Deeper Look from New York

1. Coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic: Jo Ivey Boufford / Clinical Professor of Global Health, New York University

In 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

Medical 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

A 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

The 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

Global 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

A 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

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered urban commutes, with a surge i...

8. 2020 US Presidential Election Outlook: Rachel Bitecofer / Senior Fellow, Niskanen Center

The 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

As 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

The 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

As 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

As 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

As the US withdraws from international commitments, China is filling the void...

17. How Music Can Give Comfort During the Pandemic: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist

The next episode explores how music became a source of comfort and connection...

18. How Has America Changed?: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist

The 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

A landmark year for women's political representation arrives, as Senator Kama...

21. Challenges in 2021: Walter Isaacson / Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University

Walter 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

President Biden navigates complex international challenges as he seeks to res...