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Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on the second wave of Covid-19, how and when he expects vaccines to roll out, and why the next 2-3 months of the pandemic will be the hardest yet.

Social Security expert and “benefits guru” Mary Beth Franklin with advice and strategies for those who may be re-thinking retirement and social security claiming plans due to the pandemic.

Operation Warp Speed’s Therapeutics lead Dr. Janet Woodcock on therapies in development, how to interpret pauses in vaccine trials, and why the vast majority of drug trials don’t yield actionable information.

Ellen Kullman led DuPont through the depths of the financial crisis in 2009, fought and won a proxy battle with an activist investor, and then became CEO of 3D printing company Carbon just months before the pandemic disrupted business. She shares her strategies for keeping calm - and in control - during times of crisis.

Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss shares techniques for tough conversations in business.

How can business leaders turn good intentions and pledges for diversity into practice? Kearny Chairman Alex Liu, Nielsen Global Connect CEO David Rawlinson, and Accenture CEO Julie Sweet share actionable ways to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Black business leaders discuss how real change begins in the C-suite, and why increasing diversity at their organizations is a personal issue.

In the face of a global health crisis and economic uncertainty, some small business owners see an opportunity to pivot, innovate, and even grow their businesses. A look at the resources and strategies helping businesses succeed, with former SBA head Maria Contreras-Sweet, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Neil Bradley, and the NFIB’s Holly Wade.

Biodefense expert and author of “Inside the Hot Zone” Dr. Mark Kortepeter on the best strategies for managing the spread of coronavirus, Americans’ willingness to take a brand new vaccine, and what Covid-19 can teach us about biological warfare.

Entrepreneur, author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk on the best digital platforms and strategies for connecting businesses with their customers online. 

An honest conversation about the unique challenges that Black-owned businesses face, and an exploration of ideas and resources available to support them. With Shelley Willingham, Founder & CEO of Douglas Alexandra Agency, and Teri Williams, President & COO of OneUnited Bank, the country’s largest Black-owned bank.

“Shark Tank” co-host Kevin O’Leary with some hard truths and advice for small business owners facing a pandemic and economic uncertainty. When does it make sense to weather the storm, and when is it smarter to close up shop and move on? 

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg talks to CNBC’s Jim Cramer about the company’s financial and technological initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses.

Dr. David Ho, the groundbreaking scientist who changed the course of the AIDS epidemic, is now tackling Covid-19.

Peter Diamandis, Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, on why we are not going back to our pre-pandemic work, how we can partner with AI on the jobs of the future, and what video games can teach us about reskilling our workforce.

Dr. Zeke Emanuel says Americans shouldn’t expect life to get back to “normal” before November 2021. The physician, bioethicist, and author tells CNBC’s Meg Tirrell what that process looks like and how we get there.

Jim McKelvey, co-creator of Square, on why the most innovative ideas come out of turbulent times.

Bill McDermott, CEO of ServiceNow, on best practices for managing a remote workforce and how Covid-19 is accelerating the ‘workflow revolution.”

How CEOs Christal Bemont (Talend) and Julie Sweet (Accenture) are innovating to make digital and cultural changes at their companies that will last beyond the pandemic.

Dr. Purvi Parikh, who is running Covid-19 vaccine trials at NYU, provides insight on trial phases, who’s being tested, and how researchers ensure that trials are inclusive and accurate.