Amanpour and Company

February 9, 2021

Christiane speaks with former Republican Senator Bob Corker about the impeachment proceedings against former President Trump. She also speaks with Mark Harris about his new biography of Mike Nichols. Walter Isaacson speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about modern American politics.

Heather Cox Richardson: America Is Overdue For a Renewal

17m 26s

Conventional wisdom predicts Donald Trump won’t be convicted, but Heather Cox Richardson says: Not so fast. The historian and Boston College professor’s thoughtful daily digest, "Letters from an American," has become a hugely popular analysis of modern American politics. As she explains to Walter Isaacson, she believes simple math could help the Democrats win a conviction.

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    Mark Harris Discusses His New Biography of Mike Nichols

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    The films and works of Mike Nichols have become era-defining cultural landmarks, from "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" to "Angels in America." Yet success wasn’t always assured for the young boy who fled the Nazis to find refuge in America. Author Mark Harris joins the show to discuss his new biography, which explores the extraordinary journey of Nichols from refugee to American cultural titan.

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    Fmr. Sen. Bob Corker Analyzes Impeachment Possibilities

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    As the second impeachment trial of former President Trump begins, the charge he faces is “incitement of insurrection” with reference to the January 6 Capitol riots. The defense argues that the trial is unconstitutional and that Trump's rhetoric was protected by the First Amendment. Bob Corker served as a Republican senator until 2019 and was an early Trump critic. He joins the show to discuss.

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