Amanpour and Company

April 28, 2020

The president of Americans for Prosperity joins Christiane Amanpour to answer the question on everyone's mind: How can the American economy be opened up safely? Then, journalist Michael Specter discusses Anthony Fauci's career and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, Dr. Richard Levitan joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain why COVID-19 patients should be going to hospitals sooner.

New Yorker Journalist: This Pandemic Isn't Surprising

2m 28s

For most Americans, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become the face of the pandemic-- a regular presence at White House briefings. Michael Specter knows Fauci well, having reported on his work for more than three decades, and he joins the program to discuss the doctor’s career and his leadership during this pandemic.

Previews + Extras

  • Why COVID-19 Patients Should Be Going to Hospitals Sooner: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why COVID-19 Patients Should Be Going to Hospitals Sooner

    S2020 E2217 - 17m 46s

    Dr. Richard Levitan, an airway specialist who has practiced emergency medicine for over 30 years, is well aware of the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the virus began to overwhelm New York City at the end of March, he rushed from his home in New Hampshire to volunteer at Bellevue Hospital. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain what he learned on the front lines.

  • How Should the US Reopen the Economy?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Should the US Reopen the Economy?

    S2020 E2217 - 2m 42s

    Despite the very real financial pain, polls find that most people don’t want economies to open up unless COVID-19 is under control--but also that a huge majority of Americans fear the crisis will trigger economic collapse. To discuss this dilemma, Christiane is joined by Tim Phillips, who heads up the powerful Koch Family’s conservative advocacy group “Americans for Prosperity."

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