Amanpour and Company

July 28, 2021

Carlos Fernández de Cossío; James Thornton; Chesa Boudin

San Francisco's Polarizing District Attorney Joins the Show

17m 43s

Chesa Boudin was elected in 2019 on a progressive platform aimed at ending mass incarceration and addressing the root causes of crime. Now, just two years into his tenure, Boudin faces a recall effort to remove him from office. Michel Martin speaks with Boudin about a rise in violent crime and how the jailing of his parents informed his views on criminal justice.

Previews + Extras

  • A Rare Interview with the Cuban General Dir. of U.S. Affairs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Rare Interview with the Cuban General Dir. of U.S. Affairs

    S2021 E4020 - 2m 59s

    The U.S. has imposed economic sanctions on Cuban officials accused of human rights abuse during the crackdown on protestors. Cuba, in turn, blames the protests, as well as the country's wider problems, on the U.S. and its sanctions. Carlos Fernández de Cossío is the most senior Cuban official in charge of Cuban/U.S. relations and joins the show for a rare interview.

  • A Lawyer Dedicated to Defending the Oceans, Forests and Air: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Lawyer Dedicated to Defending the Oceans, Forests and Air

    S2021 E4020 - 1m 56s

    Action on climate must come not just from individuals, but also from companies and governments. Lawyers and the courts are also playing their part, something James Thornton is particularly aware of. He's the CEO of ClientEarth, a team of environmental lawyers dedicated to representing and defending the oceans, forests, air, and the very survival of our natural world. The team has 166 active cases.

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