World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going. Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no world order. From Trump and Putin to the war in Ukraine, China’s global rise, and chaos in the Middle East, geopolitics has never been more dangerous or unpredictable. The Ex Files provides unparalleled insight into the issues keeping world leaders, and the rest of us, awake at night. With searing honesty, jaw-dropping stories, and candid humour, this is the foreign policy podcast for our fractured age. They’re no longer married, but when it comes to current affairs, Christiane and Jamie still finish each other’s sentences. Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files is a Global production, available every Tuesday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com
What this show covers
TrumpAfghanistanMark CarneyUS politicsEuropeIranforeign policyUS-China relationsGermany politicsUkraine warUS foreign policyRussiaCanadaCornell 7Royal family
What listeners will find here
How seriously should Canada take Trump’s 51st-state threat?
Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state lead this Q&A, with Christiane and Tina weighing how realistic a US invasion scenario is and whether Mark Carney is right to treat it seriously. The episode also turns to the Cornell 7 case, Prince Andrew, and a new Diana-related royal dispute.
A botched execution, America’s death penalty, and what it says about the country
The episode centers on the botched execution of Christa Pike and the renewed debate over whether America should abandon capital punishment. Christiane Amanpour and Tina Brown examine the mechanics, politics, and symbolism of the case, then turn to the midterms and Donald Trump’s grip on Republicans.
Could Iran’s conflict reach Britain? A wide-ranging Europe and security Q&A
This episode tackles whether Iran’s war could spill into Britain and Europe after arrests linked to a suspected plot at RAF Fairford. Christiane and Jamie also dig into Europe’s defence spending, the UN’s relevance, Trump and Greenland, and whether Ukraine’s strikes inside Russia are backfiring.
Trump, Xi, and the question at the heart of US foreign policy
Trump’s summit with Xi is the focus here, from the symbolism and panda diplomacy to the bigger question of what was actually achieved. The episode also probes the missing AI agreement, the status of a Taiwan arms sale, and why Trump appears tougher on allies than adversaries.
US-Houthi hesitation, Afghanistan leverage, and Merz under pressure
This episode digs into why Washington is reluctant to back Saudi Arabia against the Houthis and what that could mean for Riyadh’s alliances. It also takes on a listener challenge about China, Russia, the US and Israel, before turning to Afghanistan and Germany’s election fallout.
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