
1. Coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic: Jo Ivey Boufford/Clinical Professor of Global Health, New York University
Aired: Apr 28, 2020In a city ravaged by a rapidly spreading pandemic, New York City's exhausted ...

2. 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
Aired: May 5, 2020Medical professionals in New York City's hospitals face a relentless struggle...

3. Fighting Coronavirus in Africa: Tsion Firew/special Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, Doctor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center
Aired: May 12, 2020A devastating dual crisis unfolds in Africa as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages ...

4. What Does the Post-Pandemic Labor Market Look Like?: Erica Groshen/labor Economist, Cornell University/former Commissioner of the Us Bureau of Labor Statistics
Aired: Jun 9, 2020The US emerges from a two-month lockdown, adapting to a new normal with reduc...

5. What Will it Take to Stop Racism and Police Brutality?: Damon Hewitt/Executive Vice President, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Aired: Jun 16, 2020Global protests erupt in response to George Floyd's police killing, with some...

6. How Has the Pandemic Changed U.S. Higher Education?: Robert Franek/Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review
Aired: Jun 23, 2020A season of unprecedented change unfolds in US higher education as institutio...

7. Transportation and the Pandemic: Sarah Kaufman/Associate Director, New York University Rudin Center for Transportation
Aired: Jul 7, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered urban commutes, with a surge i...

8. 2020 US Presidential Election Outlook: Rachel Bitecofer/Senior Fellow, Niskanen Center
Aired: Jul 14, 2020The fate of the United States hangs in the balance as the next presidential e...

9. 75-years on, Is the World Safer from Nuclear Threat?: Daryl Kimball/Executive Director, Arms Control Association
Aired: Aug 11, 2020As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the devastating Hiroshima and Naga...

10. Fighting Anti-Asian Racism: Russell Jeung/Professor of Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University
Aired: Aug 25, 2020The next episode delves into the alarming issue of anti-Asian racism sparked ...

11. Is it the Right Time to Reopen Schools?: Borhene Chakroun/Director, Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems, UNESCO
Aired: Sep 8, 2020As the pandemic continues to spread, countries are faced with a critical choi...

12. When Could a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Ready?: William Moss/Executive Director, International Vaccine Access Center, Johns Hopkins University
Aired: Sep 29, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, with fresh outbreaks occurring in ...

13. Securing Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines: William Moss/Executive Director, International Vaccine Access Center, Johns Hopkins University
Aired: Oct 6, 2020The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines sparks controversy as wealthy nations stockp...

14. Sports in the COVID-19 Era: Matthew Futterman/Sports Journalist, New York Times
Aired: Oct 13, 2020The return of major sports in the US introduces a new standard to the game, w...

15. Athletes and Activism: Matthew Futterman/Sports Journalist, New York Times
Aired: Oct 20, 2020As athletes speak out on social justice issues, they're donning masks to pay ...

16. The US Election and its effect on Asia: Mike Mochizuki/Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University
Aired: Nov 2, 2020As the US withdraws from international commitments, China is filling the void...

17. How Music Can Give Comfort During the Pandemic: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist
Aired: Nov 23, 2020The next episode explores how music became a source of comfort and connection...

18. How Has America Changed?: Yo-Yo Ma/Cellist
Aired: Nov 30, 2020The next episode delves into the consequences of a divisive presidential elec...

19. How Can Women's Political Participation Be Enhanced?: Debbie Walsh/Director, Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University
Aired: Dec 14, 2020A landmark year for women's political representation arrives, as Senator Kama...

20. How Will 2020 Be Remembered?: Walter Isaacson/Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University
Aired: Dec 28, 2020The pandemic and economic crisis exposed underlying social issues, and the co...

21. Challenges in 2021: Walter Isaacson/Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University
Aired: Jan 4, 2021Walter Isaacson, renowned author of bestselling biographies, joins the show t...

22. How Will the Capitol Riot Be Reckoned with in US History?: Jill Lepore/Professor of American History, Harvard University
Aired: Jan 25, 2021The next episode explores the long-term impact of January 6 on the US's globa...

23. How Can the Biden Administration achieve Its Agenda?: Capri Cafaro/Professor of Public Affairs, American University/Former Democratic Leader of the Ohio State Senate
Aired: Feb 1, 2021The next episode will explore President Biden's assessment after his initial ...

24. Combating Hunger During the Pandemic: Valerie Guarnieri/Assistant Executive Director, World Food Programme
Aired: Feb 8, 2021The global hunger crisis has reached a staggering 690 million people, with th...

25. President Biden's Foreign Policy Challenges: Charles Kupchan/Professor of International Affairs, Georgetown University
Aired: Feb 15, 2021President Biden navigates complex international challenges as he seeks to res...