Christiane Amanpour in Conversation

The David McWilliams Podcast

David McWilliams

News & Politics

4.6 • 643 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Join us for a special live recording of the podcast at DBF 2024, where David interviewed the renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour. As CNN's chief international anchor, Amanpour brings unparalleled insights into global affairs, making this session an unmissable highlight of the festival. The conversation covers Amanpour's journey from the Iranian Revolution to her pioneering role at CNN, reflecting on pivotal moments such as reporting from the Gulf War and Bosnia in the 90s, where she witnessed firsthand the harsh realities of conflict. Amanpour's experiences underscore the critical role of journalism in uncovering human rights abuses and shaping global narratives. Her reflections on current events, including the Ukraine crisis and the challenges to democracy, offer profound insights into the pressing issues of our time, emphasizing the importance of a free press and international solidarity in safeguarding democratic values worldwide.

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0:00.0	Now we have big, big news for you.
0:02.5	We are taking the podcast on tour.
0:05.5	My new book, Money, A Story of Humanity, is hitting the shelves on September 11th, and we're going on tour to celebrate.
0:12.7	And here's where we're going.
0:14.1	September 11th, the South Back Centre, London.
0:17.4	September 16th, Vicker Street, Dublin.
0:20.3	September 18th, University Concert Hall, Limerick.
0:23.4	September 19th, the Black Box Theatre in Galway, and the real capital, ending the tour, John.
0:30.5	September 23rd, the Cork Opera House in Cork.
0:34.0	So John and I are going to delve into the new book, exploring the nature of money,
0:38.0	its history, its impact on society, from ancient Babylon to modern cryptocurrencies. We're
0:43.5	going to discover how money has influenced trade, revolutions, human progress, and more to the
0:48.4	point, has influenced us as a species. And here's the best part. Each ticket comes with a signed copy of the new book.
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1:02.8	all snapped up and we look forward to seeing you on the road.
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