Amanpour and Company

April 9, 2020

Biden Campaign co-chair Lisa Blunt Rochester discusses the former vice president's strategy as the election approaches. The mayor of New Orleans explains how the pandemic is affecting her city. Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó defends his government's decision to rule by decree indefinitely.

Why Are Black Americans Hit Harder by COVID-19?

16m 46s

Coronavirus has hit Louisiana hard, with new data revealing that it has affected African Americans particularly badly: The state’s black community accounts for 70% of the deaths, even though they make up only 33% of the population. The Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, says this disparity is reflected nationwide because of systemic problems with poverty traps and lack of resources.

Previews + Extras

  • Is COVID-19 Endangering Democracy in Hungary?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is COVID-19 Endangering Democracy in Hungary?

    S2020 E2204 - 2m 9s

    Last week, the Hungarian government asked for emergency permission to rule by decree. Without imposing a time limit, the parliament approved the move. Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will use the extraordinary powers “proportionately,” but opposition lawmakers say it puts Hungarian democracy in quarantine. Christiane discusses the controversial move with foreign minister Péter Szijjártó.

  • Biden Campaign Co-Chair Discusses Strategy Moving Forward: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden Campaign Co-Chair Discusses Strategy Moving Forward

    S2020 E2204 - 1m 57s

    With Bernie Sanders having pulled out of the presidential race, the stage is set for a Trump-Biden showdown. So what is the former vice president’s strategy? Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, who co-chairs the Biden campaign, joins the program to discuss.

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