Amanpour and Company

October 11, 2019

Jonathan Rugman sits down with Christiane Amanpour to discuss "The Killing in the Consulate," his new book that covers the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Author Patricia Cornwell joins the program to explain her new series sparked by the idea of a female James Bond. Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., reflects on her career and legacy in conversation with Walter Isaacson.

Jonathan Rugman on "The Killing in the Consulate"

2m 52s

It has been twelve months since the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist and vocal critic of the Saudi regime, Jamal Khashoggi, at a Saudi Embassy in Turkey. A new book by award-winning journalist Jonathan Rugman offers a fresh insight into both the methodical planning and brutal execution of Khashoggi. He joins Christiane to discuss these revelations.

Previews + Extras

  • Patricia Cornwell Discusses "Quantum": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Patricia Cornwell Discusses "Quantum"

    S2019 E2075 - 2m 54s

    With a career that has spanned over four decades and forty books, there are few novelists in the industry as successful as Patricia Cornwell. Although best known for her iconic series featuring the intrepid medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, Cornwell has now launched a whole new series sparked by the idea of a female James Bond. Christiane speaks to the author about her new book, "Quantum."

  • Ambassador Susan Rice Reflects on Her Life and Legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ambassador Susan Rice Reflects on Her Life and Legacy

    S2019 E2075 - 24m 51s

    There are few people who have been involved in as many critical decisions as Susan Rice. Serving in numerous capacities in both the Clinton and Obama administrations, Rice has helped to significantly shape U.S. foreign policy over the past two decades. She sits down with Walter Isaacson to discuss her new memoir, "Tough Love," which reflects on her career and legacy.

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