Amanpour and Company

February 12, 2020

Brian Deese, global head of sustainable investing at BlackRock, tells Christiane how his company is embracing sustainability. Ro Khanna, co-chair of the Bernie Sanders campaign, discusses what the New Hampshire victory means for the Democratic party’s direction. Professor Gilbert Gee joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the hidden cost of global epidemics. Plus, a special report on the Coronavirus.

How BlackRock will Divest From Coal

2m 58s

BlackRock, the world's largest fund manager, has one of the loudest voices at the table, managing assets worth $7 trillion--including many pension funds. Now, the company says it will divest from coal and put sustainability at the heart of its investment decisions. Brian Deese is global head of sustainable development at BlackRock. He joins Christiane to discuss the company's focus on climate.

Previews + Extras

  • Co-Chair of the Sanders Campaign Discusses New Hampshire Win: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Co-Chair of the Sanders Campaign Discusses New Hampshire Win

    S2020 E2163 - 1m 55s

    Progressive Bernie Sanders pulled off a victory in New Hampshire, but the more moderate Pete Buttigieg is still nipping at his heels. What does this ideological split mean for the Democratic party's direction--and its ability to defeat President Trump in November? California Congressman Ro Khanna is co-chair of the Sanders 2020 campaign, and joins the program to discuss the candidate's chances.

  • UCLA Prof. Explains Racism's Role in the Coronavirus Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    UCLA Prof. Explains Racism's Role in the Coronavirus Crisis

    S2020 E2163 - 15m 28s

    Gilbert Gee is a professor at UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health, and he says the coronavirus outbreak reminds him of what happened during both the SARS and AIDS crises. As the battle against the current outbreak continues, Gee tells Hari Sreenivasan about racism's role in public health emergencies.

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