Amanpour and Company

March 19, 2019

Michel Martin speaks with author of “American Prison,” Shane Bauer. After two years in an Iran prison, the investigative reporter went undercover as a prison guard in Louisiana. He discusses the brutality of life behind bars from both sides. Christiane sits down with William Burns, author of "The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy" & Evan Thomas, author of "First: Sandra Day O'Connor"

William Burns on American Diplomacy

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As two leaders seen to spurn traditional alliances, President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, meet at the White House, veteran US diplomat and former Deputy Secretary of State, William Burns, discusses the value of diplomacy. It’s a case he makes in his new book “The Back Channel,” tracing his involvement in some of the most consequential events in recent history.

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    Shane Bauer Went Undercover as a Prison Guard

    S2019 E238 - 20m 14s

    Michel Martin sits down with author of “American Prison,” Shane Bauer. After being released from Iran’s notorious Evin prison, investigative reporter chose a surprising assignment: going undercover as a prison guard in Louisiana. He discusses the brutality of life behind bars.

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