Amanpour and Company

November 27, 2019

Michael Bloomberg's campaign manager Kevin Sheeley discusses why the billionaire has jumped into the race. Actor Richard Gere and his brother, activist David Gere, discuss their recent work. Julia Neuberger, senior rabbi and member of the UK House of Lords, discusses antisemitism in the UK. Ford Foundation president Darren Walker talks how philanthropy can be a tool for achieving justice.

Kevin Sheekey on Why Michael Bloomberg is Running

2m 59s

After a flurry of campaigning in Virginia and Arizona, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will pause for Thanksgiving – but only briefly. He’s got some catching up to do in the race for the Democratic nomination, after officially declaring he’s running on Sunday. His campaign manager sits down with Christiane to explain why the billionaire businessman has jumped into the race now.

Previews + Extras

  • Richard & David Gere on Their HIV/AIDS Activism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Richard & David Gere on Their HIV/AIDS Activism

    S2019 E2108 - 2m 33s

    Ahead of World AIDS Day, 130 people with HIV/AIDS from around the world have created a collaborative storytelling project entitled “Through Positive Eyes." Academic and activist David Gere heads the project and his brother, actor Richard Gere, wrote the forward to the accompanying book. They join the show to discuss their activism and how they’ve been personally affected by losing friends to AIDS.

  • Senior Rabbi Julia Neuberger Talks Antisemitism in the UK: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Senior Rabbi Julia Neuberger Talks Antisemitism in the UK

    S2019 E2108 - 2m 59s

    Britain’s chief rabbi has publicly rebuked Jeremy Corbyn and his party for their handling of antisemitism within its ranks. Corbyn staunchly denies he is antisemitic, but in a recent interview, he refused four times to apologize to the Jewish community. Julia Neuberger is a member of the House of Lords, a senior rabbi, and the author of “Antisemitism: What It Is. What It Isn’t. Why It Matters.”

  • Ford Foundation President Darren Walker on Philanthropy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ford Foundation President Darren Walker on Philanthropy

    S2019 E2108 - 17m 29s

    In “From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth”, Darren Walker articulates a bold vision for philanthropy in the 21st century, joined by an array of thinkers, activists, and leaders from every field, sector, and walk of life. Walker sits down with Walter Isaacson to discuss his personal journey and how philanthropy can be a tool for achieving economic, social, and political justice.

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