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Amanpour is CNN International’s flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.

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Amanpour: Richard Horton, Lawrence Wright, Bill Frist and Kevin Bacon Apr 28, 2020

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Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of medical journal The Lancet, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's return to work and his government's response to Covid-19. He says the UK were late to lockdown. Lawrence Wright, the award-winning journalist, explains how his novel "The End of October" about a devastating pandemic, wasn't meant to predict the coronavirus outbreak we are living through today. Bill Frist, transplant surgeon and former U.S. Senate majority leader, raised the alarm about preparing for pandemics 15 years ago. He joins our Michel Martin to asses Trump's handling of the crisis so far. Then the actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon talks about setting us his charity SixDegrees.org and why he was inspired to set up a fund to provide meals for front line health workers. He highlights how it's more important than ever to stay connected but whilst staying at home and protecting our loved ones.

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Amanpour: Anne Applebaum, David Rohde, Nicole Newnham, James Lebrecht & Eric Lander Apr 24, 2020

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Christiane Amanpour is joined by historian Anne Applebaum and executive editor of New Yorker online David Rohde to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is fueling a rise in autocratic leadership. Nicole Newnham and James Lebrecht, co-directors of "Crip Camp", speak to Christiane about their new Netflix documentary, which tells the story of a historic summer camp for the disabled community which launched a generation of activists. And our Walter Isaacson talks to Eric Lander, a pioneering mathematician and geneticist, who was a principal leader of the Human Genome Project. Lander explains how and why in just two weeks he has transformed his lab at the Broad Institute (MIT & Harvard) into a coronavirus testing facility.

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Amanpour: Ofer Shelah, Audrey Azoulay, Bakari Sellers & Jonathan Van Ness Apr 23, 2020

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Christiane Amanpour is joined by Ofer Shelah, Israeli member of the Knesset and head of the Knesset Coronavirus Committee, to discuss the recent breakthrough in Israel's year-long political deadlock. Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO, tells Christiane about how the organisation is continuing to support education and culture despite many World Heritage Sites being forced to close. Michel Martin speaks to Bakari Sellers, author of "My Vanishing Country: A Memoir", about his upbringing in South Carolina and his criticism of the U.S. Surgeon General's advice to African Americans to practice social distancing and maintain healthier habits. And Christiane talks to Queer Eye hair guru Jonathan Van Ness about how he is coping during lockdown and his at-home self-care tips.

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Amanpour: David Attenborough, Jay Inslee & Madeleine Albright Apr 22, 2020

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Marking Earth Day, world-renowned broadcaster & naturalist David Attenborough talks to Christiane Amanpour about the how the coronavirus pandemic fits into the global climate emergency. Govenor of Washington state, Jay Inslee, tells Christiane why he made climate the centre of his recent presidential campaign and discusses how his state is coping with its coronavirus outbreak. And Walter Isaacson speaks to Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, about how American diplomacy can be used to solve international crises.

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Amanpour: Gordon Brown, Dr Dennis Carroll and Wynton Marsalis Apr 21, 2020

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Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown joins Christiane Amanpour from his home in Scotland to discuss his call for a global response to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Dennis Carroll discusses the race for a vaccine for Covid-19 and the hit Netflix show "Pandemic." Our Walter Isaacson talks to the great jazz musician Wynton Marsalis about grief and the healing power of music following the loss of his father, legendary jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, to coronavirus earlier this month.

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Amanpour: Chris Murphy, Anna Soubry, John B. King and Dr. Sharon Moalem Author. Apr 21, 2020

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Democratic Senator for Connecticut Chris Murphy tells Christiane Amanpour that the people protesting the stay-at-home-orders only represent the minority of Americas and their protests are perfect for TV. He says most Americans don't want to open the economy too early and disregarding expert advice could be catastrophic. Former UK Health Minister Anna Soubry argues that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's complacency in the critical early period of the coronavirus is reflective of his character. For example, the former Conservative MP highlights his failure to lead early COBRA meetings. With over 1.5 billion kids out of school worldwide, teaching practices have had to dramatically adapt. John B. King, former U.S. Secretary of Education and CEO of The Education Trust, talks to our Hari Sreenivasan about the pitfalls of remote learning during the current pandemic and lockdown in the United States. Dr. Sharon Moalem author of "The Better Half," unpacks why coronavirus affects men more than women.

