Smeltz and Kafura say voters do not generally choose a candidate on the basis of foreign policy, but that’s starting to change amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. This presents both challenges and opportunities for the United States as the country navigates COVID-19.
David Crane discusses the work of Govern for California and the critical, but often under-appreciated effect that local and state government has on our lives.
General H.R. McMaster discusses his recent book, Battlegrounds, which examines the most critical security and foreign policy challenges facing the US.
Dr. Arturo Casadevall and Dr. Nigel Paneth discuss their recent Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal, in which they explore why it is often so hard for scientists to reach consensus about COVID-19.
William Ury discusses his impression of the country's current problem-solving methods and what needs to change.
Johnese Spisso discusses her experiences managing a major hospital system through the COVID-19 crisis, and her outlook for the fall.
Wayne Frederick discusses the role Howard University is playing in the racial climate in the country and in higher education.
These two researchers discuss the Op-Ed they recently co-authored in the Wall Street Journal on a big and hidden tax bill that could be coming for businesses at the worst possible time.
General David Petraeus discusses what kind of strategic leadership is needed to run and manage successful organizations.
General George W. Casey discusses the state of civil-military relationships, and the stress they are currently under in America.
Eleanor Clift and Joe Concha discuss the upcoming election, Supreme Court nomination, and the role that news consumption and bipartisanship play in our nation’s discourse.
No Labels holds their first Youth Congress with future leaders from around the country. These young Americans are interested in finding a path forward that involves compromise over partisanship.
Larry Diamond discusses the global assault that has continued for several years on liberal democracies everywhere.
John Delaney discusses the need for bipartisanship at this uniquely divisive and difficult moment in American history.
Arthur Brooks discusses his work at Harvard, specifically his class entitled, “Leadership and Happiness.” His perspectives provided insight into how people's opinions are impacted by their circumstances.
Dr. Mark McClellan provides an update on COVID-19, vaccine development, and takes Q&A on the virus and how we get society back to normal.
Dr. Rutherford explains that it is a dangerous misconception that outdoor activity is a safeguard for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Without social distancing, masks, and limiting group sizes, the risk can still be dangerous.
Frank Luntz hosts a focus group to test people's opinions, hear new ideas, and learn about what people are thinking heading into November.
John Harris cofounded POLITICO in 2007. Today, he provides his opinions and insights on the 2020 election.
Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston offers a Mayor's perspective on managing COVID-19, dealing with the economic recovery, and addressing social unrest.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin takes questions on what the economic recovery looks like after COVID-19.
Leaders within the No Labels organization will discuss how the mission of No Labels is changing with the field, plans to continue their work in November and beyond, and how the organization can support those in office.
Tim Phillips is the CEO of Beyond Conflict, a non-profit combating polarization. They have in-depth research into the science behind what is pulling us all apart.
David French discusses the polarization he sees in America and studies in his book and why short-term solutions seem improbable.
Admiral William McRaven is a former Navy SEAL and four-star admiral who served as the 9th Commander of the US Special Operations Command. He discusses leadership traits that help solve problems and inspire teamwork.
Former Attorneys General Doug Gansler and Jon Bruning discuss criminal justice reform, social unrest, and police reform.
Dr. Art Laffer discusses the levers of influence that the government has to pull to influence the economy. He also touches on how COVID-19 is impacting the economy.
Grover Norquist shares his views on the most effective forms of bipartisanship. He argues that true bipartisanship is not best represented when moderate Republicans and moderate Democrats work together.
Sir Clive Gillinson discusses the arts community, how they have been affected by COVID-19, and how they hope to recover.
Howard Marks is the director of Oaktree Capital Management and Chris Stadler is a managing partner at CVC Capital Partners. They look at the economy under COVID-19 and how it might react in the near and long-term.
Lonnie Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the Smithsonian and other museums and talks about the current racial unrest in America.
Political consultant Frank Luntz discusses America's social unrest, the economy, and how Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the election.
Executive Chairman of United Airlines Oscar Munoz discusses the future of air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as answers questions about how we can make our society more equitable.
Mayors David Holt and Bryan Barnett discuss the challenges of serving as mayors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alan Dershowitz discusses what he believes to be dangerous attacks on free expression nationwide.
Vice President Dan Quayle discusses the bipartisanship on which he relied while in office, his foreign policy concerns in a post-COVID world, and the alienation in politics today.
Senator Joe Lieberman discusses the importance of compromise and bipartisanship to make progress in Washington.
Richard Epstein discusses the impact of COVID-19 on higher education and the questionable assumptions that have been drawn from many COVID-19 models.
Robert Johnson discusses the current racial unrest, the future for black Americans, and the economic impact of COVID-19 on the black community.
