Amanpour and Company

September 24, 2020

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors reacts to the news that none of the officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death will be charged with her killing. Charles Ramsey joins the program to give his take. Novelist Robert Harris reflects on the passing of legendary journalist Sir Harold Evans. BuzzFeed Media Editor Craig Silverman analyzes recent allegations against Facebook.

Robert Harris Reflects on the Passing of Sir Harold Evans

2m 57s

Today we mark the passing of a true giant whose life and work provided incontrovertible proof of why great journalism matters. Sir Harold Evans has died at the age of 92, after an illustrious 70 year career in print. Among his many close personal friends was former journalist and best-selling novelist Robert Harris, who joins the show to reflect on his friend’s extraordinary life and legacy.

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  • Facebook's Failures to Stop Misinformation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Facebook's Failures to Stop Misinformation

    S2020 E3062 - 18m 4s

    Facebook finds itself under fire yet again, as whistleblower Sophie Zhang alleges that the company is turning a blind eye to political manipulation on a global scale. Facebook says it has been investigating these issues carefully, including those that Ms. Zhang raises. BuzzFeed media editor and misinformation expert Craig Silverman joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss this latest scandal.

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    BLM Co-Founder: Officials Aren't Standing Up for Black Lives

    S2020 E3062 - 2m 56s

    Protests broke out in multiple cities after news broke that none of the officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death will be charged with her killing. In Louisville, two police officers were shot and are in a stable condition. Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors joins the show to reflect on Breonna and this moment.

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    Charles Ramsey Reacts to Breonna Taylor Developments

    S2020 E3062 - 2m 58s

    Charles Ramsey is a former Philadelphia Police Commissioner and knows all too well the tensions involved in a case like Breonna Taylor's. He agrees with the grand jury’s decision not to indict the officers for her death, and joins the program to explain why.

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