Amanpour and Company

August 19, 2020

Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez joins Christiane to discuss his party's strategy. Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis gives an update the state of the pandemic in his country. Igor Leshchenya discusses unrest in Belarus. Former White House Ebola Response Coordinator explains why the U.S. needs a national strategy to fight COVID-19.

Biden’s Former Chief of Staff: Trump Can’t Escape His Record

18m 21s

COVID-19 may have forced a virtual delivery of Joe Biden's Party nomination acceptance speech, but we can still get a unique perspective on the Democratic candidate with Ron Klain. He served as President Obama’s Ebola czar. Before that, Klain was Vice President Biden’s chief of staff and remains one of his closest advisers. Klain speaks with Walter Isaacson about the election and the pandemic.

Previews + Extras

  • What Will Happen Next in Belarus?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Will Happen Next in Belarus?

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    In Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko still clings to power after claiming victory in elections that were widely condemned as fraudulent. The EU is calling for new elections – something Lukashenko says won’t happen, unless “you kill me.” But his support seems to be slipping away. The country’s ambassador to Slovakia has tendered his resignation and joins the program from Bratislava.

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    Greece's Prime Minister Discusses Tension With Turkey

    S2020 E3036 - 2m 36s

    Tensions have heightened between Greece and Turkey over oil exploration in the Mediterranean and reports of a crackdown on migrants seeking refuge in Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis joins Christiane to discuss the state of his country.

  • DNC Chair Tom Perez Talks Party Strategy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    DNC Chair Tom Perez Talks Party Strategy

    S2020 E3036 - 2m 15s

    On Day Three of the Democratic National Convention, the party is continuing to make a case for change. Decency and normalcy are the pitch leading up to Joe Biden’s big speech on Thursday, but the convention itself is highly unconventional: speeches via videoconference and keynotes by 17 speakers rather than just one. DNC chair Tom Perez joins the show to discuss his party's platform.

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