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World leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, and looming large is President Trump and his view of the international rules of the road. Brazil President Lula da Silva is joining other middle powers to push back against what they call the return of “spheres of influence and power politics.” He is also running for an unprecedented fourth term and faces a tight race against Flavio Bolsonaro, whose imprisoned father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, still has powerful allies in Trump’s Washington. Christiane sat down with the Brazilian president ahead of his speech.Also on today's show: CNN Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter; Vulture journalist Alex Jung
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This week, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte faced the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity. But as the ICC confronts US sanctions and internal leadership turmoil, current and former officials warn the global legal order is eroding. Deputy Prosecutor of the ICC Nazhat Khan joins the program from The Hague.

Also on today's show: Former Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III; Francis Fukuyama, author, "In the Realm of the Last Man: A Memoir"


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Canada and the European Union announced the start of a new relationship, setting Ottawa on the path to become the EU's first "associate member." The unprecedented transatlantic move comes after the United States has targeted its neighbor and old ally, imposing big tariffs and threatening to make it a 51st state. John Manley is Canada's former Deputy Prime Minister, Finance Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and he joins Christiane from Ottawa to discuss what the announcement actually means.

Also on today's show: Anthony Gardner, Former US Ambassador to the EU; former Washington Governor Jay Inslee; author Jacob Weisberg ("Profiles in Cowardice")

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Russia's war on Ukraine is raising alarm bells again in Europe. After a train attack in Poland and a shot down drone in Lithuania, NATO has responded with strong warnings. Meanwhile, President Trump pushes for de-escalation, with the US proposing a mutual halt in Russian and Ukrainian strikes on critical infrastructure. Former US Ambassador to the OSCE Michael Carpenter joins the program from Prague.

Also on today's show: Dexter Filkins, Staff writer, The New Yorker; Jason Koebler, Co-founder and journalist, 404 Media


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The Supreme Court blocked President Trump's efforts to restrict mail-in ballots less than two months before the November mid-term elections. It's a ruling that has potentially saved a third of American voters from being disenfranchised. Staff writer for the Atlantic Toluse Olorunnipa and President of the Brennan Center Michael Waldman join the program to discuss the SCOTUS ruling.

Also on today's show: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor, co-authors, "End Times Fascism"; Rana Foroohar, Associate Editor, Financial Times
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