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Amanpour: Kristalina Georgieva, Esther Perel, Peggy Flanagan and Andrew Lloyd Webber Apr 20, 2020

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Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, joins Christiane Amanpour to talk about the economic consequences of the coronavirus. She says that debt cancellation may be necessary. Esther Perel, psychotherapist and best-selling author of "Mating in Captivity," speaks about the impact this crisis is having on our relational health. She offers up innovative ways to cope in these unprecedented times - from harnessing our imagination and getting creative in lockdown to communicating honestly with one another. Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan opens up to our Michel Martin about losing her brother to Covid-19. She explains how Native Americans - like Hispanic and African American communities- are being disproportionately hit. Then the world-renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber plays one of his most famous tunes from his home in Hampshire, England. He reflects on the impact this pandemic is having on Broadway and the West End and why he decided to stream "Phantom of The Opera" online free of charge.

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Amanpour: Jens Spahn, Katharine Hayhoe, Andrew Farley, Sheila Bair and Archie Brown Apr 18, 2020

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Whilst the UK are set to overtake Italy with nearly 15,000 coronavirus deaths, Germany have recorded under 5,000 deaths. Jens Spahn, the German Health Minister, joins Christiane Amanpour to reflect on how his country's policy of intensive testing as well as their high ICU bed capacity have helped to reduce mortality rates. Amid this pandemic we have seen fascinating effects on our climate; from a huge reduction in pollution levels to changing behaviors in animals. Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks about the climate crisis that will still be present and need addressing when the lockdown lifts. Her husband Andrew Farley happens to be an evangelical pastor and meditates on the news that some religious communities are failing to adhere to social distancing measures. He urges us to use 'common Godly sense' to protect ourselves and others. The crisis is testing economies around the world, with 22 million Americans filing for unemployment. Sheila Bair is the former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation which works to make banking safer for communities. She speaks to our contributor Sheelah Kolhatkar about how to ensure we don't repeat the mistakes of the 2008 bailout. Archie Brown, author of "The Human Factor," wants to dispel the theory that the Cold War was won through military might and economic superiority. He argues that it was down to the stellar leadership of UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. President Ronald Reagan that seized opportunity and paved the wave to success. He unpacks the lessons learnt that can be applied to our war against Covid-19 today.

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Amanpour: Jamie Metzl, Margaret MacMillan, Tom Perez and Cyrus Habib Apr 17, 2020

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As the world continues to grapple with the surge in coronavirus deaths and how best to protect their citizens and economy, Jamie Metzl, adviser for the World Health Organization and author of "Hacking Darwin", joins Christiane Amanpour. He reflects on President Donald Trump's announcement that he will pull funding from the WHO. He says that Trump is trying to rewrite history with this shocking move made during the coronavirus pandemic. Margaret MacMillan, the historian and author, highlights that it is essential countries work together at this time of crisis. She unpacks the implications of Covid-19 on international relations and our world leaders. As criticism of President Trump mounts, the Democrats are presenting a united front, with former president Barack Obama joining the string of endorsements for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks about these latest developments in his U.S. politics. Cyrus Habib, Lt. Governor of Washington, discusses their success containing the coronavirus and why he isn't standing for re-election in November.

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Amanpour: Gary Cohn, Barham Salih, Paul Romer & Rajiv Shah Apr 15, 2020

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Christiane Amanpour is joined by Gary Cohn, former chief economic adviser to President Trump, to discuss how the US economy could reopen post-coronavirus and Monday's jaw-dropping White House briefing. Amidst falling oil prices and a prolonged power vacuum, Iraqi President Barham Salih tells Christiane how his country is coping with its coronavirus outbreak. And Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Romer and the President of the Rockefeller Foundation Dr. Rajiv Shah about their approach to reviving the US economy - scaling up access to testing, and a phased return to work.

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