Amanpour and Company

October 15, 2019

Jack Goldsmith, former head of the Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush, discusses the limits of executive power with Christiane Amanpour. Katharine Gun explains how she exposed a plot by U.S. security officials to spy on United Nations members in 2003. Former lead guitarist of The Band Robbie Robertson takes Walter Isaacson behind the scenes of his legendary rock career.

Jack Goldsmith Discusses the Limits of Executive Power

2m 58s

Jack Goldsmith, the former head of the office of legal counsel under former President George W. Bush, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the whistle blower inquiry and the limits of executive power.

Previews + Extras

  • Iraq War Whistle Blower Katharine Gun Shares Her Story: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Iraq War Whistle Blower Katharine Gun Shares Her Story

    S2019 E2077 - 2m 53s

    In 2003, Katharine Gun exposed a plot by U.S. security officials to spy on United Nations members as they ramped up pressure to secure a resolution to go to war with Iraq, and she leaked the classified memo to The Observer newspaper. Now her story has been adapted into the film "Official Secrets" starring Keira Knightley. Gun sits down with Christiane to share her story.

  • Robbie Robertson Reflects on His Legendary Rock Career: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Robbie Robertson Reflects on His Legendary Rock Career

    S2019 E2077 - 19m 16s

    One of the premier songwriters of the Rock and Roll era, Hall of Fame legend Robbie Robertson is best known as the lead guitarist and chief songwriter for The Band. He joins Walter to discuss his new solo album "Sinematic," his work with Martin Scorsese in writing the music score for the film "The Irishman," and a brilliant new documentary on The Band called "Once Were Brothers."

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