Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

Q&A: The Pope’s AI warning, Iran at the World Cup & is Russia still meddling in US politics?

This week, Christiane and Jamie discuss Pope Leo’s warning that AI could end up starting more wars, and ask whether the technology now poses a genuine threat to the future of humanity. They also look at the politics around this summer's FIFA World Cup - which will see Iran play matches in the US - as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of ending. Christiane & Jamie also revisit Russia’s interference in the 2016 US Presidential election and discuss whether Moscow is still meddling in American politics today, even while at war with Ukraine. They also unpack the long-running ambiguity of US policy on Taiwan, before turning to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s current political troubles and whether a change in leadership could strengthen the UK on the world stage. 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. Follow us on social media @amanpourpod For more content, please follow us: Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod [https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod [https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod] X: https://x.com/AmanpourPod [https://x.com/AmanpourPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents [https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social] Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get our exclusive discount on your annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/theexfiles [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___http:/incogni.com/theexfiles___.YzJlOmdsb2JhbGhvc3Rpbmc6YzpvOmZmMjAyMzJmM2VlNDg0MWM3YTBhMzQ5NmE3YTk5MzZlOjc6MDY2MzpjMWFkYTkyNGY1NTMzZGJlYTU5NTcwNjRiMGVkMDI4OTMxMjhhZGZmZGQ1MGE5YWRhN2JiZDkyMzZiN2M3NjMxOmg6VDpO] 🛡️

Trump strikes Iran again: a sign of desperation?

The Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread after the latest round of US strikes on Iranian military sites and IRGC boats. Is this a sign that Trump is about to restart the war? Or is it that the President is becoming increasingly desperate to end the conflict he probably regrets starting three months ago? Christiane & Jamie unpick how Trump has backed himself into such a tight corner, and whether it's now inevitable that the US emerges from this war in a weaker position than when it started. Later, Christiane delivers a powerful reaction to a recent report that the US & Israel originally planned to install the former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the new leader of Iran - and she explains why this proves that there was no proper strategy for this conflict. Christiane & Jamie also discuss why Bibi Netanyahu is putting so much pressure on Trump to keep fighting, and whether Trump still has the authority to tell Israel what to do. 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. Follow us on social media @amanpourpod For more content, please follow us: Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod [https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod [https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod] X: https://x.com/AmanpourPod [https://x.com/AmanpourPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents [https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social] Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get our exclusive discount on your annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/theexfiles [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___http:/incogni.com/theexfiles___.YzJlOmdsb2JhbGhvc3Rpbmc6YzpvOmZmMjAyMzJmM2VlNDg0MWM3YTBhMzQ5NmE3YTk5MzZlOjc6MDY2MzpjMWFkYTkyNGY1NTMzZGJlYTU5NTcwNjRiMGVkMDI4OTMxMjhhZGZmZGQ1MGE5YWRhN2JiZDkyMzZiN2M3NjMxOmg6VDpO] 🛡️

Q&A: Trump's mental health, Epstein files accountability & Israel's death penalty

With growing numbers of doctors and experts publicly questioning the president's mental fitness, Christiane and Jamie tackle the most uncomfortable question in American politics: is Donald Trump losing it? Then, Christiane and Jamie are asked about the Epstein files and why justice for the women and children who were abused is yet to be served. They also examine Israel's controversial new death penalty law for Palestinians and debate whether the October 7th attacks can justify such a measure. And to mark their first podcast anniversary, Christiane and Jamie revisit a row from their marriage over Iraq sanctions. 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. Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get our exclusive discount on your annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/theexfiles [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___http:/incogni.com/theexfiles___.YzJlOmdsb2JhbGhvc3Rpbmc6YzpvOmZmMjAyMzJmM2VlNDg0MWM3YTBhMzQ5NmE3YTk5MzZlOjc6MDY2MzpjMWFkYTkyNGY1NTMzZGJlYTU5NTcwNjRiMGVkMDI4OTMxMjhhZGZmZGQ1MGE5YWRhN2JiZDkyMzZiN2M3NjMxOmg6VDpO] 🛡️

Iran, Cuba, Greenland: does Trump have a plan, or just a list of places to conquer?

After a bruising few months of war, and with his ratings at an all-time low, could Trump be about to target Cuba? Christiane & Jamie dissect the President's recent visit to China and explain why he was unable to make any progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, plus they reveal why he might be planning to indict the former Cuban President Raul Castro. They also look at Trump's ongoing struggle to end the Iran War, and unpick whether other world leaders are still paying any attention to his threats. Later, Christiane reacts to reports that the US is demanding a major role in running Greenland and explains why this has the potential to reignite long-running tensions with America's European allies. 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. Follow us on social media @amanpourpod For more content, please follow us: Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod [https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod [https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod] X: https://x.com/AmanpourPod [https://x.com/AmanpourPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents [https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social] Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get our exclusive discount on your annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/theexfiles [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___http:/incogni.com/theexfiles___.YzJlOmdsb2JhbGhvc3Rpbmc6YzpvOmZmMjAyMzJmM2VlNDg0MWM3YTBhMzQ5NmE3YTk5MzZlOjc6MDY2MzpjMWFkYTkyNGY1NTMzZGJlYTU5NTcwNjRiMGVkMDI4OTMxMjhhZGZmZGQ1MGE5YWRhN2JiZDkyMzZiN2M3NjMxOmg6VDpO] 🛡️

Q&A: MAGA’s trust in Trump, US-EU divorce & Iran's Lego fightback

Christiane and Jamie tackle the question of why so many MAGA supporters still trust President Trump despite rising costs, broken promises and foreign wars. They also address whether Americans truly understand how much damage has been done to the country's standing in Europe. Plus, Christiane and Jamie break down Iran's surprisingly effective Lego-style propaganda videos, explaining why humour has become the Islamic Republic's most potent weapon against the Trump administration. They also tackle a question close to Christiane's heart - why devastating humanitarian crises, such as those in Sudan and Ethiopia, continue to be ignored by the world's media - and reflect on the most important stories they've covered as The Ex Files turns one! 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. Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get our exclusive discount on your annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/theexfiles [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___http:/incogni.com/theexfiles___.YzJlOmdsb2JhbGhvc3Rpbmc6YzpvOmZmMjAyMzJmM2VlNDg0MWM3YTBhMzQ5NmE3YTk5MzZlOjc6MDY2MzpjMWFkYTkyNGY1NTMzZGJlYTU5NTcwNjRiMGVkMDI4OTMxMjhhZGZmZGQ1MGE5YWRhN2JiZDkyMzZiN2M3NjMxOmg6VDpO] 🛡️