live and work in the future.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dr. Karl Lauterbach, German Parliament Member, and Dr. Larry Brilliant, founder and CEO of Pandefense Advisory, join Bianna Golodryga to discuss the science and ethics behind some countries' plans to offer booster shots before millions around the world have even received their first vaccine. Former federal prosecutor Laura Coates digs into the new criminal complaint against New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Peter Bergen, author of "The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden", discusses his rare access to the al Qaeda leader. Lachlan Morton, cyclist with UCI WorldTeam EF Education-Nippo, talks to Hari Sreenivasan about riding 200 miles a day to beat the Tour de France by five days this summer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman joins Bianna Golodryga to discuss his new book "Here, Right Matters: An American Story" about his experience testifying before Congress in 2019 about the phone call between President Trump and the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Mayor James Brainard of Carmel, Indiana, talks about how he got his city to an 80% vaccination rate in a state falling behind the rest of the country. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Dr. Adam Hampshire about his latest research which draws a line between covid and decreased cognitive abilities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dr. Reed Tuckson, founder of Black Coalition Against Covid, joins Bianna Golodryga to discuss covid-19 and vaccinations in the black community. Turning to Afghanistan, Saad Mohseni, CEO Of Afghanistan's largest media conglomerate Moby Media Group, explains that the Taliban now faces a different country to the one they left behind. Back in October over 100 CEOS came together to form CEO Action for Racial Equity; our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to the man in charge of that initiative, Roy Weathers, and Denny's CEO John Miller about why they're taking a stand on racial justice. And finally, Rodrigo Garcia talks about his new book "A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes" which details the last days of his mother Mercedes Barcha and novelist father Gabriel García Márquez. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya tells Bianna Golodryga about her meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. Alexey Kovalev, Investigations editor at Medusa, discusses Putin's crackdown on Russian media in the run up to the parliamentary election. Veteran U.S. Olympic mental skills coach Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses the psychological aspect of athletics and the heroism of gymnast Simone Biles. in Tennessee, only 39% are inoculated, two Tennessean doctors, Dr. Michelle Fiscus and Dr. Jason B. Martin, join our Hari Sreenivasan to discuss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the pandemic continues, The World Health Organization's Africa director Dr. Matshidiso Moeti and epidemiologist Jeremy Farrar join Christiane Amanpour to discuss vaccine inequity and the latest Covid-19 challenges. Then Robin Rue Simmons, former Alderman from Evanston, and theologian Robert Beckford talk reparations in the United States and how they became a reality in Evanston, Illinois. And our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang about their new book, "An Ugly Truth," that digs into Facebook's dangerous domination and the Biden's administration's attempt to clamp down on the spread of misinformation on their platform as well as other social media sites.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

You can watch a video version of this episode! Follow us on social media (@gofactyourpod) and send us a direct message to receive the link.In space, no one can hear you trivia! This brand new Go Fact Yourself was recorded as part of Politifact's  “United Facts of America: A Festival of Fact-Checking.”Hari Sreenivasan is an anchor and senior correspondent for "PBS Newshour." As a journalist, he's dedicated most of his professional life to helping viewers understand facts from fiction. But even before that, he used to watch the news for another reason: to help his parents learn English. Hari's opponent is fellow broadcaster Jessica Yellin. She began her career as a journalist with the goal of one day becoming a White House correspondent -- which she accomplished! Now she's got a new goal: delivering “calm news” through Instagram to provide information without a panic attack. What's the Difference: Just the FactsWhat's the difference between “assume” and “presume?"What's the difference between proof and evidence in a court of law?Areas of Expertise:Hari: TV shows about Mars, current events on Mars, baking chocolate chip cookies.Jessica: David Bowie, the TV show “Dynasty” and how to do makeup in the car.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongHari SreenivasanJessica YellinWith guest experts:Katie Stack Morgan, research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory who's currently a Deputy Project Scientist on the Mars 2020 rover mission.Linda Evans, award-winning actor, writer and speaker who played Crystal Carrington on “Dynasty.”Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Vaccine-getting by YOU.

Economist Susan Lund says it was easier to shut down the economy in 2020 than to restart it in 2021. She joins Bianna Golodryga, standing in for Christiane Amanpour, to discuss the bumpy road ahead as the economy reboots. Then Samantha Stark, director of "Framing Britney Spears," reflects on the popstar's statement to court today regarding the conservatorship she's been living under since 2008. President Joe Biden is a devout Catholic and the first Catholic president in nearly 60 years. But conservative Catholic bishops are pushing a plan to take away his right, and those of other Catholic politicians, to receive Communion, due to his support of abortion rights. Senior Vatican Analyst and author John Allen explains. Then philanthropist, filmmaker and heir to the Disney family fortune Abigail Disney speaks to our Hari Sreenivasan about the dangerous power of intergenerational wealth and why she's decided to give away more than $70 million over the last 40 years. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New York Times Correspondent David Sanger and European Council on Foreign Relations Deputy Fellow Ellie Geranmayeh join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the implications of Iran's new president-elect Ebrahim Raisi and his hardline politics. Art curator Antwaun Sargent talks about "Social Works," his first exhibition for the Gagosian gallery in New York. Renowned astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi speaks to our Hari Sreenivasan about how he overcame the odds and escaped a life of crime, which he details in his new memoir, "A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars." And finally, In "The Walk," a massive new theater piece spanning eight countries and 5,000 miles, a giant puppet of a refugee girl named Amal travels all across Europe. Writer and Producer David Lan explains the heroic journey of Little Amal.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy