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  • Former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt

    Former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt
    Jan 22 2026
    While the threat of war among allies over Greenland has abated, with Donald Trump announcing he's agreed on a security plan with the head of NATO, the details are still unclear. Tonight, EU leaders will gather in Brussels for an emergency summit. Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt joins Christiane to discuss. Also on today's show: Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American businessman who was imprisoned in Iran for eight years; A. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop, Episcopal Church of New Hampshire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • Finnish President Reacts to Trump

    Finnish President Reacts to Trump
    Jan 21 2026
    Donald Trump flew to Davos this morning, where he dissed Europe, before he embraced it, called NATO deadbeat before saying he was 100% behind it, and doubled down on his push to take Greenland. But to a collective sigh of relief, the US president said he would not use force to get it. Finland's President Alexander Stubb was in the front row for Trump's speech. Also on today's show: Former White House Trade Adviser Kelly Ann Shaw; Atlantic Staff Writer Charlie Warzel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • Deescalating Tensions with US Allies

    Deescalating Tensions with US Allies
    Jan 20 2026
    Today marks one year since President Trump began his second term. In just one year, we've seen seismic shifts in America's foreign policy, such as his relentless bid for Greenland. Plus, he's now threatening an additional 200% tariffs on French wine if Macron refuses to join his Gaza Board of Peace. Democratic Senator Chris Coons wants to de-escalate tensions and has just finished a bipartisan congressional visit to Denmark. He joins the show from Davos. Also on today's show: CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond; NYT columnist Lydia Polgreen; Noubar Afeyan, Co-founder, Moderna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Trump Doubles Down on Greenland

    Trump Doubles Down on Greenland
    Jan 19 2026
    President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats to annex Greenland and has said he will impose tariffs on European countries who do not support his ambitions. Europe is weighing its options, including a so-called "Trade Bazooka," which would block some US access to EU markets and impose export controls. So what do Greenlanders think about all this? International reporter Nic Robertson joins the show from Nuuk with the details. Also on today's show: Heather Conley, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; Sir Peter Westmacott, Former UK Ambassador to the US; Kimberlé Crenshaw, Professor of Law, UCLA & Columbia University / Executive Director, African American Policy Forum; former January 6th Capitol riot senior prosecutor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • Iran at a Crossroads

    Iran at a Crossroads
    Jan 17 2026
    After weeks of violent uprisings in Iran, the question is - what comes next? Iranian lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi reflects on her nation’s history to consider what’s best for the future. Air date: January 17, 2026 Guests: Shirin EbadiElliott Abrams Kaouther Ben Hania Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 Min.
  • Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Shirin Ebadi

    Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Shirin Ebadi
    Jan 16 2026
    The Iranian peoples' call for freedom was heard all over the world, but has a bloody crackdown crushed the uprising? Shirin Ebadi was Iran's first female judge, but was demoted following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But she kept advocating for women and human rights, and in 2003, became Iran's first Nobel Peace Prize winner. Shirin Ebadi joins the show from London. Also on today's show: author Theodor Meron; author Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • Iranian Professor Defends Regime

    Iranian Professor Defends Regime
    Jan 15 2026
    After days of urging the people of Iran to continue to protest, President Trump suddenly appeared to back down last night — noting to reporters that Iranian sources told him that the killing of protesters was over and planned executions will not go ahead. But even as the crackdown on protesters has proven deadly, with thousands reported killed, some are still staunch defenders of the regime. Christiane speaks to one of those voices — Mohammad Marandi is a Professor at the University of Tehran and joins the show from Tehran, Iran. Also on today's show: Nazenin Ansari, Journalist /Managing Editor of Kayhan London; Phil Gunson, Andes Project Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group; NYT columnist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • Exclusive Report from Besieged Iran

    Exclusive Report from Besieged Iran
    Jan 14 2026
    President Trump promises help is coming for Iranian protestors, with reports that executions will begin soon and the regime promising to swiftly punish demonstrators. This is a critical moment for the regime, caught between threats from the United States and from its own people. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh has this exclusive report piecing together what's happening inside Iran, with testimony from a doctor treating those wounded protestors. Also on today's show: Elliott Abrams, Former US Special Representative for Iran; Kaouther Ben Hania, Director and writer, The Voice of Hind Rajab; Mike Fox, Legal Fellow, Cato Institute Project on Criminal Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 Min.