Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files

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] 🛡️

Is Putin losing his nerve...and the war?

What's been happening in Ukraine while the world has been watching the Iran War? Something has shifted - and not in Putin's favour. This week, Christiane and Jamie examine why Putin suddenly pushed for a ceasefire ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Was it a diplomatic gesture, or a sign of fear? They explore growing reports that Putin has become paranoid about his own security, and make the case that Ukraine may be doing far better on the battlefield than the world realises. Christiane and Jamie also discuss the latest developments in the Iran War, and look ahead to Trump's imminent visit to China. Can President Xi help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? What would he want in return? And finally, they pay tribute to the late Ted Turner, the man who founded CNN and who changed the way the world consumed news. Christiane and Jamie explain the influence he had on them both and the legacy he leaves. 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]