Amanpour and Company

September 24, 2019

Jane Harman and Gérard Araud join Christiane Amanpour to analyze renewed calls for Donald Trump's impeachment and Boris Johnson's unlawful parliament suspension. Al Gore discusses the climate crisis and whether or not a carbon tax will work in the United States. McKinsey’s global managing partner Kevin Sneader talks through his company's past controversies with Walter Isaacson.

Jane Harman & Gérard Araud on Calls for Trump's Impeachment

2m 54s

Today, world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, but as President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appear before the world, they both face major crises at home, with controversies that call into question their commitment to the rule of law and to democracy itself. Jane Harman and Gérard Araud join Christiane Amanpour to give their perspectives.

Previews + Extras

  • Al Gore on Whether or Not a Carbon Tax Would Work in the US: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Al Gore on Whether or Not a Carbon Tax Would Work in the US

    S2019 E2062 - 3m 3s

    The primary focus of this year’s UN General Assembly is undoubtedly the climate crisis. Young people around the world have been demanding action, much of it driven by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. As pressure continues to build, Christiane speaks with former Vice President Al Gore about the momentum for finally tackling this crisis.

  • Kevin Sneader Discusses McKinsey's Past Controversies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kevin Sneader Discusses McKinsey's Past Controversies

    S2019 E2062 - 19m 5s

    McKinsey & Company is the world’s most powerful consulting firm, whispering in the ears of companies and governments around the world. But in the past year it has come under fire for both its involvement in the opioid epidemic and its work with Saudi Arabia. Walter sits down with McKinsey’s global managing partner Kevin Sneader to talk through the controversies.

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