Seasons & Episodes
Coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic: Jo Ivey Boufford / Clinical Professor of Global Health, New York University
Only 3 weeks after its first coronavirus infection was discovered, New York City became an epicenter of the Coronavirus
What's Happening in Emergency Rooms: Tsion Firew / Doctor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia
The streets of New York are eerily quiet as the city remains in lockdown. But inside hospital ERs, battles are being fou
Fighting Coronavirus in Africa: Tsion Firew / Special Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, Doctor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, it is now affecting the African continent, and the number
What Does the Post-Pandemic Labor Market Look Like?: Erica Groshen / Labor Economist, Cornell University/Former Commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
As the U.S. slowly lifts restrictions after a two-month pandemic lockdown, things are not the same. Restaurants are re-o
What Will it Take to Stop Racism and Police Brutality?: Damon Hewitt / Executive Vice President, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers prompted tens of thousands of people to protest in cities acr
How Has the Pandemic Changed U.S. Higher Education?: Robert Franek / Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review
It is university and college graduation season in the U.S., but this year, things are not the same. Some ceremonies are
Transportation and the Pandemic: Sarah Kaufman / Associate Director, New York University Rudin Center for Transportation
In many cities, the pandemic has changed the way people commute. Bicycle and scooter use has increased, while subway and
2020 US Presidential Election Outlook: Rachel Bitecofer / Senior Fellow, Niskanen Center
In less than 4 months, voters will cast their ballots for the next U.S. President. But with the on-going coronavirus pan
75-years on, Is the World Safer from Nuclear Threat?: Daryl Kimball / Executive Director, Arms Control Association
It has been 75-years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan that killed more than 210,000 people by t
Fighting Anti-Asian Racism: Russell Jeung / Professor of Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University
As the Black Lives Matter protests continue across the U.S., there is another group fighting racism. Mirroring the sprea
Is it the Right Time to Reopen Schools?: Borhene Chakroun / Director, Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems, UNESCO
This year, as countries continue to grapple with the pandemic, there are many discussions about whether or not it is the
When Could a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Ready?: William Moss / Executive Director, International Vaccine Access Center, Johns Hopkins University
As the coronavirus pandemic still sweeps around the world with second waves already erupting in some countries, pharmace
Securing Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines: William Moss / Executive Director, International Vaccine Access Center, Johns Hopkins University
Many countries are rushing to secure COVID-19 vaccines for their own population's use, and wealthy nations are funding r
Sports in the COVID-19 Era: Matthew Futterman / Sports Journalist, New York Times
Major League Baseball, National Basketball League, US Open Tennis and other major sports have resumed in the U.S. But wi
Athletes and Activism: Matthew Futterman / Sports Journalist, New York Times
Recently more athletes are using their platforms to make political statements. Naomi Osaka wore 7 different masks at the
The US Election and its Effect on Asia: Mike Mochizuki / Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University
By pulling out of international treaties and questioning the management of world organizations, President Trump seems to
How Music Can Give Comfort During the Pandemic: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist
From concert halls and theaters to clubs and restaurants, many venues shutdown under the pandemic, depriving musicians a
How Has America Changed?: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist
The US presidential election and the chaotic aftermath have shown how deeply divided the country has been. And it looks
How Can Women's Political Participation Be Enhanced?: Debbie Walsh / Director, Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University
2020 has become a historic year for women. Senator Kamala Harris will be the first woman and person of color to serve as
How Will 2020 Be Remembered?: Walter Isaacson / Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University
The year 2020 could go down in history. As the pandemic spread and the economy screeched to a halt, in the U.S., glaring
Challenges in 2021: Walter Isaacson / Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University
As COVID-19 vaccinations begin across the U.S. and the new president soon be inaugurated, what can we expect from 2021?
