Amanpour and Company

March 2, 2020

Vaccinology expert Dr. Paul Offit breaks down the consequences of the coronavirus. Vaccinology expert Dr. Paul Offit explains the consequences of the coronavirus and why it will be hard to contain. U.N. ambassador Adela Raz explains negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban. Deputy Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Raul Ortiz discusses immigration policy with Walter Isaacson.

Dr. Paul Offit: Why Coronavirus Will Be Hard to Contain

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The coronavirus has killed more than 3,000 people and that number is rising rapidly. The World Health Organization has raised its risk assessment to "Very High" as a reality check and warning to every government in the world to contain the spread. Dr. Paul Offit, a Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Pennsylvania, breaks down the dangers of the virus.

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    Why Rep. Jim Clyburn Endorsed Joe Biden

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    Joe Biden has gained serious momentum heading into Super Tuesday. A comprehensive primary victory in South Carolina over the weekend coupled with the campaign suspensions of Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar may have wide implications as the centrists of the Democratic party coalesce around Biden’s candidacy. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joins the program to explain why he's endorsing Biden.

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    Afghan Ambassador Adela Raz Explains Taliban Negotiations

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    On Saturday, the U.S. signed a deal with the Taliban that it hopes will finally end America’s longest war, the conflict in Afghanistan. Next week, the Afghan government will finally start negotiating face to face with the Taliban. Adela Raz, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.N., joins Christiane to explain this complicated process.

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    U.S. Border Patrol Deputy Chief Discusses Family Separation

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    Raul Ortiz joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1991, and later served in Afghanistan. Now - thanks to President Trump -- he's the Border Patrol's new Deputy Chief. Over his career, he's been responsible for Border Patrol operations in 41 Texas counties and has witnessed families being torn apart at the border. He sits down with Walter to discuss this and President Trump's immigration policy.

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