Amanpour and Company

May 27, 2020

Arizona Senator Martha McSally discusses the tough reelection battle she faces in November. Michael Bloomberg's former presidential campaign manager Kevin Sheekey discusses the fight against the pandemic. Writer Matt Ridley tells Walter Isaacson about the fascinating history of innovation, from post-it notes to vaccines.

The History of Innovation, From Post-It Notes to Vaccines

17m 28s

Matt Ridley is a British journalist, member of the House of Lords, and science writer whose books have sold over one million copies. His latest book explores the most effective ways of cultivating new and creative technologies in medicine and other fields. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about the fascinating history of innovation--from Post-it notes to vaccinations.

Previews + Extras

  • Mike Bloomberg Donates $10 Million to Testing and Tracing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mike Bloomberg Donates $10 Million to Testing and Tracing

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    In order to combat the coronavirus pandemic, it is crucial to test and track the virus, and to warn citizens who may be infected to self-isolate. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating $10 million to this effort. His close aide and former presidential campaign manager Kevin Sheekey joins the show to discuss.

  • Sen. Martha McSally: "Everyone's Doing the Best They Can": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Martha McSally: "Everyone's Doing the Best They Can"

    S2020 E2238 - 2m 51s

    Martha McSally, junior senator in the swing state of Arizona, faces a tough re-election battle in November against former astronaut Mark Kelly. She joins the program to discuss the space launch that was scheduled for today, politics, and her new book, “Dare to Fly,” about her time as America’s first female fighter pilot to see active duty.

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