Amanpour

Ukraine is being bombarded as it pushes into Russia's Kursk region. Christiane reports on how cutting-edge technology is providing a lifeline in this war. She then speaks to Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Procurement Alexander Kamyshin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

General HR McMaster has a military career spanning three decades. Little did he know that a deployment much closer to home would prove his toughest mission yet. In a conversation about his new book lifting the lid on his time in the Trump White House, McMaster discusses Trump’s strongman obsession, and the time his wife helped prevent a major diplomatic incident.Then Ian McKellen discusses his new movie - The Critic – and how wearing a "fat suit" on stage saved him from serious harm.Journalists Afua Hirsch and Mark Landler discuss where free speech ends and law enforcement begins, after the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.In the Amanpour Archive this week we turn to one of its most controversial kings. And Finally - the Afghan women defying the Taliban's latest inhumane laws, by singing for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VP Kamala Harris sits down for her first interview as presidential nominee. But did she impress? Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle and former Republican representative Charlie Dent join the show to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polio hits Gaza for the first time in 25 years, and Jeremy Diamond has a special report on the children who are suffering. Plus, why the arrest of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov sparked debate over accountability online. Also: a conversation with legendary actor Ian McKellen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel unleashes a major operation on the West Bank, killing at least 10 people. Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti joins the show to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster joins the show to discuss his new memoir, "At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the White House." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense expert Dara Massicot joins to the show to discuss Russia's attack on Ukraine's infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens after the Kamala Harris honeymoon? Is a hopeful, reenergized Democratic Party enough? And is Harris convincing voters that her policies hold up, particularly on the economy? Stephanie Flanders and Leslie Vinjamuri debrief Christiane on the DNC and the road ahead for the Harris campaign.Jack Antonoff - music producer to the stars - - talks about closing out London with Taylor Swift, and his band's new album.Bonded by triumph and tragedy. Tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert discuss their unique friendship.As Ukraine fights further into Russian territory and celebrates Independence Day this weekend, from Christiane’s archive - the resilience and sacrifice of its people since the war began.And finally, the civil rights icon replacing a century-old confederate monument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic National Convention concluded on Thursday night with Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting the Democratic Presidential nomination, making her the second woman in American history, and the first Black and South Asian woman to accept the nomination. Hers is one of the shortest US Presidential campaigns – President Joe Biden dropped out of the race just over one month ago – and one of the most exciting. Evan Osnos, author of "Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now," joins the show to unpack Harris’ speech and preview what’s coming up in the race. Also on today's show: Jaime Harrison, Chair, Democratic National Committee; "Job" playwright Max Wolf Friedlich and actors and Sydney Lemmon; musician, songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a cathartic week in Chicago for Democrats, who will wrap their convention tonight with the historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris. But well before the last balloon falls, Democrats are steeling themselves for a tough fight ahead, especially when it comes to the economy. Stephanie Flanders is the Head of Economics coverage at Bloomberg, and Leslie Vinjamuri is Director of the US and Americas program at the international affairs think tank Chatham House. They join Christiane to discuss what policy and messaging Harris needs in the next 75 days. Also on today's show: Jonathan Blitzer, Author, "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here"; tennis icons Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices