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August 26, 2020

Season 2020 Episode 3041 | 55m 40s

Christiane speaks with former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson about the racial and political ramifications of the Jacob Blake shooting. She also speaks with Benji Backer, who is pushing the GOP to take action on climate change, and with Josina Machel, who highlights how COVID-19 has fueled domestic violence. Mia Love tells Michel Martin about the positives of the Trump administration.

Aired: 08/25/20
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