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Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files
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148 episodes
World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going.
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Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no world order. From Trump and Putin to the war in Ukraine, China’s global rise, and chaos in the Middle East, geopolitics has never been more dangerous or unpredictable. The Ex Files provides unparalleled insight into the issues keeping world leaders, and the rest of us, awake at night.
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 current affairs, Christiane and Jamie still finish each other’s sentences.
Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files is a Global production, available every Tuesday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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Q&A: New York Mayoral election & could Kamala Harris succeed Trump?
In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie are asked what they think about the announcement from Kamala Harris that she’s considering running for president again - and how they think she’d do. Christiane and Jamie are…
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Why is Pete Hegseth trying to silence the Pentagon Press?
The US Defence Secretary is asking journalists to "make a pact with the devil" says Christiane this week, as she and Jamie discuss why Pete Hegseth seems so intent on censoring the Pentagon Press. Does the former Army…
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Q&A: No Kings protest, the fall of Assad and Obama’s infamous red line
In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie tackle your questions about the growing “No Kings” protests and the viral video of President Trump wearing a crown. Why isn’t there more outrage over a president who seems to…
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Is Trump going to war with Venezuela?
As the Trump administration's strikes on 'narco-terrorist' boats in the Caribbean continue, Christiane and Jamie discuss whether this is the start of a full-blown conflict with Venezuela - and ask whether Trump is…
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Q&A: Could the Supreme Court overturn Trump's legal immunity?
In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie are asked why, despite widespread opposition to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, no one was able to stop the conflict until now. Also, is Tony Blair really a sound choice for the…
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Deal of the century - or just a pause in the war?
The guns have fallen silent in Gaza, and the surviving hostages have returned to Israel — but will this ceasefire lead to real, lasting peace? Christiane and Jamie unpack the complex diplomatic road ahead, examining…
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Q&A: Who’s really to blame for the US government shutdown?
In this week's Q&A episode, Christiane and Jamie are asked why the US federal government is currently in a shutdown, what impact it’ll have on the country and why the Trump administration blames the Democrats. They’re…
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The questions Trump’s Gaza peace plan doesn’t answer
Trump claims to have a plan which could lead to lasting peace in the Middle East - but is this any more than a framework for a fragile ceasefire? This week, Christiane and Jamie clash over how strong this plan is - and…
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Q&A: Why do climate change deniers seem to be on the rise?
In this week's Q&A episode, Christiane and Jamie address whether science can prevail against the rising numbers of climate change deniers and anti-vaxxers - including some within the US Government. They're also asked…
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Has America’s fear fever broken?
This week, as Portland pushes back against Trump's attempt to send in National Guard troops, and with Jimmy Kimmel back on air, Christiane and Jamie debate whether the President is losing some of his fear factor - and…
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Q&A: Is social media amplifying society's most extreme voices?
For this week's Q&A episode, Christiane and Jamie are in New York, where world leaders have gathered for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. They take a special question from the UN's Deputy…
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Is free speech under threat in America?
"A government threat to silence a comedian the president doesn't like is anti-American", says Jimmy Kimmel as his show returns to air. Christiane and Jamie are recording from New York, and Christiane gives her…
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Q&A: Is Trump dismantling the rule of law?
Will the Supreme Court take away Trump’s powers? In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie answer whether the courts might move to limit Trump’s authority, from his use of tariffs to the growing militarisation of…
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Can democracy survive political violence and extremism?
The White House has said it will “disrupt, dismantle and destroy” a “vast domestic terror movement” and threatens “the radical left” after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. This comes after Elon Musk addressed a London…
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Q&A: Why is Trump still so soft on Putin?
On this week's Q&A episode, Christiane and Jamie answer your questions on a range of subjects - including why Trump takes such a soft approach to dealing with Vladimir Putin while he is so tough on weaker nations.…
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Has Trump just had his worst week yet?
From a series of embarrassing court defeats at home, to China asserting itself more strongly than ever as a global superpower, Donald Trump has had a bad week. But has it been the worst week so far of Oval Office 2.0?…
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Could AI destroy democracy?
Artificial Intelligence: crisis or opportunity? This week, Christiane and Jamie explore how AI is reshaping democracy, asking whether it could undermine free and fair elections - or be harnessed to strengthen societies…
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Q&A: Will Trump ever match Bill Clinton's global leadership?
Has America turned away from its global leadership role for good under Donald Trump? Can public opinion can still have a significant impact on foreign policy? And how big a threat does censorship pose to democracy?…
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Navalny, Gershkovich, Namazi: inside the battle to free political prisoners
Few challenges in international diplomacy are as fraught - or as urgent - as negotiating the freedom of hostages and political prisoners. In this episode, Christiane and Jamie take us inside two high-profile deals they…
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Q&A: What would a two-state solution look like for Israel-Palestine?
In this week’s Q&A bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie are asked what the elusive two-state solution could actually look like in Israel-Palestine, in terms of government, voting, policing and representation. They’re…
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Will Trump & Putin decide Ukraine’s future without Zelensky?
As Donald Trump heads to a high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Ukraine’s future hangs in the balance. Could a deal be struck without President Zelensky in the room - and might Trump trade away Ukrainian…
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Q&A: Do Donald Trump and Reform UK benefit from disproportionate media coverage?
In this week's Q&A bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie are asked whether President Donald Trump's MAGA movement and Nigel Farage's Reform UK - two populist political powerhouses - benefit from a disproportionate level…
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Trump promised peace. What went wrong?
