In-depth reporting on the COVID-19 vaccine development, and in the context of health precautions, an enlightening discussion with Professor Dan Ariely on why it’s hard to change people’s behavior.
Coronavirus Impact Reports: Week of November 16

In-depth reporting on the COVID-19 vaccine development, and in the context of health precautions, an enlightening discussion with Professor Dan Ariely on why it’s hard to change people’s behavior.
Organizations provide virtual field trips on Let’s Learn so children can see dance performances, meet animals, visit botanical gardens and more.
In a PBS NewsHour livestream, Amna Nawaz and Yamiche Alcindor will discuss these issues and take viewer questions on Friday, November 13 at 11 a.m.
In-depth reporting on the COVID-19 vaccine development, plus COVID-19 repercussions on employment, social services, the economy and politics.
FRONTLINE films on Amazon, the Syrian War and Saudi Crown Prince; a NOVA film on COVID-19, and American Experience’s series Chasing the Moon.
The dramatic series examines moral and political reckonings in post-war Germany, and how its division into two countries plays out in a small town.
In-depth reporting on the COVID-19 health emergency, and its repercussions on employment, social services, the economy and politics.
A “superbly understated performance,” by Hugh Laurie and a reminder of “enduring truths,” are among critics’ praises of the new Masterpiece series.
As well as live PBS NewsHour Election Night coverage 7pm to 2am, reporting from Pennsylvania (via Washington Week) and North Carolina (PBS NewsHour Weekend) is featured Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
In-depth reporting on the coronavirus, including rising cases internationally and forecasts for the fall and winter season.