Amanpour and Company

September 27, 2019

Imran Khan joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss rising tensions between India and Pakistan and his efforts to move Kashmir to the top of the world agenda. Ta-Nehisi Coates explains the vision behind his first novel "The Water Dancer." London Breed tells Michel Martin about the challenges she's tackling as mayor of San Francisco.

Ta-Nehisi Coates Discusses "The Water Dancer"

2m 49s

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ award-winning books have put him at the heart of the public square, from non-fiction like “Between the World and Me," to comic books like “Black Panther.” Now, Coates ventures into literary fiction with his first novel “The Water Dancer," which uses magical realism to tell the disturbing story of the underground railroad. He joins the program to explain his vision.

Previews + Extras

  • Imran Khan on the Kashmir Dispute: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Imran Khan on the Kashmir Dispute

    S2019 E2065 - 2m 56s

    Kashmir, the disputed territory between India and Pakistan, is once again a flashpoint between the nuclear neighbors, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stripped the territory of its autonomous status, imposed a curfew, and cut off millions of Kashmiris. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan joins the program in New York to discuss this crisis, as well as other challenges facing Pakistan.

  • London Breed Discusses Rising Homelessness in San Francisco: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    London Breed Discusses Rising Homelessness in San Francisco

    S2019 E2065 - 18m 47s

    San Francisco Mayor London Breed has overcome poverty and tragedy to build a political career that’s gone from strength to strength. Like many big city mayors, she’s struggling with challenges like rising homelessness and has even gone toe to toe with President Trump over the issue. She sits down with Michel in San Francisco.

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