Dave "Doc" Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Bruce Bochy, former manager of the San Francisco Giants discuss the future of the baseball.
Harold Kim, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, discusses the liability concerns created by COVID-19.
Jay Monahan explains the history of the PGA Tour, how it is navigating the COVID-crisis and debates over racial justice, and how it plans to safely get players back out on the links.
Governor Kasich describes COVID-19 as a black swan event that will require us to look at the fragile nature of our most complex systems.
Governor Napolitano can see the current national health crisis from a number of perspectives: as a former state leader, as a national security expert, and as a university system president. Hear how she grades COVID-19 responses by local and federal governments.
Lawrence Summers discusses the trends he sees in the economy and where we're heading during this recovery. He also points out how behavioral changes during the pandemic will change the economy.
Ambassador Emily Haber discusses the German government’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic and what they are doing to protect their citizens and economy.
Chief Gary Ludwig discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline workers, in particular, on firefighters.
Dr. Canton is CEO and Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures and today, he’ll discuss what comes next for technology in the post-pandemic era.
Michael Huerta discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel industry.
Habitat for Humanity CEO, Jonathan Reckford, discusses worldwide housing issues amid this generational health and economic crisis.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver addresses the racial divide in America and how we can create racial equality.
Testing, Tracing, and Supported Isolation. These are the 3 tenants of the Safra Center’s plan to balance the health and economic challenges of reopening America.
Mark Penn of the Stagwell Group and notable political advisor discusses the results of the May 2020 Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll.
Jeff Currie discusses the energy markets, recent trends in the oil industry, what can be learned from the reopening of China’s economy, and developments that have arisen from the COVID-19 epidemic.
Mark Cuban joins Gridlock Break to make a call for leadership and understanding during these critical times. From COVID-19 to societal reform, Mark believes, "None us can be heroes unless all of us are heroes."
Dr. David Skorton discusses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare enterprises throughout the country, and what he thinks it will take for society to return to normal.
Dr. Richard Besser discusses what his foundation is doing throughout this pandemic and how his experience developing emergency response preparedness at CDC has influenced his response now.
This isn't the first pandemic and it won't be the last. What is different today is that we have the power to use technology to adjust our behavior and limit the impact of the virus. John Barry is an expert in the 1918 Pandemic and he offers his views comparing the two pandemics.
Is a vaccine in 2020 possible? A team of scientists believe it could be possible as well as developing life-saving treatments that could significantly reduce the mortality rate.
Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the impact of the Coronavirus on the agriculture industry, farmers, and rural economies. The impact could change the industry forever and alter how the country gets its food.
Cambell Harvey presents some optimistic data about how the coronavirus may play out and the impact it will have on the economy and the recovery.
Dan Doctoroff is the guy Mike Bloomberg called after 9/11 to help rebuild the city. Now he's weighing in on how cities will change after Coronavirus.
Richard Berner evaluates different sectors of the economy and how they will weather the COVID-storm and what types of changes could they adopt after the storm passes.
Progress in Washington will require nonpartisan reforms that transform how our government operates. Decades of laws and bureaucracy are overloading the system and need fresh perspectives.
Understanding the infection, scaling testing capabilities, and finding better treatments will end this crisis. Listen to Dr. Srivastava answer questions related to all three.
What will it take to get America back to work? Medical care, logistics, testing. There are many considerations that need to be kept in mind before the economy can return to normal.
Dr. William Haseltine discusses the science behind COVID-19 and what it will take to stop it.
Dr. Michael Osterholm is a leading infectious disease doctor and expert in pandemics. How will we manage the spread of COVID-19 while reopening the economy?
Craig Fugate has been handling crises his entire career. Hear his perspective on the handling of COVID-19.
Governor's are shouldering a heavy load given the lack of federal coordination. Hear how one governor has been managing.
Mount Sinai is at the heart of COVID-19 and they are responding to more than just the virus.
Testing is a crucial element to restoring normalcy and understanding where the virus is in our population.
The Coronavirus crisis is hitting the economy as hard. What will the economy look like after this pandemic?
Some state and federal regulations could slow down the response to COVID-19. Find out which need to go.
House Problem Solvers Caucus co-chairs Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed discuss the economic relief measures.
Could a more surgical shutdown have saved more of the economy while minimizing the loss of life?
Charlene Barshefsky discusses the impact of COVID-19 on national and global trade.
Mr. Isaacson introduces us to the new technological frontier of CRISPR, the science of editing the human genome.
Dr. Lateef is leading a large hospital in their response to the Coronavirus.
Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach is the former director of the FDA, the agency responsible for regulating food & medicine.