From Northern Ireland to Bosnia, and from Camp David to Wye River, Christiane and Jamie have covered countless conflicts and helped to negotiate many peace deals. But how were these wars really ended? And what can…
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Q&A: Will President Trump pardon Ghislaine Maxwell?
In this week's Q&A bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie return to the crisis President Trump is facing over the Epstein Files. In response to your questions, they address the idea that the President might pardon Jeffrey…
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Why is Gaza still starving?
What can end the famine in Gaza? Can President Trump get through to Benjamin Netanyahu? And an unprecedented Israeli report accuses Netanyahu's government of committing genocide in the Palestinian territory. They're…
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Q&A: What's the one question you'd ask Trump?
In this week's Q&A bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie discuss why American voters elected Donald Trump to the White House instead of Kamala Harris - and what they’d ask if they were to interview the president…
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Trump, Epstein and conspiracy theories: how damaging is this for America?
The row over The Epstein Files is one that President Trump is still struggling to shake off. But just how damaging is it for his credibility, and where does his disappointed MAGA base turn next? Christiane and Jamie…
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Q&A: Is the US becoming McCarthyite under President Trump?
In this week's Q&A bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie discuss whether America is going back to the era of Senator Joe McCarthy's witch-hunts under President Trump - and whether the current President will be the author…
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Antony Blinken defends his record on Gaza and Ukraine
In this special episode, Christiane and Jamie welcome their first guest to the podcast: former US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. In an extended conversation, Joe Biden's top diplomat speaks candidly about Gaza,…
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Q&A: Why is Israel allowed to have nuclear weapons?
In this week’s bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie explain why Israel has been allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons - even though it won't admit to it - but other Middle Eastern countries aren't. They also…
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The Ugly American: the real cost of Trump and Musk's aid cuts
Did Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service contribute to the death toll in the tragic floods in Texas? And how many lives will needlessly be lost because of the President and his former adviser Elon Musk taking a…
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Q&A: Does the UN have any real power?
In this week's bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie are answering on whether the UN is 'toothless', and what Iranian and Israeli civilians misunderstand most about each other. They also discuss what the international…
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Who gets a bomb? The Middle East’s nuclear race
As Iran continues to dominate the headlines, we’re turning back the clock to explore what the country was like before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Christiane shares personal memories of growing up in pre-revolutionary…
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Q&A: Why is Netanyahu refusing a peace deal with Gaza?
In this week’s bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie dive into some of the toughest questions shaping global politics today. They explore what might happen if Israel and the U.S. bring the war with Iran to a close, and…
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Will Iran play ball or build a bomb?
Just after we finished recording yesterday’s episode, Iran launched missiles at a U.S. airbase in Qatar. This morning, President Trump and Qatari leaders brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran - though tensions…
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Q&A: Why has Trump created such a hostile environment for immigrants?
Christiane and Jamie tackle more of your questions in this week's bonus episode, including Trump's stance on immigration and whether there needs to be more investigations into allegations of corruption within the Trump…
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Was Israel justified in starting its war with Iran?
As missiles fly between Israel and Iran, Christiane and Jamie tackle the big questions: is Israel pushing for regime change in Tehran? Was Israel justified in starting this war in the first place? Will Iran decide to…
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Q&A: Will it be safe to travel to America for next year's World Cup?
Christiane and Jamie tackle more of your questions in this week's bonus episode, including Georgina's about whether it will be safe for foreigners to travel to the US for the 2026 Football World Cup given the hostile…
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LA Protests: Trump weaponises his immigration agenda
Is President Trump trying to start a political civil war over immigration? That's what Christiane and Jamie discuss on this week's episode in light of Trump deploying the National Guard and Marines to California to…
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Q&A: Could the US really become a dictatorship?
In this week’s bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie tackle your questions: could the U.S. really slide into dictatorship? And why didn’t Biden and Harris tell the US about his Gaza peace deal during the election…
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Are allies at tipping point over Israel's Gaza war?
There's mounting opposition within Israel to the ongoing offensive in Gaza. Are Israel's international allies approaching a tipping point? Plus, in recent weeks, Harvard has become the focal point of Donald Trump’s…
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Q&A: Will Trump destroy democracy in the US?
In this week’s bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie tackle your questions - from whether Trump poses a real threat to American democracy, to the media’s impact on elections, and whether they’ve ever had to back a…
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From allies to insults: who wins from Trump's personality-driven diplomacy?
Another week, another tense Oval Office meeting between President Trump and a fellow world leader. Christiane and Jamie react to the jaw-dropping scenes from Trump's meeting with South Africa's President, where Cyril…
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Q&A: Would the US ever stop arming Israel?
In this week’s bonus episode, Christiane and Jamie answer listener questions for the first time! They respond to your questions about the latest in the Middle East, as Israel’s allies continue to criticise the country…
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Negotiating with a dictator: What will end Putin's war in Ukraine?
After Vladimir Putin's theatrical no-show at last week's peace summit in Istanbul, Christiane and Jamie try to answer the question which is giving world leaders and diplomats sleepless nights: what will it take for the…
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Q&A: Could we get away with our marriage today?
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…
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Trump, the Middle East, and the peace deal you never heard about
There was once hope in the Middle East, but does it now feel further away than ever? In this first episode, unparalleled insight into groundbreaking peace deals left dangling, a recent covert negotiation effort in the…
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Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files (Trailer)
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.…
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