--- description: Join TIME for discussions with some of the world's most influential people title: TIME 100 Talks With the World's Most Influential People image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0020ab440b4826a3/698a103209208f698c416f49/Time-100-talks-logo-16x9-1.png?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---   TIME100 Talks, an ongoing series of virtual conversations and experiences that convenes members of the TIME 100 community along with global leaders and experts from different fields to spotlight solutions to urgent global problems, launched in April with an installment that featured a number of speakers who addressed the challenges of the COVID-19 epidemic.TIME # TIME 100 Talks ## TIME100 Talks Articles *  [Watch the Full TIME100 Talks Series](/collections/time-100-talks/5830928/watch-time-100-talks/) byTIME Staff *  ['I Can Be Someone I Didn't Have.' Actor Simu Liu on Asian Representation and His Marvel Future](/collections/time-100-talks/5933641/simu-liu-shang-chi-time100-talks/) byRaisa Bruner *  [TWICE Delivers Uplifting Performance of 'DEPEND ON YOU' at TIME100 Talks](/collections/time-100-talks/5933963/twice-time100-talks/) byKat Moon *  ['I'm Here Today Calling for Transformation.' Mark Ruffalo and Gloria Walton on Climate Justice](/collections/time-100-talks/5897795/mark-ruffalo-gloria-walton-climate-justice/) byRaisa Bruner *  ['Life Has Not Been Easy.' Lin-Manuel and Luis Miranda on the Impact of Hurricane Maria and the COVID-19 Pandemic](/collections/time-100-talks/5894757/lin-manuel-luis-miranda-hamilton-election-documentary/) byAndrew R. Chow *  ['It's Been a Matter of Life and Death.' RN Bonnie Castillo on How Nurses Have Been Left to Fend for Themselves During the Pandemic](/collections/time-100-talks/5891640/bonnie-castillo-nurses-pandemic-ppe/) byTara Law *  [Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the Dangers of Politicizing the Coronavirus Pandemic](/collections/time-100-talks/5891630/tedros-who-politicizing-coronavirus-pandemic/) byMandy Oaklander *  ['Materialistic Things Take a Backseat.' Emilia Clarke on Hope and Empathy During the COVID-19 Pandemic](/collections/time-100-talks/5891634/emilia-clarke-time100-talks/) byRaisa Bruner *  ['I'm Really Glad We're Now Allowed to Not Just "Shut Up and Sing."' The Chicks on Music, Sexism and Democracy](/collections/time-100-talks/5891626/the-chicks-time100-talks/) byRaisa Bruner *  ['We Have to Stay Vigilant.' Sundar Pichai on Alphabet's Role in Fighting Misinformation and Safeguarding Elections](/collections/time-100-talks/5891624/sundar-pichai-time100-talks/) byAlejandro de la Garza *  [Rev. Al Sharpton Calls on Lawmakers to Act on Police Reform: 'The Time Has Come for Us to Go Back to Washington'](/collections/time-100-talks/5883353/reverand-al-sharpton-march-washington/) byMariah Espada *  ['These Are Stolen Lands Built By Swollen Hands.' Pharrell Williams on Re-Writing America's Past and Future](/collections/time-100-talks/5883355/pharrell-williams-time-100-talks/) byAndrew R. Chow *  [U.N. Secretary-General Warns U.S.-China Tensions Risk Dividing World Into '2 Blocs'](/collections/time-100-talks/5879439/antonio-guterres-un-us-china/) byJustin Worland *  [Women in Leadership Must Be Prepared to Face, and Fight, Sexism, Former Australian Leader Julia Gillard Says](/collections/time-100-talks/5879062/julia-gillard-women-leadership-sexism/) byAmy Gunia *  [Fred Swaniker on How Entrepreneurs Could Help Africa Emerge Stronger From the Coronavirus Pandemic](/collections/time-100-talks/5879437/fred-swaniker-coronavirus-african-entrepreneurs/) byMélissa Godin *  [Michelle Yeoh on Why Marvel's First Asian-Led Superhero Movie, _Shang-Chi_, Is So Important](/collections/time-100-talks/5878806/michelle-yeoh-shang-chi-asian-superhero/) byMegan McCluskey *  [Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI Makes 'Monster' Appearance at TIME100 Talks](/collections/time-100-talks/5879441/red-velvet-irene-seulgi-time100-talks/) byKat Moon *  ['We Opened Up Too Soon.' Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Wants Georgia to Roll Back Reopening](/collections/time-100-talks/5879027/keisha-lance-bottoms-time-100-coronavirus/) bySanya Mansoor *  ['Our Moment To Take Charge.' Eva Longoria on the Importance of Supporting Latino Communities Amid Coronavirus](/collections/time-100-talks/5878261/eva-longoria-time100-talks-momento-latino/) byMadeleine Carlisle *  [Ariel Investments Co-CEO Mellody Hobson Says the Pandemic's Economic Hardships Can Make Us 'Smarter About the Future'](/collections/time-100-talks/5878263/mellody-hobson-time-100-talks/) byNadia Suleman *  [Keedron Bryant's Anthem for Justice Has Led to a 'Dream Come True'](/collections/time-100-talks/5875836/keedron-bryant-anthem-for-justice/) byRaisa Bruner *  [Singer-Songwriter Lauv on Turning to Music and Coping in Quarantine](/collections/time-100-talks/5875829/lauv-time-100-talks/) byRaisa Bruner *  ['I Want to Do What I Can.' Lili Reinhart on Recognizing Privilege and Making Change](/collections/time-100-talks/5875834/lili-reinhart-time-100-talks/) byRaisa Bruner *  [Author Angie Thomas on How Books Are Transforming the Next Generation: 'They’re Realizing Their Power'](/collections/time-100-talks/5875827/author-angie-thomas-time-100-talks/) byPaulina Cachero *  ['We Have to Use Our Voice.' Desus and Mero Are Committed to Amplifying the Black Lives Matter Movement](/collections/time-100-talks/5875832/desus-and-mero-black-lives-matter/) bySanya Mansoor *  ['Africa is a Land of Opportunity.' United Bank for Africa Chairman Tony Elumelu on Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Africa](/collections/time-100-talks/5873441/tony-elumelu-time-100-talks/) byPaulina Cachero *  [Tammy Duckworth Says She Won't Let President Trump 'Politicize Our Government'](/collections/time-100-talks/5873445/tammy-duckworth-trump-protests/) byAbigail Abrams *  [Bill Gates on How the U.S. Can Course Correct Its COVID-19 Response: 'You Wish Experts Were Taking Charge'](/collections/time-100-talks/5873447/bill-gates-coronavirus-pandemic-time100-talks/) byMadeleine Carlisle *  [Erna Solberg on How Norway Is Reopening With Cautious Optimism: 'We Know Where the Risk Points Are'](/collections/time-100-talks/5868670/erna-solberg-on-how-norway-is-reopening-with-cautious-optimism-we-know-where-the-risk-points-are/) byMélissa Godin *  ['Sending Teachers and Students Into a House Fire With a Squirt Gun.' Chasten Buttigieg and NEA President Lily Eskelsen García Discuss Trump's School Reopening Plans](/collections/time-100-talks/5868674/lily-eskelsen-garcia-chasten-buttigieg-time100-talks-schools/) byMadeleine Carlisle *  ['Aren't We Living the American Experiment?' Yo-Yo Ma Discusses Music, Growth and Comfort](/collections/time-100-talks/5868672/yo-yo-ma-time100-talks/) byRaisa Bruner *  ['Never Ever Say It's Dead.' Why Sen. Tim Scott Is Still Hopeful for Police Reforms](/collections/time-100-talks/5869166/tim-scott-police-reform-bill/) byLissandra Villa and Molly Ball *  [Jill Scott: It's Time to Add 'Dimensions and Dynamics' to Black Female Characters](/collections/time-100-talks/5867277/jill-scott-time-100-talks-black-female-characters/) byRaisa Bruner *  [Early COVID-19 Vaccine Results Look 'Really Encouraging,' Says NIH Boss Dr. Francis Collins](/collections/time-100-talks/5867272/francis-collins-covid-vaccine/) byChris Wilson *  [Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Alicia Garza Says Joe Biden Is 'Far Away' From Changes Democratic Voters Want](/collections/time-100-talks/5867282/alicia-garza-black-lives-matter-biden/) byPaulina Cachero *  ['If We Don’t Have a Planet, We Don't Have Anything.' Rep. Deb Haaland on the Importance of Equity in the Climate Change Conversation](/collections/time-100-talks/5867274/deb-haaland-equity-climate-change/) byNadia Suleman *  ['We’ve