Amanpour and Company

September 3, 2019

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis sits down with Christiane Amanpour to discuss his experience working for President Trump. Conservative MP John Redwood explains why he supports the notion of a "No Deal" Brexit, then Margaret MacMillan joins the program to offer a historical perspective on this fraught time in British politics. Salman Rushdie tells Walter Isaacson about his latest novel.

Conservative MP John Redwood Discusses the Brexit Debate

2m 46s

Pro-Brexit Conservative MP John Redwood joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the Brexit debate and tensions between parties at the British parliament.

Previews + Extras

  • Margaret MacMillan on the State of Democracy in the UK: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Margaret MacMillan on the State of Democracy in the UK

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    While pro-Brexit allies of Boris Johnson insist that the suspension of parliament is entirely in order, fear of a constitutional crisis has sparked protests across the United Kingdom. Distinguished historian Margaret MacMillan joins the program to provide some essential perspective on this fraught time in British politics.

  • Jim Mattis Explains Why He Resigned as Secretary of Defense: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jim Mattis Explains Why He Resigned as Secretary of Defense

    S2019 E2047 - 2m 41s

    In December of 2018, Jim Mattis resigned as Trump's Secretary of Defense over policy differences regarding Syria. Now out of government, Mattis offers reflections on leadership in his new book, “Call Sign Chaos.” He spoke with Christiane in New York about the importance of alliances and his decision to resign.

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