Amanpour: Rev. William J. Barber, Katie Porter, Salman Khan, Fionnuala Donovan and Mike King

Reverend William J. Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss why it is immoral not to focus on the poor during this pandemic. He highlights why it is important to celebrate Easter, even if at a distance. Our Michel Martin speaks to Katie Porter, Democratic congresswoman who sits on the Oversight & Reform Committee, about why Americans need straight answers during these uncertain times. They reflect on her fiery exchange with CDC director Robert Redfield in which she got him to pledge for free testing for every American. Around the world nearly one billion students are staying at home each day due to lockdown measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. With kids unable to attend class, schooling needs to adapt; founder of the Khan Academy Salman Khan explains how and why we need to make remote learning more equitable. Fionnuala Donovan, UK NHS Neuro Physiotherapist, and Mike King, the musical director, talk about teaming up to create the NHS Breathe Harmony Choir's rendition of Mariah Carey's "Anytime You Need A Friend." They talk about the power of connecting through music when we are apart.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices