Amanpour and Company

May 8, 2020

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Doris Kearns Goodwin & Max Hastings about how modern presidents and prime ministers measuring up to history's wartime leaders. She also speaks with Jane Goodall about how environmental degradation can increase the likelihood of pandemics. Michel Martin speaks with former governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge about the need for self-sacrifice in a time of crisis.

Jane Goodall Talks Environmental Degradation and Pandemics

1m 57s

Dr. Jane Goodall's pioneering work with chimpanzees revolutionized primatology. As we self-isolate, it is our very interconnection with nature that she invites us to think about. A new documentary, "Jane Goodall: The Hope," celebrates her six decades of groundbreaking work.

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  • Former Gov. Tom Ridge: Self-Sacrifice is Crucial Right Now: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former Gov. Tom Ridge: Self-Sacrifice is Crucial Right Now

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    Tom Ridge is an American veteran and former governor who has strong words for the armed protestors opposing lockdown measures across the country. Ridge served in Vietnam and went on to become America’s first Secretary of Homeland Security in the aftermath of 9/11. He speaks with Michel Martin about the need for self-sacrifice and unity in times of crisis.

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    Historians Discuss Significance of WWII's End in These Times

    S2020 E2225 - 2m 46s

    Today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. But this year, there were no crowds in the streets, no big parades, no pomp and no pageantry. Modern presidents and prime ministers have been quick to call themselves wartime leaders. How well are they measuring up to the challenge? To discuss, Christiane speaks with historians Max Hastings and Doris Kearns Goodwin.

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