Amanpour and Company

September 29, 2020

Christiane speaks with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy about election interference. She also speaks with Gérard Araud and Norbert Röttgen about how Europe is handling COVID-19. Michel Martin speaks with Eric Liu and Pete Peterson about how to create more resilient democracies.

Has America Lost Its Sense of Common Purpose?

18m 32s

After a three-year study, the Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship has published 31 recommendations to help America -- termed a "nation in crisis." The bipartisan commission of academic, civic, and political leaders includes Eric Liu and Pete Peterson. They join Michel Martin to discuss their findings and recommendations for a way forward.

Previews + Extras

  • How Europe is Coping With Its Second Wave of the Pandemic: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Europe is Coping With Its Second Wave of the Pandemic

    S2020 E3065 - 2m 35s

    Europe is currently battling a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. France may have to lock down again, and Germans are facing new restrictions as their Chancellor, Angela Merkel, warns of a very difficult time ahead. To discuss all this, Christiane speaks with German lawmaker Norbert Röttgen and Gérard Araud, who previously served as French President Macron’s ambassador to the United States.

  • MA Attorney General on Threats of Voter Suppression: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    MA Attorney General on Threats of Voter Suppression

    S2020 E3065 - 2m 49s

    Concerns are mounting over voter suppression, and President Trump has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses. A disputed election would likely be decided by the courts. But a host of supporting players, including state attorneys general, could become involved. Maura Healey occupies that office in Massachusetts and has vowed to battle any election interference.

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