Coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged past 11 million, with more than 240,000 Americans dead. Anthony S. Fauci, director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is the highest-ranking public health expert on viruses. For months, Fauci has been warning about a difficult winter and asking people to wear masks and practice physical distancing. As state leaders scramble to implement new restrictions, several vaccine trials are showing encouraging results. Fauci will discuss how to slow the spread of infection and explain the challenges of distributing the vaccine once it’s approved. Join Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa for a one-on-one conversation with Fauci on Monday, Nov. 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

As the U.S. faces an unprecedented economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there is an opportunity to rebuild an economy that promotes inclusive, equitable growth and financial security for all. On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET, The Washington Post will bring together breakout figures on the frontlines of economic inclusion: Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, who has been called “the most powerful labor leader in the country,” and Andre M. Perry, Brookings Institution fellow and author of “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities.”

For 30 years, the Courage in Journalism Awards have honored more than 100 brave women journalists from 56 countries who refuse to step aside or be silenced in their pursuit of the truth. In 2020, as government oppression, harassment, accusations of fake news and growing mistrust of the media threaten press freedom globally, women journalists’ voices are under attack. Join us to celebrate three decades of the bravery and honor this year’s courageous journalists persisting to report against all odds.

Ending energy poverty is a critical first step toward promoting prosperity especially in a world that runs on globalized commerce and the internet. At the current rate of progress, 650 million people will still lack access to electricity in 2030. The Washington Post gathers policymakers and government leaders on the frontlines, who are galvanizing action among investors and utilities and organizing collective action. The program will consider the scope of the problem and current solutions underway: from the most pressing concerns around access to power in sub-Saharan Africa to the issue of affordability and the creation of green jobs in the United States. Tune in Friday, Nov. 20 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

With COVID-19 surging across America, Colorado is now facing its third wave of the pandemic. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) just extended a state-wide mask mandate for another 30 days, ordered state employees to work remotely for the next few weeks and is encouraging Coloradans to halt all in-person social gatherings immediately. With the state almost reaching its limit in hospital capacity, Polis joins Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET to discuss how his state is coping with this relentless virus, and his hope that promising vaccine news may mean the pandemic is nearing an end.

Opal Tometi is a Nigerian-American human rights leader, community organizer and writer. As one of the three founders of Black Lives Matter, she is credited with initiating the project’s social media strategy which turned a hashtag into one of the most successful civil rights campaigns in modern history. Tometi has been active in the #EndSars movement in Nigeria where demonstrators have called for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a police unit accused of extortion, harassment, kidnapping and extrajudicial violence. Tometi joins Washington Post global opinions editor Karen Attiah to discuss the work being done in the U.S. and across the world to dismantle structural racism and injustice on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET, Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa will host John Bolton, former national security advisor to President Trump, and author of “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir.” Bolton has urged Republicans to acknowledge the results of the election and has said that a smooth transition is critical to U.S. national security. Bolton will discuss the risks of a delayed transition, the future of the Republican Party and what he sees as the country’s most pressing national security concerns.

COVID-19 forced many retailers and consumers to rethink how they sell and shop. It left millions of Americans unemployed and looking for ways to earn income. This accelerated shift to digital commerce has led to a boost in sales for Shopify. Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, says that entrepreneurs will be the force in rebuilding economies all over the world. Shopify, the marquee commerce platform, helps 1 million businesses around the world start, grow and scale their business online and offline. No matter the platform, Finkelstein says people are turning their side hustles into full-time jobs and that it is even more critical to innovate and build the tools merchants need to succeed. Join Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan for a one-on-one conversation with Harley Finkelstein on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

COVID-19 has dramatically impacted standard treatment and care for cancer patients. On Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET, hear from renowned oncologists Jeffrey Drebin, MD, chair of surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Noopur Raje, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, on the innovative new approaches they’ve created at two of the nation’s most acclaimed cancer centers. Actress and author Lisa Ray will also join to share her personal story of being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at the height of her career and how a then-controversial treatment saved her life.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) overwhelmingly won reelection this cycle despite attacks from her opponent and President Trump. Omar’s hands-on campaigning also helped deliver her state as a win for the Biden-Harris ticket. Part of the progressive squad in the U.S. House, Omar intends to help shape the course of the 117th Congress. Omar will join Jonathan Capehart for a one-on-one discussion about the election, her legislative goals and more on Cape Up Live on Monday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Genentech, the American biotechnology company, began trials in March to see if one of its existing medicines could be used to combat COVID-19 as it spread across the U.S. causing hospital overruns and thousands of deaths with a special effort to enroll diverse groups disproportionately impacted by the virus. Genentech CEO Alexander Hardy believes they’re learning a great deal that they will carry forward to better serve patients in the future. Join Washington Post columnist David Ignatius for a one-on-one conversation with Hardy on Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

While our health-care system has been overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has also led to an acceleration of innovations, opening new avenues of care for patients and clinicians in oncology. From expanded access to specialists, to remote monitoring, to better documentation of test results, telemedicine has emerged as an efficient method for providing patient care and advancing health care in these uncertain times. At the same time, new breakthroughs in understanding the genetic and cellular roots of cancer have also led to an exciting new chapter in precision medicine, a type of treatment that doctors and government officials want to make more widely available to patients.Washington Post Live will host two live events examining the latest developments in oncology with key policymakers, top-line doctors, and high-profile cancer advocates. We will also look at how telehealth is ushering in a new era of cancer care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, including how doctors are trying to broaden access to care, and hear inspiring stories from survivors and caregivers. Part one will take place Thursday, Nov. 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Join Post Live Election Daily, hosted by national political reporter Robert Costa, for a daily snapshot of the state of the 2020 election in a fast-paced program. On Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET, tune in for the day’s political headlines, the inside track on key congressional races and the behind-the-scenes assessment on the presidential race in top battleground states. Each day we’ll look at the latest polling and analysis and hear from key newsmakers and top political players.