Amanpour and Company

August 18, 2020

Christiane speaks with John Kerry and Cory Booker about the Democratic National Convention. Walter Isaacson speaks with journalists Dan Rather and Margaret Carlson about past conventions.

Dan Rather and Margaret Carlson Remember Past Conventions

17m 22s

Throughout history, the party conventions have generated moments that still burn bright to this day. As veteran journalists for CBS and Time Magazine respectively, Dan Rather and Margaret Carlson are perfectly placed to curate a retrospective of conventions past. They speak with Walter Isaacson about some of the standout moments in their memories.

Previews + Extras

  • John Kerry Weighs in on the Postal Service Drama: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Kerry Weighs in on the Postal Service Drama

    S2020 E3035 - 2m 59s

    At their unconventional convention, the Democrats are sending a clear message: The stakes -- for the country and for the world -- have never been higher. John Kerry knows what it is to be a Democratic nominee battling a Republican incumbent, having faced off against President George W. Bush in 2004. He joins the program to weigh in on this year's convention and current events.

  • Sen. Cory Booker Reflects on the Stakes in This Election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Cory Booker Reflects on the Stakes in This Election

    S2020 E3035 - 3m

    Apart from its format, the most striking feature of this Democratic National Convention is its unity. Joe Biden’s former rivals are standing up to show their support, including Sen. Cory Booker, whose own campaign for the nomination was all about reconciliation. As he prepares to speak on the final night of the convention, Sen. Booker joins the show to reflect on the stakes in this election.

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