Amanpour and Company

December 8, 2020

A special report from a hospital in Tehran, Iran. Christiane speaks with Preet Bharara about the lawsuits Donald Trump could face as a private citizen. She also speaks with iconic actress Sophia Loren and her son Edoardo Ponti about their new movie. Michel Martin speaks with Steve Schmidt about preserving American democracy.

Iconic Actress Sophia Loren on "The Life Ahead"

2m 53s

It's been ten years since Sophia Loren lit up the screen in a feature role. Now 86, the Oscar-winning actress is bringing her star power to Netflix in the film "The Life Ahead." Loren plays a Holocaust survivor who cares for children of sex workers. The film is directed by Loren's son, Edoardo Ponti. They join Christiane from Geneva to discuss their personal and professional collaboration.

Previews + Extras

  • Steve Schmidt: American Democracy Was Deliberately Poisoned: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Steve Schmidt: American Democracy Was Deliberately Poisoned

    S2020 E3115 - 18m 20s

    For decades Steve Schmidt was a communications strategist working for President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain. He's now a co-founder of The Lincoln Project, a political action committee formed in 2019 by a group of Republicans determined to defeat Trump in the 2020 election. He joins Michel Martin to explain what's next for the project and for the party.

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    Preet Bharara on the Lawsuits Trump Could Face

    S2020 E3115 - 2m 16s

    Preet Bharara spent years as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York until he was fired by President Trump. He joins Christiane to analyze the string of legal battles the president is waging surrounding the election and the lawsuits he could soon face as a private citizen.

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