Amanpour and Company

September 9, 2020

Former FBI agent Ali Soufan joins Christiane to discuss his declassified memoir "The Black Banners." Celebrated philosopher Michael Sandel explains how meritocracy devalues the contributions of the working class. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings tells Walter Isaacson his principles in running a successful business.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings: Negative Feedback Still Hurts

17m 10s

Reed Hastings, co-founder and co-CEO of Netflix, says the secret of the company’s success is a smash-the-conventions culture. He writes about it in his new book, “No Rules Rules.” He joins Walter Isaacson to explain his strategy for success, as well as why he’s not worried about young people becoming video addicts.

Previews + Extras

  • Harvard Philosopher Exposes the Flaws of Meritocracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harvard Philosopher Exposes the Flaws of Meritocracy

    S2020 E3051 - 2m 38s

    In his new book, celebrated philosopher Michael Sandel argues that the ruling class in politics, business, and higher education exploited meritocracy to lock in their status and devalue essential contributions of the working class. He joins Christiane to explain this theory.

  • The Truth Behind America's Torture Program: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Truth Behind America's Torture Program

    S2020 E3051 - 1m 58s

    Former FBI agent Ali Soufan's 2011 memoir "The Black Banners" was heavily redacted by the CIA, and only now – after a protracted legal fight – have the redactions finally been lifted for the whole world to see. He joins Christiane to explain the most important revelations.

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