Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined a virtual discussion on COVID-19 with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Harvard University's School of Public Health. Among the topics discussed were the vaccines administered in the U.K., the current state of testing, whether taking a vaccine is an indication that a person is cured, and the importance of trusting the science. When asked about reaching those who do not believe in the science or have opposed the public health measures aimed to mitigate the spread of COVID, Dr. Fauci said he would not "abandon the scientific basis of the messages I give because there are some people not listening to it." He went on to say, "it is frustrating that there are some people, that no matter how often you say it, they just don't believe it."
Economics professor David Rose argued that moral beliefs and culture are essential to a thriving civil society. This virtual program was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.
Eddie Glaude, chair of the African American Studies program at Princeton University, talked about race and politics in America as well as the relevance of the late author James Baldwin in the age of Black Lives Matter. He also took viewer questions. Prof. Glaude's books include "Exodus!," "Democracy in Black," and "Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," published this summer.
Norwegian-born author Unni Turrettini took a critical look at the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and specifically its election committee. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dan Blumenthal, Asian Studies director at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about China's ambition to replace the United States as the world's leading power. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute.
Mychal Denzel Smith ("Stakes is High") and Issac Bailey ("Why Didn't We Riot") offered their thoughts on the results and the future impact of the 2020 election. This virtual program was part of the 2020 Texas Book Festival.
Doug Swanson ("Cult of Glory"); Jamie Thompson ("Standoff"); and Brittany Barnett ("A Knock at Midnight") discussed race and law in Texas. This virtual program was part of the 2020 Texas Book Festival.
New York Times Magazine writer at large Robert Draper reported on the George W. Bush administration's decision to go to war with Iraq. This virtual program was part of the 2020 Texas Book Festival.
Jon Lindsay, professor at the University of Toronto, discussed whether technological advances in military technology are helping or hindering our soldiers in combat. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute.
University of South Carolina Law School professor Derek Black talked about the history of public education in America and how he believes the right to a public education is being undermined today. This virtual program was hosted by Town Hall Seattle.
Authors Sarah Smarsh, Thomas Burton, and Wayne Winkler reflected on life in Appalachia. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
Seamus Hughes, deputy director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, talked about the threat posed by American supporters of ISIS in the United States. This virtual event was hosted by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.
Debora MacKenzie ("COVID-19") and Muhammad Zaman, ("Biography of Resistance") discussed past pandemics and COVID-19. This virtual program was part of the 2020 Texas Book Festival.
Neal Gabler offered the first of a two-volume biography of the late Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
West Virginia University professor and writer Christa Parravani discussed how she was denied reproductive choice and healthcare for her children. She was interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation Senior Vice President and Women's Health Policy Director Alina Salganicoff.
MIT professor and tech investor Sinan Aral explored the algorithms associated with social media and how they have impacted public discourse on elections, public health, and more. This virtual event was hosted by the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
Businessman, philanthropist, and National Book Festival co-chairman David Rubenstein offered advice from leaders in the fields of finance, entertainment, government, and more. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Bloomberg View columnist Pankaj Mishra offered his critique of liberalism in the West through a collection of essays he wrote between 2008 and 2020. This virtual program was hosted by the New Republic's Salon Series in Washington, D.C.
Historian Peter Cozzens presented a dual-biography of Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa, and their role in championing Native lands during American settlement. This was a virtual event hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago.
Dan Blumenthal, Asian Studies director at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about China's ambition to replace the United States as the world's leading power. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute.
Legal commentator Nancy Grace provided a guide on how citizens can protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim of crime. This virtual event was hosted by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and the National JCC Literary Consortium.
