Finding Light Amongst Darkness This Festive Season

Amanpour

CNN

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4.1 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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As Hanukkah celebrations draw to a close under the shadow of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Sydney, Bianna Golodryga speaks to Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann about navigating grief with faith, empathy and togetherness. And, the South Korean film racking up Golden Globe nominations, director Park Chan-wook talks about his new film "No Other Choice", tackling unemployment with horror and humor. Then, the singer-come-politician looking to unseat Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni after 40 years in power. CNN’s Larry Madawo speaks to Bobi Wine about the violent opposition crackdown ahead of the country's general election. Plus, veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby speaks to Christiane about his new BBC docu-series "What's the Monarchy for?", lifting the lid on the secretive inner workings of Britain's royal family. From Christiane's archives, how a family of refugees found sanctuary in 1970s America after fleeing Communist Poland's crackdown on democratic dissent. And finally, celebrating 250 years of the legendary British writer Jane Austen and her long-lasting cultural impact. Air date: December 20, 2025 Guests: Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann Park Chan-wook David Dimbleby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:32.9	Hello and welcome to the Amunpur hour.
0:39.9	Here's where we're headed this week.
0:42.6	Enough is enough.
0:44.9	We need to put an end to this horrific anti-Semitism.
0:49.1	A Hanukkah in the shadow of anti-Semitic violence.
0:52.7	We navigate the darkness and find some light with Australian rabbi Gabby Kaltman, who spoke
0:59.1	to me after the attack on Bondi Beach killing 15 people.
1:03.7	Then...
1:08.6	Tackling unemployment with horror and humor.
1:11.6	I'm joined by legendary South Korean director Park Chan-Wuk on his latest masterpiece,
1:17.6	No Other Choice.
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