Amanpour and Company

March 30, 2020

Beth Cameron discusses the government pandemic playbook that she co-authored. Retired General Stanley McChrystal explains how the U.S. military can be used as a tool in these times. David Urban, senior advisor to the Trump 2020 campaign, weighs in on the president's response to the crisis. Biochemist Dr. Jennifer Doudna explains how CRISPR can assist the battle against COVID-19.

Why Was the Government Pandemic Playbook Left on the Shelf?

2m 56s

Across the world, the harsh realities of the coronavirus pandemic are setting in. Beth Cameron was the Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense on the White House National Security Council until John Bolton dissolved her office. She is also the author of the now famous, and unused, government pandemic playbook. She joins the show from Washington, D.C.

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    Trump Advisor Calls for Cooperation Between Parties

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    As the battle against coronavirus fills the news, the 2020 presidential race has fallen somewhat to the wayside. The situation appears to be working to President Trump's advantage, with his approval ratings at near historic highs. But will this last until November? Christiane speaks with David Urban, a senior adviser to his re-election effort, about this unprecedented race.

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    Biochemist Explains How CRISPR Can Be Used to Fight COVID-19

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    The World Health Organization has said that the best way to tackle this virus is to test, test, test. This is a call to action for pioneering biochemist Dr. Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues at UC Berkeley. They aim to use their biology labs to test up to 2,000 samples per day. Dr. Doudna co-invented the gene editing tool CRISPR, which she hopes will assist her in the battle against COVID-19.

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    The Role of the US Military in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    Extraordinary times require an extraordinary response, and many are looking to the logistical might of the U.S. military as a tool to be utilized right now. Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal has some experience in this field, having led U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan. He speaks with Christiane about how best to respond to this crisis.

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