Tonight on Amanpour and Company
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Friday, March 27th, 2026
Bill McKibben
Environmental Author and Activist
As the Iran war triggers a global energy crisis, the climate consequences are already mounting. New analysis suggests that just two weeks of fighting have generated more carbon emissions than dozens of countries produce in a year. At the same time, disruptions to oil and gas supplies have sent prices soaring and exposed the world’s continued dependence on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency warns this crisis could surpass the oil shocks of the 1970s. Yet even as some countries accelerate the shift to renewables, the Trump administration is doubling down on fossil fuels, scrapping wind projects and expanding drilling. Bill McKibben, a leading environmentalist, argues that this war underscores the urgent need to transition away from oil. He joins the program from Vermont.
Hamidreza Mohammadi
Brother of Narges Mohammadi
Inside Iran, the human toll of war is compounded by a continuing crackdown. A prolonged internet blackout has cut off communication, while human rights groups report a rise in executions and worsening conditions for detainees. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has spent years imprisoned for her activism, and the Nobel Committee recently warned she is being subjected to severe abuse behind bars. Her brother, Hamidreza Mohammadi, joins the program from Oslo to speak about her condition and the broader risks facing political prisoners in Iran.
REPORT: UNCOVERING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
Two years after Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity and exposed the horror of being drugged and repeatedly raped by her husband and dozens of men, a new CNN investigation reveals just how widespread this type of crime has become. Reporters uncover a global, online ecosystem enabling perpetrators to connect and share methods, pointing to what experts describe as an epidemic of drug-facilitated sexual abuse. The investigation also highlights the growing number of survivors now coming forward, inspired by Pelicot’s decision to go public with her story.
Chuck Klosterman
Author, “Football”
American football has long been more than just a sport. The game is woven into America's culture, traditions and identity. Why does it hold such a powerful grip on the public's imagination? Cultural critic Chuck Klosterman explores that question in his new book. He argues that football reflects deeper truths about American society, from violence and spectacle to community and ritual. Klosterman speaks with Michel Martin about why the game matters so much, and whether its dominance can last.
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