Amanpour and Company

May 5, 2020

Ian Bremmer and Robert Reich join Christiane Amanpour to analyze tensions between the U.S. and China. War doctor David Nott discusses the traumatic toll that the COVID-19 pandemic will take on the mental health of healthcare workers. Bharat Ramamurti joins Sheelah Kolhatkar to discuss business bailouts and explain the role of the Congressional Oversight Commission.

Experts Analyze Mounting Tensions Between the US and China

2m 22s

The war of words between the U.S. and China over how coronavirus started is escalating--even igniting fears of a new trade war. With global markets once again spooked by President Trump banging the trade drum, how will the two biggest economic powers emerge from this crisis? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer join the program.

Previews + Extras

  • COVID-19's Traumatic Toll on Healthcare Workers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    COVID-19's Traumatic Toll on Healthcare Workers

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    In the UK, the death toll from the coronavirus is at least 29,427--currently the highest reported in Europe. Dr. David Nott is a surgeon in Britain's National Health Service and a war doctor, having spent 25 years volunteering in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones. Now he's in London, fighting the coronavirus on the front lines--which he says is worse than operating in Syria.

  • Who Is Overseeing the COVID-19 Bailout Money?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who Is Overseeing the COVID-19 Bailout Money?

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    As the U.S. Treasury begins bailing out businesses across America, it's important to know which companies are getting the money and how it's being spent. Bharat Ramamurti was the first appointee to the Congressional Oversight Commission, tasked with policing coronavirus corporate relief loans. He speaks with Sheelah Kolhatkar about his new role.

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