As President Trump transitions into the White House for a second term, some of his cabinet appointments—stacked with MAGA loyalists—are shocking even Republicans and raising questions about their implications for U.S. policy at home and abroad. This week Christiane examines how these staffing decisions could reshape America’s role on the global stage, with Richard Haass weighing in on the risks Trump 2.0 poses to U.S. foreign policy. Washington Governor Jay Inslee discusses the stakes for climate policy and how Democrats can recover from a crushing defeat. Former French President François Hollande reflects on Trump’s impact on Europe and Ukraine, while UNRWA Commissioner Philippe Lazzarini sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel’s efforts to shut down his organization. Marking 20 years since Yasser Arafat’s death, from her archives, Christiane revisits his legacy in advancing the Palestinian quest for statehood.
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The Changing Face of US Foreign Policy
The changing direction in US foreign policy is becoming abundantly clear, even with Donald Trump months away from taking office. Kori Schake has served at the State Department, the Pentagon, and the National Security Council. She joins the show from DC to discuss.
Also on today's show: Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the controversial selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Services; political philosophy professor Michael Sandel on his new book, “Democracy’s Discontent”
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Trump's Questionable Cabinet Picks
Donald Trump will be inaugurated in two months’ time, but will he get the cabinet he wants heading into his second term? Senator Marco Rubio looks set to be secretary of state, but some of Trump’s other picks are raising eyebrows, even within his own party. Critics are concerned that some of these selections are not just ardent loyalists, but lack crucial qualifications for the high-ranking positions. For more on this, Christiane speaks with correspondent Jeff Zeleny.
Also on today's show: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini; former French President François Hollande; columnist Rana Foroohar
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Trump Wastes No Time Reshaping US Government
Keeping with tradition, Joe Biden welcomes Donald Trump to the White House amid some unorthodox Cabinet picks. Christiane speaks with former Pentagon official and Trump backer Eldridge Colby. Plus, we explore what the GOP's stranglehold on the US government means for the world with veteran diplomat Richard Haas. And analyst Oliver Darcy joins the show with a warning: our information society is dangerously polluted.
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Democratic Strategist James Carville
As the incoming Trump administration rapidly fills up with loyalists, can Democrats do any more than watch it all unfold? James Carville was the architect of Bill Clinton's decisive victories in the 1990s who popularized the line, "It's the economy, stupid." Now he's the subject of a new documentary on MAX, he joins the program from New Orleans.
Also on today's show: Rafael Grossi, Director General, IAEA; Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, co-creators of "Warriors"
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