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Fresh from the courtroom and back on the campaign trail, Donald Trump attends a fundraising dinner in Alabama tonight and visits South Carolina on Saturday. Despite his legal issues, the former president is still way ahead of the entire field in the Republican primary. Joining the program to discuss is former Republican strategist and founder of the Republican Accountability Project Sarah Longwell.  Also on today's show: Frontline producer Sasha Joelle Achilli; New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi; CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson; New Yorker contributing writer Joshua Yaffa To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The US and the world are reeling after perhaps the most important indictment in American history. Special Counsel Jack Smith laid four federal charges at the door of Donald J. Trump, stating in a 45-page document that the former president conspired to defraud the United States in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. If convicted on all charges he could face living out the rest of his life behind bars. To make sense of the thorny legal case against Trump, former prosecutor Jessica Roth joins the program.  Alos on today's show: US House Democrat Joe Neguse; Former US House Republican Joe Walsh; Maternal-fetal physician Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine today appeared to send another message to Moscow with a second drone attack targeting the same office building housing Russian government offices. Meanwhile, Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine’s civilians continue, including on Zelensky’s hometown Kryvyi Rih. As the war grinds on, Vladimir Putin is digging in, introducing a new law which raises the maximum conscription age from 27 to 30, so large numbers of Russian men will now be available for combat. Russia analyst Alexander Gabuev points to this as evidence that “Putin is looking for a bigger war, not an off-ramp, in Ukraine.” He joins the show, alongside former State Department advisor Karin von Hippel.  Also on today's show: Patrick Gaspard, Former US Ambassador to South Africa / CEO, Center for American Progress; Kamissa Camara, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs in Mali / Senior Advisor for Africa, US Institute of Peace; Lena Andrews, Author, “Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a recent diplomatic push to reset relations with China, the Biden administration has now announced a weapons package worth as much as $345 million for Taiwan’s self-defense. Beijing has repeatedly demanded that the US stop the sale of weapons to the island. So, what is the Biden administration’s strategy on China, and how will the dispute over Taiwan’s sovereignty play out? Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi is the top-ranking Democrat on the House Committee on China and was with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when she visited Taiwan last August. He joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: Author Lawrence Freedman; World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Petteri Taalas To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: With African heads of state gathered in Russia, we look at Putin's strengthening alliances and what it might mean for the war.  Plus: Ukraine continues to suffer the horrors of that war. We speak with those fighting for accountability: the Nobel Peace laureates.  Then: Walter Isaacson explores new rules which aim to prevent harm to workers.  And: As disco diva Grace Jones has a major moment at 75, we look back at Christiane's fascinating conversation with the living legend.  Finally: We bring you another musical treat as Nicola Benedetti, one of the most acclaimed violinists of her generation joins the show with her violin. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British government is facing major criticism for overlooking the threat of Wagner, the Russian mercenary network. A parliamentary committee said the UK’s “dismal lack of understanding” over the group’s work in Africa allowed it to flourish. But according to the Washington Post, Russian President Vladimir Putin was so stunned by Wagner’s march on Moscow last month that he froze with indecision for almost a day. Christiane discusses this with Professor of Russian History Robert Service.  Also on today's show: Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad; former Trump official Miles Taylor; former soccer stars Brandi Chastain and Lianne Sanderson To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the heat of the American summer, presidential candidates are focused on the dead of winter. That’s when the primaries start, just six short months from now. It’s a crowded Republican field and it’s becoming clear that culture wars will be front and center. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is still waging his battle against “wokeness,” and his latest legislation raises race to a whole new and shocking level, including requiring school children to be taught that slavery equipped slaves with beneficial personal skills. On the Democrat side, there’s Robert F. Kennedy Jr, using his name to spread Covid conspiracy theories and hoping to challenge his own party’s president for the nomination. RFK’s campaign – much like Donald Trump’s – is an undeniable manifestation of a post-pandemic conspiracy-laden political landscape, according to journalist Rebecca Traister, who has just profiled Kennedy for New York Magazine. She joins the show alongside political strategist Joe Trippi.  Also on today's show: Pita Limjaroenrat, Leader, Thailand's Move Forward Party; director Sam Pollard To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Israel is experiencing the biggest internal crisis in the nation's history, as the government passes a controversial move to weaken the Supreme Court and mass protests continue. Christiane asks a leading journalist what this means for their democracy.  And: In Greece, wildfires continue to rage, causing evacuations at the height of holiday season -- yet another sign of devastating climate change. And in the United States, Christiane speaks to attorney Missy Sims and expert/activist Richard Wiles about their fight to hold oil and gas companies accountable.  Then: Spain did not go extreme right in Sunday's snap election, but there's no clear winner, so what's next? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices