Amanpour and Company

October 26, 2020

Christiane speaks with former Federal Election Commission head Trevor Potter about supporting voter access. She also speaks with actor Frank Langella about his new film "The Trial of the Chicago 7." Walter Isaacson speaks with conservative political analyst Bill Kristol about whyhe believes his former party could become obsolete if its members continue to back this administration at all costs.

Bill Kristol: A Trump Second Term is Dangerous

17m 51s

Bill Kristol served in the administrations of both Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He now leads Defending Democracy Together, a coalition of anti-Trump Republicans. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about the possible cost to his former party, should its members continue to back this administration unconditionally.

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  • Frank Langella on "The Trial of the Chicago 7": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Frank Langella on "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

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    "The Trial of the Chicago 7" dramatizes the real-life case against seven anti-Vietnam War activists who were charged with conspiracy to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Frank Langella sits at the heart of the film in his role as Judge Julius Hoffman, and he joins the show to discuss the project's implications.

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    Former Federal Election Commission Head on Voting Rights

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    Armies of lawyers are gathering in anticipation of intense post-election litigation, and Trevor Potter is on the front lines. As a former head of the Federal Election Commission and now the leader of the non-partisan Campaign Legal Center, his aim is to support voter access and challenge the influence of money in politics.

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