Amanpour and Company

May 14, 2020

Christiane speaks with former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf about the importance of international unity in fighting a virus. She also speaks with European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni about whether Europe should open for the summer and Dr. Boris Lushniak, former U.S. Acting Surgeon General. Walter Isaacson speaks with Sarah Lewis about the power of photography.

"Where Are the Photos of People Dying of COVID?"

17m 24s

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But during the pandemic, many of the images of those suffering and dying are withheld from public view. Sarah Lewis argues we need to see the victims to better understand the human impact of this devastating virus. She joins Walter Isaacson to explain the vital role of artists and photojournalists during a crisis like this.

Previews + Extras

  • Should Europe Reopen for Summer Tourism?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Should Europe Reopen for Summer Tourism?

    S2020 E2229 - 1m 55s

    Italy’s prime minister, Giuseppe Conte is threatening to leave the EU altogether if the bloc pushes ahead with its plans for a partial summer tourist season. Some countries are taking steps to reopen borders, but the stakes are high amidst fears of a second wave. Conte is opposed in his view by Italy’s former prime minister--and current EU Economy Commissioner--Paolo Gentiloni, who joins the show.

  • Former Liberian President Talks Global United Effort: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former Liberian President Talks Global United Effort

    S2020 E2229 - 2m 47s

    It was only a few years ago that several countries in western Africa faced the deadly Ebola virus. The disease reached Texas before it was brought under control, thanks to a united global effort. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and was Liberia’s president during the Ebola outbreak. She joins the program to discuss the importance of international unity in fighting a virus.

  • Former U.S. Acting Surgeon Gen. Reacts to Bright Testimony: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former U.S. Acting Surgeon Gen. Reacts to Bright Testimony

    S2020 E2229 - 1m 50s

    Rick Bright, the ousted director of a crucial agency looking for a vaccine for COVID-19, testified today before Congress. He says he was dismissed for blowing the whistle on the Trump administration’s response to the outbreak. To react to his testimony, Christiane speaks with Dr. Boris Lushniak, former U.S. Acting Surgeon General.

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