Black Lives and Self-Evident Truths Pt. I: On Campus Activism and Calls for Change

On Episode One of this two-part BUTV10 special report, George Abunaw and Solange Hackshaw explore how policymakers are reacting to protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Former Mass. Governor Deval Patrick discusses how to reallocate funding for law enforcement and prevent police brutality. NAACP Regional President Juan Cofield and BU student activist Archelle Thelemaque talk about how activism has played out on college campuses. And BU Student Government President Oliver Pour, BU UMOJA President Stephanie Tavares and BU Law School Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig participate in a panel discussion of Boston University’s response to the recent demonstrations.

Cliff Dive

President Dixon shows his true colors. Rachel searches for the truth. Gemma is confronted with a decision that will change her life, and that of Beacon Hill College.

Pandemic Perspective Pt. 2: The World Responds to the Coronavirus

On Episode Two of this two-part COVID-19 special report, Chloe Hudson and Chloe Liu explore the national and international responses to the coronavirus. Former CDC Media Relations Director Glen Nowak assesses the Trump administration’s communications about COVID-19. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein discusses reactions to the virus from countries around the globe. Haley Chi-Sing sits down with BU journalism students to talk about reporting in the age of the coronavirus. And NPR and WBUR producer Ciku Theuri shares how she has approached reporting on the pandemic.

Pandemic Perspective Pt. 1: College and COVID-19

On Episode One of this two-part COVID-19 special report, Chloe Hudson and Chloe Liu explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on college students. BU Economics professor Laurence Kotlikoff explains how students can fight the financial toll of the virus. Nermeen Dashoush of Wheelock College of Education and BU Journalism professor Brooke Williams share their takes on online classes in a new era of self-isolation. And Nick McCool sits down with NBC10 Boston reporter Malcolm Johnson to discuss the ways different generations have confronted the coronavirus threat.