Diplomacy or Renewed War with Iran?

As the Middle East braces for renewed conflict, Christiane is in Doha, where Qatari mediators are pursuing a new diplomatic offer from President Trump aimed at ending the war with Iran. Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joins Christiane to discuss the prospects for peace and the challenges of negotiating with Tehran.

Then, Hollywood legend Michael Douglas reflects on his extraordinary career, the highs and lows of his personal life, and his new memoir, “One Helluva Ride.” Off the coast of Somalia, piracy is making a comeback. CNN’s Ivan Watson speaks to sailors who survived months in captivity at sea. Plus, a wave of Gen Z protests is shaking up Europe’s political order. Albanian parliamentarian Marjana Koceku and New York Times journalist Katrin Bennhold tell Christiane what’s driving this youth revolt.

And from the archives, how a student-led movement helped bring down Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic in 2000. And finally, remembering visionary Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid, ten years after her death, and the extraordinary legacy she left behind.

Air date: October 31, 2026

Guests:

John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State

Michael Douglas, actor and author of “One Helluva Ride”

Marjana Koceku, member of Albanian Parliament

Katrin Bennhold, journalist, The New York Times

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices