Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

In this first bonus Q&A episode, Christiane and Jamie ask each other questions they’ve always wanted to know the answers to! Hear about why their marriage was so controversial when they first got together, and whether they think they could ‘get away with it’ now. Christiane talks about her first experiences of reporting from a warzone, and opens up about the rare occasions when she’s lost her composure during a high-profile interview. Meanwhile, Jamie reveals some of his regrets over US foreign policy decisions he was involved in, and which politician he most admired during his long career. Next week, they’ll be answering your questions! Email them in to amanpourpod@global.com or to ask them on social media @amanpourpod on all major platforms.For more content, please follow us:Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpodX: https://x.com/AmanpourPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-PresentsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanpourpodBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social

The discussion dives deep into the complexities of Middle Eastern peace efforts, revealing covert negotiations and the struggles of past attempts, including the Oslo Accords. There’s an entertaining recount of an awkward live interview with Yasser Arafat, shedding light on the challenges of discussing sensitive politics. The hosts ponder the potential for Trump to broker peace amid ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises, questioning whether unpredictability could lead to resolution or deeper divides. Personal anecdotes weave through the analysis, enriching the conversation.

Christiane Amanpour launches her first ever podcast! The world-renowned journalist presents 'The Ex Files' alongside her ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official under Presidents Clinton and Biden.From Trump and Putin to the war in Ukraine, from the rise of China as a global superpower to chaos in the Middle East, geopolitics has never been more dangerous or unpredictable. This isn't a new world order - right now, there is no world order. Each week, Christiane and Jamie unpack one of today’s defining global crises, drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, to explain how we ended up where we are.With searing honesty, jaw-dropping stories, and candid humour, this is the foreign policy podcast for our fractured age. They’re no longer married, but when it comes to foreign policy, Christiane and Jamie still finish each other’s sentences.The first episode launches May 13th, with new episodes every Tuesday and bonus Q&A episodes on Thursdays. Available on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.