Amanpour and Company

July 14, 2020

Epidemic expert Richard Hatchett gives an update on efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Khalil Gibran Muhammad discuss racism, mass incarceration and the war on drugs. Janet Napolitano, the president of the University of California, discusses the state of higher education amidst the pandemic.

Experts Explain the Slavery Loophole in the 13th Amendment

2m 48s

Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary "13th" has come back into focus as the U.S. confronts its history of racism. The film contends that, although the 13th amendment outlawed slavery over 150 years ago, it was essentially allowed to continue via the side door of mass incarceration. Christiane speaks two experts featured in this documentary on the subjects of racism, capitalism, and the war on drugs.

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  • Epidemic Expert Discusses Govt. Mixed Messaging on COVID-19: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Epidemic Expert Discusses Govt. Mixed Messaging on COVID-19

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    As Europe exits lockdown, parts of the U.S. are in reverse gear, shutting down again amidst a vicious surge and record numbers of coronavirus cases. Anthony Fauci is warning that the nation’s public healthcare is “in tatters” and that doctors are “building the plane while they are flying it.” How close are we to a vaccine? Dr. Richard Hatchett joins the program to discuss.

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    Should Universities Reopen This Fall?

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    As the debate rages over how and whether to reopen schools and universities, few are better placed to assess this dilemma than Janet Napolitano. She is the first female president of California’s sprawling public university system, and was also the first female secretary of homeland security under President Obama. She speaks with Walter Isaacson about what her university is doing to help students.

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