How Will the Capitol Riot Be Reckoned with in US History?: Jill Lepore / Professor of American History, Harvard University
The U.S. has long been a leader of democratic nations; a pillar of strength to its allies when facing communist countrie
How Can the Biden Administration Achieve Its Agenda?: Capri Cafaro / Professor of Public Affairs, American University/Former Democratic Leader of the Ohio State Senate
The first 100 days of a new administration is seen as a benchmark measuring a president's early success. President Josep
Combating Hunger During the Pandemic: Valerie Guarnieri / Assistant Executive Director, World Food Programme
For the last several years, a troubling trend shows global hunger is on the rise, with about 690 million people undernou
President Biden's Foreign Policy Challenges: Charles Kupchan / Professor of International Affairs, Georgetown University
President Biden faces many foreign policy challenges. During Donald Trump's term, the U.S. pulled out from an array of i
Challenges of the Leaders Summit on Climate: Mark Jacobson / Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
President Biden will host 40 global leaders at the Leaders Summit on Climate. Environmental experts stress the urgency t
Tackling Climate Change: Mark Jacobson / Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Scientists began warning us about climate change a long time ago. International discussions about reducing greenhouse ga
Vaccinations - The Global Response to COVID-19 a Year On: Akiko Iwasaki / Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University / Howard Hughes Medical Institute
In late 2019, Akiko Iwasaki was alarmed about a new virus coming out of China. Reports revealed a possible respiratory i
What Will Our Post-Pandemic Future Look Like?: Akiko Iwasaki / Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University / Howard Hughes Medical Institute
In the U.S., Federal officials announced that fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks outdoors in small
Impacts of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Cheryl Benard / Political Analyst, President of Alliance for the Restoration of Cultural Heritage
President Biden announced that the exit of US troops from Afghanistan would be completed by Sept. 11, 2021, the 20th ann
What Does US Withdrawal Mean to People in Afghanistan?: Cheryl Benard / Political Analyst, President of Alliance for the Restoration of Cultural Heritage
While hundreds of people have been killed in Afghanistan in May, reports claim that the U.S. troop withdrawal is acceler
China's Challenge to US Dominance in Space Exploration: Michio Kaku / Theoretical Physicist, Professor at The City College of New York
While Americans are enjoying the images and audio sent from the Mars rover, "Perseverance," news about China's Mars rove
Future of Space Exploration: Michio Kaku / Theoretical Physicist, Professor at The City College of New York
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced he will journey to space in July when Blue Origin, the rocket company he founded, co
Will the Right to Abortion Be Overturned in the U.S.?: Mary Ziegler / Professor, Florida State University
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a key abortion case from Mississippi that could revoke the landmark case R
Power to Rollback Abortion Rights around the World: Mary Ziegler / Professor, Florida State University
Abortion rights disputes aren't just in the U.S. Former President Trump's "Global Gag Rule" required that foreign NGOs r
How Do Athletes Deal with Pressure?: William Parham / Professor, Loyola Marymount University/Member of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee's Mental Health Task Force
Naomi Osaka will return to the court at the Tokyo Olympics after canceling major tennis matches. Many were surprised whe
How Do We Cope with Coronavirus Variants?: Caleb Alexander / Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Under Tokyo's Coronavirus State of Emergency, the city's venues for the Olympics have no spectators. Recently, Tokyo has
The New Alzheimer's Drug - Are We Closer to a Cure?: Caleb Alexander / Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
50 million people worldwide have dementia, with 10 million new cases emerging annually. Alzheimer's disease is the most
Shohei Ohtani, Making Inroads in America: Jeff Fletcher / National Baseball Writer and Chairman of LA Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America
With his uncanny ability to pitch and hit, baseball phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is often compared to Babe Ruth. Recovering
Tackling Gun Violence during the Pandemic: Robert Spitzer / Political Science Professor, State University of New York Cortland
There have already been over 420 mass shootings in the US this year. And with the coronavirus pandemic causing lockdowns
Seeking a Breakthrough on Gun Control: Robert Spitzer / Political Science Professor, State University of New York Cortland
When President Biden took office in 2021, he vowed to take action on gun control and end America's "gun violence epidemi
Broadway's Long-Awaited Return: Lee Seymour / Theater Producer, Writer, Senior Contributor for Forbes Magazine
In September, 18-months after the coronavirus caused NYC theaters to shut down, the lights of Broadway will shine again
Dealing with Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Richard Fontaine / Chief Executive Officer, Center for a New American Security
After 20 years in Afghanistan, America's "forever war" ended on August 30, but the exit was far from smooth. Weeks befor
Reaffirming America's Credibility and Leadership: Richard Fontaine / Chief Executive Officer, Center for a New American Security
When President Biden first took office, he promised US's allies that "America is Back." But his administration's mishand
Is Your Child's Screen Time Too Much?: Nusheen Ameenuddin / Pediatrician, Mayo Clinic Children's Center/Chair, Council on Communications and Media, American Academy of Pediatrics
During the pandemic lockdown, technology and screens became a lifeline as we shifted to virtual schooling, working from
How Can We Adapt to Climate Change?: Alice Hill / David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and Environment, Council on Foreign Relations
July 2021 was the world's hottest month ever recorded. And data now undeniably shows that carbon pollution is fueling mo
Climate Change as a Global Security Threat: Alice Hill / David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and Environment, Council on Foreign Relations
Scientists warn if countries do not commit to emissions reduction pledges, we could reach the 1.5 degrees Celsius warmin
Impact of Racial Diversity in Media: Eddie Glaude Jr. / Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
In 2045 America could become a majority-minority nation, with whites making up less than 50% of the population. Yet whil
How Should We Regulate Social Media?: Jack Balkin / Professor of Law, Yale University
In a recent US Senate hearing, tech giant Facebook came under scrutiny when a whistleblower revealed that the firm prior
The Rise of Big Tech and Democracy: Jack Balkin / Professor of Law, Yale University
Every day billions of people use Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple (GAFA). Their meteoric rise and ability to collect v
Regaining US Economic Strength: Austan Goolsbee / Professor, University of Chicago Booth School
Despite seeing a robust economic bounce back to near pre-pandemic levels, prices in the US have surged over last year, c
