Global Agenda

Corporations have long pursued a common goal: put shareholders first. That's generated great wealth, but also inequality and social upheaval. Can capitalism be retooled to generate prosperity for all?

What's next for the European Union? With Brexit now a reality, some are questioning the raison d'etre of the body. In this episode, members of the European Parliament discuss the future of the EU.

Borders can't contain the raging COVID-19 pandemic. It has forced unprecedented action, but the outlook is grim. What is the nature of the coronavirus and how should we confront the worldwide risks?

Stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 have caused widespread hardship. Their relaxation raises concerns about renewed infection. How can we ensure that people and the economy remain healthy?

Preventing a second wave of COVID-19 means changing deep-seated habits and addressing long-standing social inequities. It's a difficult, uphill battle. How can we prepare for whatever comes next?

The fight against COVID-19 demands global cooperation. But with the US and China in conflict how should the rest of the world respond? Experts including the former head of the WHO share their views.

COVID-19 continues to have a huge impact as we enter a second wave during a deep economic recession. How can we manage the virus in ways that sustain both public health and the economy?

The next US president will face a pandemic and a crisis in global cooperation. How will the election shape US relations with allies and with China, and determine the future of American leadership?

COVID-19 has forced colleges to go online and young people to live under quarantine. What lies ahead for this possible "lockdown generation"? We discuss the topic with a panel of experts and students.