Amanpour and Company

August 20, 2020

Christiane speaks with Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman to become a U.S. Senator and Pramila Jayapal, the first South Asian woman elected to the House of Representatives, about Kamala Harris' historic nomination. She also speaks with photographer Tyler Mitchell about his new book "I Can Make You Feel Good." Michel Martin talks to former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff.

Sen. Carol Moseley Braun on Harris' Nomination

2m 56s

The Democratic National Conventionmade history this week when Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination to be Joe Biden’s running mate -- making her the first Black woman and the first Asian American on a major party ticket. One who helped pave the way for this moment is Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman to become a U.S. senator. She joins the show to discuss the significance.

Previews + Extras

  • Rep. Pramila Jayapal on The Future of the Democratic Party: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rep. Pramila Jayapal on The Future of the Democratic Party

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    Pramila Jayapal was the first South Asian woman to be elected to the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Jayapal, an outspoken progressive member of the Democratic Party, has referred to her strong bond with Harris. She joins the show to discuss the future of her party and her country.

  • Photographer Tyler Mitchell on the Role of Race in His Work: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Photographer Tyler Mitchell on the Role of Race in His Work

    S2020 E3037 - 2m 50s

    In 2018, at the remarkable age of 23, Tyler Mitchell became the first Black cover photographer in the 126-year history of Vogue Magazine. His cover girl? None other than Beyoncé. Now at the grand old age of 25, he has released a new book entitled “I Can Make You Feel Good.” Mitchell sits down with Christiane to discuss his sources of inspiration, and the role of racial identity in his work.

  • Former DHS Head Chertoff: GOP Being “Hijacked”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former DHS Head Chertoff: GOP Being “Hijacked”

    S2020 E3037 - 16m 5s

    Michael Chertoff served as Secretary of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush and speaks with Michel Martin about the looming specter of yet more election interference.

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