Amanpour and Company

March 27, 2020

Denmark's Finance Minister joins Christiane to explain what his government is doing to mitigate the current economic crisis. World-renowned Shakespeare expert James Shapiro discusses what we can learn from the playwright in these challenging and uncertain times. Former senators Christopher Dodd and Chuck Hagel tell Michel Martin why they signed an open letter condemning partisanship in the U.S.

Former Senators Condemn Partisanship in the United States

18m 8s

Earlier this year, Republican Chuck Hagel and Democrat Chris Dodd – along with 68 other former senators – signed an open letter condemning growing partisanship in American politics. They join Michel Martin to explain why they think Congress is failing, why the Senate is to blame, and what the answer might be.

Previews + Extras

  • What Can We Learn From Shakespeare in Challenging Times?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Can We Learn From Shakespeare in Challenging Times?

    S2020 E2195 - 2m 58s

    For centuries, people have turned to the words of the Bard in times of war, plague, romance and social upheaval. James Shapiro is a world-renowned Shakespeare scholar at Columbia University whose new book explores the playwright’s unique significance for Americans. As Shapiro explains to Christiane, Shakespeare has lessons and hope even for these challenging and uncertain times.

  • Denmark's Finance Minister Explains Economic Deep Freeze: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Denmark's Finance Minister Explains Economic Deep Freeze

    S2020 E2195 - 2m 54s

    A historic $2 trillion stimulus deal was reached in the U.S., aimed at direct aid for American workers and employers. But it took time to hammer out, and while the White House and lawmakers were haggling, Denmark acted fast putting the country’s economy in deep freeze for three months. Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen joins Christiane to discuss what his government is doing.

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