Amanpour and Company

September 12, 2019

Republican presidential candidate Mark Sanford sits down with Christiane Amanpour to explain why he thinks he can beat Trump. Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner join the program to discuss their careers, partnership and a major retrospective at Lincoln Center called “Two Free Women” celebrating their work. Paul Tough tells Michel Martin how inequality has come to define higher education.

Mark Sanford Explains Why He Is Running for President

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Mark Sanford has become the third Republican to challenge President Trump in his own back yard, as the former Governor of South Carolina announced his bid for president this week. He joins the program from his home state to discuss his longshot bid for the White House.

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  • Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner on Their Careers and Partnership: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner on Their Careers and Partnership

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    Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner's decades-long relationship has navigated extraordinary changing times, and now a major retrospective at Lincoln Center, “Two Free Women,” is celebrating their work. They speak with Christiane from L.A. to talk about their careers, partnership and this well-deserved honor.

  • Paul Tough on Inequality in Higher Education: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Paul Tough on Inequality in Higher Education

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    American students today owe a staggering $1.5 trillion in loans – that’s $28,000 in debt for the average graduate. But is it worth it? In his new book, “The Years That Matter Most,” author Paul Tough reminds us that the university system is already tilted towards the wealthy. He sits down with Michel Martin to discuss how inequality has come to define higher education.

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