Chris Van Hollen

In this engaging discussion, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen reveals his efforts to secure answers about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's controversial detention in El Salvador, spotlighting serious issues surrounding due process and immigration. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a leading voice on the House Judiciary Committee, tackles Trump's court defiance and the significant implications for democracy. The conversation also dives into the broader impact of political rhetoric and highlights the increasingly tense climate for institutions like Harvard amid ongoing political pressures.

Chris Van Hollen, the Democratic Senator from Maryland and an advocate for immigration justice, dives into the controversial deportation flights under Trump. He discusses his urgent mission in El Salvador to bring back a constituent wrongfully deported, highlighting the significant human rights violations involved. The conversation also touches on a federal judge’s frustration with the administration’s actions, raising concerns about potential contempt charges for non-compliance with court orders. It's a compelling dialogue on justice, accountability, and the real impact of immigration policies.

Mehul Srivastava, a Financial Times correspondent, and Chris Van Hollen, US Senator from Maryland, delve into how conflicting media narratives are endangering UNRWA’s operations amidst the Gaza crisis. Lex Takkenberg, a humanitarian law expert, provides a historical lens on UNRWA's journey. The discussion also shifts to the evolving relationship between sports media and gambling, featuring insights from scholars and reporters on the impact of betting on journalism and how it alters the fabric of sports coverage.

Joining the discussion are Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Senator with a focus on constitutional rights, and Ryan Nobles and Yamiche Alcindor from NBC News. They dive into the gripping case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a mistakenly deported man, shedding light on due process in America. Van Hollen’s insights from his visit to El Salvador reveal complexities in immigration narratives. The panel also examines the emotional toll on affected families and emphasizes the need for legal accountability and empathy amid criticism over justice for violence victims.

Fresh off his trip to the Middle East, Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen talks about spillover conflict fears as attacks escalate in The Red Sea, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, whether the claims of genocide against Israel hold up, and the repercussions of Netanyahu’s relentless war on Biden’s re-election bid.Then, in a forensic, months-long investigation into Israeli strikes on Gaza, CNN’s Katie Polglase asks if the end can really justify the means when hospitals become legitimate military targets?In our Letter from London this week, professor Scott Galloway joins Christiane for a lightning-round conversation on why he thinks (mathematically speaking at least) Trump’s going to jail, Biden’s going to win, what scares him most about Artificial Intelligence - and why there’s “nothing more dangerous than a young, broke, lonely man.”Also this hour, with awards season shifting into high-gear, actor America Ferrera sits down with Christiane in LA to unpack her unforgettable and inspirational moment in the billion dollar movie, Barbie.And in the Amanpour Archive: In a week that saw a significant step towards normalizing relations between warring neighbors Serbia and Kosovo, we take you back to 1999 as Christiane watched US Marines lead a NATO coalition to free Kosovo from the brutality of Yugoslav rule.Airdate: January 13th, 2024.Guests: Chris Van Hollen, Scott Galloway, America Ferrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices