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Amanpour

Christiane Amanpour

Booking Overview

A global-affairs interview program focused on international politics, geopolitics, and major policy developments, it regularly features heads of state, senior government officials, diplomats, legal authorities, prominent journalists, authors, and notable cultural figures. Credible pitches include national leaders, former senior officials, foreign-policy and international-law experts, high-profile journalists or authors, and artists connected to substantive global stories; booking is very difficult because of the program’s CNN platform and elite guest roster.

Metrics

Episodes: 1924

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 24.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@cnn.com

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Host

Christiane Amanpour - Chief International Correspondent for CNN and host of the network’s flagship global-affairs interview program.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Heads of state and government, senior former officials, ambassadors, international prosecutors, recognized foreign-policy experts, prominent journalists and authors, and notable cultural figures with a strong current-affairs or public-interest angle.
Required Achievements:  
National or international government leadership, Senior diplomatic or legal appointments, Authored books or major journalism, Leadership of major cultural institutions, Prominent artistic or cultural careers

Recent Guest Discussions

Josh Alexander - The Documentary About Sara Bareilles And Its Subject’s Career.

Sara Bareilles - Her Career And A New Documentary About Her.

Pedro Sánchez - Spanish And European Politics And International Affairs.

Zohran Mamdani - New York City Politics, His Working Relationship With President Trump, And Policy Disagreements.

Alex Jung - Current Affairs And Journalism.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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'Cockroaches' Threatening Modi?

October 13, 2026

Protests and mass detentions are sweeping through India, as the world's largest democracy is rocked by major demonstrations. More than a dozen leaders of the CJP - India's youth-led "cockroach party" were detained today, after they jumped police barricades and joined the protests. Could this Gen-Z-led movement be the biggest threat to Modi, after more than a decade in power? Mujib Mashal is South Asia Bureau Chief for The New York Times, and he joins the show from New Delhi. Also on today's ...

Houthis Intensify Attacks on Saudi Arabia 

October 12, 2026

Tensions are escalating as the Houthis ramp up their attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government has long backed the Yemeni government forces in their fight against the Houthis, but this is the first time the country has found itself so vulnerable. Correspondent Nic Robertson joins the show for more on this.  Also on today's show: former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba; anti-death penalty campaigner Sister Helen Prejean; Caitlin Dickerson, Staff Writer, The Atlantic ...

Mr. Musk Goes to Washington, Part Deux 

October 09, 2026

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has tapped tech billionaire Elon Musk to help lead "Project Meridian" - a new Pentagon commission mapping the future of warfare, including automated and AI weaponry. How has Musk negotiated this return to Washington after his very public fallout with President Trump? Director Alex Gibney seeks to answer that question in his new film "Musk" - a look at the tech mogul's rise and accumulation of power. Also on today's show: Wall Street Journal corresponden...

Frequently asked questions

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Amanpour
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How do I get in touch with Amanpour?

Amanpour is hosted by Christiane Amanpour. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@cnn.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Amanpour?

The publicly listed email for Amanpour: podcasts@cnn.com.

How many listeners does Amanpour have?

Podseeker estimates Amanpour reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Amanpour?

Amanpour typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Heads of state and government, senior former officials, ambassadors, international prosecutors, recognized foreign-policy experts, prominent journalists and authors, and notable cultural figures with a strong current-affairs or public-interest angle. Common among recent guests: National or international government leadership; Senior diplomatic or legal appointments; Authored books or major journalism. Recent guests include Josh Alexander, Sara Bareilles, and Pedro Sánchez.

How hard is it to get booked on Amanpour?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Amanpour cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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