Christiane Amanpour: From Global Crises to Personal Truths
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Global
4.6 • 3.5K Ratings
🗓️ 23 May 2025
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
From the war zones of Bosnia to the frontlines of Gaza, Christiane Amanpour has reported from the epicentres of global upheaval for over three decades. Her commitment to being “truthful, not neutral” made her one of the most respected correspondents of her generation and a sharp, unwavering voice in the age of misinformation.
In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Christiane to explore the emotional and political terrain of her career. They trace her journey from Tehran to CNN’s international anchor desk, discussing the deep personal impact of motherhood, the shifting challenges for women in journalism, and the influence of her high-profile marriage to diplomat Jamie Rubin. From candid reflections on the media’s role in Trump-era America to her evolving understanding of clarity, empathy and leadership, this is a conversation shaped by the past but rooted firmly in the turbulent present.
Christiane also opens up about her new podcast, The Ex Files, co-hosted with her ex-husband Jamie Rubin. Told through the prism of their 20-year marriage and subsequent divorce, the series explores the biggest issues of the day and the historical moments that shaped them- from Donald Trump’s return to office, to the escalating global economic crisis, the war in Gaza, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine- all examined through lived history on opposite sides.
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| 0:40.4 | hello and welcome to full disclosure. |
| 0:42.6 | A podcast project conceived to let me spend more time with interesting people than I would ever get on the radio. |
| 0:48.0 | Although Christian Amampur, given that you are now joining the global family, I suspect that we will bump into each other rather more often than previous. |
| 0:57.7 | That would be a pleasure, James. |
| 0:59.4 | You're very kind. |
| 1:02.1 | Let's begin, I think, with questions that probably everybody who bumps into you must ask. |
| 1:07.6 | You are, of course, currently the chief international anchor at CNN and host of Amunport |
| 1:12.7 | on PBS and imminently co-presenter of Christiana Ammanpour presents the X-Files with Jamie Rubin, |
| 1:19.8 | of which more later. But you're best known for your coverage of front lines, your war reporting. |
| 1:28.7 | I imagine everybody that you bump into at the moment wants to talk to you about America and the Middle East, but not necessarily in that order. |
| 1:34.8 | Not necessarily in that order, but you're absolutely right. I mean, the Middle East, yes, because President Trump is there this week. |
| 1:40.4 | America, because under Trump and in Trump's hands, it's become a completely different object, |
| 1:47.8 | a completely different center of power. |
| 1:50.0 | And honestly, we're still waiting to see where all the pieces land. |
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