Amanpour and Company

October 9, 2020

Christiane speaks with former CIA Director John Brennan about the state of the nation. She also speaks with Michigan's Attorney General about the foiled plot to kidnap the state's governor. Former "Daily Show" correspondent and comedian Larry Wilmore discusses his new series. Walter Isaacson speaks with energy expert Daniel Yergin about how energy shapes America's position in the world.

Energy Expert: Fracking is Beneficial to the U.S.

17m 17s

The upcoming election will determine the country's response to the climate crisis. The issues of fracking, emissions, and energy demand are of particular interest to Daniel Yergin, who has served as an advisor on energy in the last four administrations. His latest book examines how energy shapes America’s position in the world, as he explains to Walter Isaacson.

Previews + Extras

  • Comedian Larry Wilmore discusses his new show "Wilmore": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Comedian Larry Wilmore discusses his new show "Wilmore"

    S2020 E3073 - 2m 59s

    If there’s one thing that can get us through 2020, it’s laughter. This also happens to be a very effective way to get under the skin of the high and mighty. Cue Emmy Award-winning producer and comedian Larry Wilmore. The former "Daily Show" correspondent is returning to late night with “Wilmore,” a new series on NBC’s streaming service Peacock.

  • Former CIA director John Brennan on the State of the Nation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former CIA director John Brennan on the State of the Nation

    S2020 E3073 - 2m 49s

    How has the country come to where it currently stands? Former CIA Director John Brennan, who spent nearly 30 years with the agency, joins the show to discuss the president, the state of the nation, and his new memoir.

  • Michigan's Attorney General Reacts to Domestic Terror Plot: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Michigan's Attorney General Reacts to Domestic Terror Plot

    S2020 E3073 - 2m 31s

    13 people were charged in an alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The state became a hotbed of right wing extremism during the coronavirus lockdown. Whitmer blames the president for encouraging the extremist groups, citing his infamous "Liberate Michigan" tweet. State Attorney General Dana Nessel joins the show to discuss the investigation.

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