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In the battle to liberate Ukrainian territory all eyes tonight are on statements from the Russian Defense Minister who has publicly ordered the withdrawal of forces from Kherson’s west bank. This as Ukrainian forces advance towards the strategic city from two directions. Kherson has been the only regional capital taken by Russia since February’s invasion. Christiane sat down for an exclusive joint interview with President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska. We bring you excerpts today; the full interview airs tomorrow. 

Also on today's show: US Senate Democrat Tim Kaine; US House Republican Adam Kinzinger; NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg; New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon.

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Could support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom be shaped by elections taking place thousands of miles away in the United States? A series of high-profile American officials have visited Kyiv these past few days, among them a bipartisan group of senators, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and just today, the US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Christiane speaks with the ambassador during her visit to a grain milling plant in Kyiv about ongoing US support for the war effort. 

Also on today's show: Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers; award-winning journalist Robin Wright.

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The coming winter is the new battleground all across Ukraine. After four weeks of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, battalions of engineers are working around the clock, trying to prevent a total collapse of the grid. For many residents, especially in towns and cities badly damaged earlier in this war, monumental efforts to rebuild homes as well as traumatized minds are being undertaken. Christiane reports from Irpin, which felt the full force of Russia’s failed attempt to take Kyiv. 

Also on today's show: Military experts Mike Mullen (former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Richard Shirreff (former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe) provide insight on the latest military maneuvers in Ukraine; Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari; author Nouriel Roubini.

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Thousands of households are without power in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. The country's leaders say that because Russia can’t defeat them on the battlefield, they’re trying to break them at home instead. So how do the people of Ukraine get by without reliable access to water, heat or power – while knowing winter is coming? Christiane meets with residents and business owners in Kyiv to see how they’re adapting. Following her report, she speaks with the UN's resident coordinator in Ukraine Denise Brown, who oversees the global response to the acute humanitarian needs of the people in the country.  

Also on today's show: Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic; legal scholars Geoffrey Stone and Lee Bollinger on the threat to affirmative action.

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Christiane is in Ukraine, as it continues to struggle with rolling emergency power outages due to Russian shelling of key civilian infrastructure across the country. Meantime, midterm elections in America take place in under a week and there are concerns that a shift in Washington could impact the battlefield. To discuss, Christiane is joined in Kyiv by two members of a bipartisan congressional delegation who met with President Zelensky today: Democratic Senator Chris Coons and Republican Senator Rob Portman. 

Also on today's show: Alex Stamos, Director, Stanford Internet Observatory; US House Democrat Stephanie Murphy.

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The science is clear: the climate crisis is existential, and humanity is still not doing enough to prevent catastrophe. A new report from the United Nations warns that at our current rate, the world is set for disastrous overheating of 2.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century – way higher than the goal of 1.5. This weekend, world leaders will gather in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt for the COP27 summit, where once more they will try to agree on a way to reverse this. Simon Stiell is the United Nations’ climate chief and speaks to Christiane ahead of this vital summit. 

Also on today's show: Two-time Oscar-winner Genna Davis; Joan Donovan & Emily Dreyfuss, co-authors of Meme Wars.

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Protests in Iran flared up again today, despite the Revolutionary Guards setting a weekend deadline for getting off the streets. There have been widespread protests in the country before, but these were cracked down on in brutal fashion. Is this time any different? And does the west have any leverage? Historian Abbas Milani joins the program to discuss. 

Also on today's show: Heather McGhee, host of The Sum of Us podcast; Barbara F. Walter, author of How Civil Wars Start.

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By narrowly beating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro for the presidency of Brazil, the man who goes simply by Lula has staged a stunning political resurrection. Now the country transitions from Bolsonaro' s far-right authoritarian presidency, back to Lula’s worker party socialism. But Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat. So, what does Lula's return mean for the Americas, and the world? Former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castaneda joins the show to discuss. 

Also on today's show: US Senate candidate Evan McMullin; investigative journalist Linda So; CNN's Anderson Cooper.

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The beleaguered country of Haiti now stands on the verge of complete collapse. In September, armed gangs seized a critical fuel terminal -- placing a stranglehold on food, water and power. Hospitals are shutting down. Millions of Haitians face food deprivation. Earlier this month, Haiti's transitional leader, Ariel Henry, requested an armed intervention by international forces, to restore peace and some security. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the UN is preparing a resolution in support of an assistance mission. But so far, no country has stepped up to lead. Why is that? Sara is joined by Haiti's Ambassador to the US, Bocchit Edmond. 

Also on today's show: Dr. Manfret McGhee, father of St. Louis high school shooting victim; Kimberly Mutcherson, Co-Dean, Rutgers University Law School; Nobel prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa.

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Vogue has been setting trends for decades, led by its legendary editor Anna Wintour, and since 2017, Edward Enninful has overseen its British counterpart. He is the first Black person and first man to hold the role. His agenda-setting, star-powered reign has attracted readers and buzz, all fueling speculation that he was gunning for Wintour’s job. But in a revealing conversation with Christiane, Enninful puts the rumors to rest. He tells her how, in his words, he went from dorky immigrant to exotic model, and how he learned to stand up and stand out, making himself A Visible Man. 

Also on today's show: author Zarifa Ghafari; author Stacy Schiff.

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