Amanpour and Company

August 24, 2020

Christiane speaks with Scott Jennings about what another four years of President Trump would bring. She also speaks with Dr. Paul Offit about convalescent plasma therapy and with Afua Hirsch about the consequences of Britain denying its imperial past. Michel Martin speaks with Beth Fukumoto about the racism that led to her resignation from the Republican Party.

Former GOP Legislator - “I Drew My Red Line Too Late”

17m 34s

Beth Fukumoto served three terms in the Hawaii House of Representatives, but the GOP forced her resignation after she publicly denounced President Trump's policies and rhetoric. She's now a Democrat and openly acknowledges what she calls her "political failings." She tells Michel Martin what led to her resignation.

Previews + Extras

  • The Consequences of Britain's Denial of Its Imperial Past: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Consequences of Britain's Denial of Its Imperial Past

    S2020 E3039 - 3m

    Afua Hirsch is a prominent British writer, and in her book "Brit-ish," she laid out the consequences of Britain's ongoing denial of its imperial past. In her latest BBC series, "African Renaissance," she turns her gaze to Africa's art, history, and liberation culture. She joins the program to discuss the toxic legacy of racism.

  • The Science Behind Convalescent Plasma Therapy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Science Behind Convalescent Plasma Therapy

    S2020 E3039 - 2m 57s

    One of President Trump's top campaign promises is tackling coronavirus. On Sunday, the President announced emergency authorizations of Convalescent Plasma Therapy as a potential treatment. Dr. Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He joins Christiane to explain the science behind the treatment.

  • Scott Jennings on President Trump's Mail-In Ballot Claims: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scott Jennings on President Trump's Mail-In Ballot Claims

    S2020 E3039 - 2m 40s

    As he accepted the GOP nomination, the President once again challenged the validity of mail-in ballots and of the upcoming election in general. The Republican National Committee has chosen not to draft a party platform this election cycle and instead to "enthusiastically support the President's America-First agenda." What can the U.S. expect from four more years of Trump? Scott Jennings discusses.

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