Seen the Power of Protest.' Ellie Goulding on Why Environmental Activism Is Part of Her Platform](/collections/time-100-talks/5863755/ellie-goulding-environmental-activism/) byRaisa Bruner *  [Dr. Bernice King and Mayor Michael Tubbs on How Universal Basic Income Can Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap](/collections/time-100-talks/5863751/dr-bernice-king-and-mayor-michael-tubbs-on-how-universal-basic-income-can-help-address-the-racial-wealth-gap/) byTIME Staff *  [The Dalai Lama Says the Responsibility to Fight Racial Injustice Lies With ‘the People’](/collections/time-100-talks/5863749/dalai-lama-racial-justice-time100-talks/) byTIME Staff *  [Angelina Jolie Interviews Vanessa Nakate About Activism and the Power of African Voices](/collections/time-100-talks/5864698/angelina-jolie-vanessa-nakate/) byAngelina Jolie *  [Environmental Injustice Is Another Form of 'Assault on Black Bodies,' Says Sen. Cory Booker](/collections/time-100-talks/5863757/cory-booker-environmental-injustice-race/) bySanya Mansoor *  [Mark Cuban on Resuming the NBA Season—and How Bad a COVID-19 Outbreak Would Have to Get to Stop Again](/collections/time-100-talks/5860068/mark-cuban-nba-season-coronavirus/) byTIME Staff *  [Malcolm Jenkins and Maya Moore Say Widespread Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement Is Just the Beginning](/collections/time-100-talks/5860072/malcolm-jenkins-maya-moore-time10-talks-racial-injustice/) byTIME Staff *  ['Much Is Unpredictable.' NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Can't Guarantee NBA Restart as Coronavirus Cases Rise](/collections/time-100-talks/5860070/adam-silver-time-100-talks/) bySean Gregory *  [The Coronavirus Plus the Flu Could Equal a Devastating Fall and Winter, CDC Director Says](/collections/time-100-talks/5860066/coronavirus-flu-cdc-director/) byMandy Oaklander *  [Andrew Yang Discusses a Potential Biden Administration Cabinet Role—And What He Thinks Needs to Happen Before Reparations](/collections/time-100-talks/5860064/andrew-yang-time100-talks/) byAbby Vesoulis *  [Jordin Sparks on Speaking Up About Racial Injustice and Police Brutality: 'The Fear Is Very Real'](/collections/time-100-talks/5860062/jordin-sparks-george-floyd-protests/) byTIME Staff *  [D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce on Supporting the Drag Community in Times of Crisis](/collections/time-100-talks/5861364/shangela-feed-the-queens/) byTIME Staff *  ['It Was About Time.' Watch Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges Explain Why Recent Protests Give Her Hope](/collections/time-100-talks/5856293/ruby-bridges-protests-katie-couric/) byMadeleine Carlisle *  [‘This Is About True Reparations.' Rep. Ayanna Pressley on the Movement to Defund Police](/collections/time-100-talks/5857571/ayanna-pressley-defund-police-time100-talks/) byMadeleine Carlisle TIME 100 Talks With the World's Most Influential People ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CollectionPage","@id":"https://time.com/collections/time-100-talks/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/collections/time-100-talks/"},"headline":"TIME 100 Talks","description":"Watch for live discussions with Eva Longoria, Mellody Hobson and Reshma Saujani","url":"https://time.com/collections/time-100-talks/","datePublished":"2026-03-17T00:08:24.992Z","dateModified":"2026-03-17T00:08:24.676Z","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156}},"mainEntity":{"@type":"ItemList","numberOfItems":100,"itemListOrder":"Descending"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0020ab440b4826a3/698a103209208f698c416f49/Time-100-talks-logo-16x9-1.png?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/world/","name":"World"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-100-talks/","name":"TIME100 Talks"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/collections/time-100-talks/","name":"TIME 100 Talks"}}]}] ```