Essayist and critic William Deresiewicz explains how the digital age has devastated and demonetized the arts, the subject of his new book "The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech." Then, author and winner of the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction, Jessica J. Lee, discusses her new book in which she discovers her Taiwanese heritage through the country's expansive nature and mountain ranges.

Today is World AIDS Day. How is Canada faring in its commitment to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030? Then, examining the latest research and treatments in Canada and whether we're any closer to a vaccine.

Few countries have avoided national lockdowns during the pandemic. How has Canada's approach compared to the rest of the world? Then, examining the impact that the pandemic has had on older adults.

Ontario's deputy premier and Minister of Heath, Christine Elliott, talks to Steve Paikin about her government's handling of COVID-19's second wave and where we are on the road to acquiring a vaccine. Then, the province's manufacturing industry has faced some tough challenges over the past decade. But there is positive momentum building up in certain sectors like high-tech and automotive. Can Ontario regain its status as Canada's economic engine?

As the world awaits the arrival of vaccines for COVID-19, The Agenda explores what, if any capacity Canada has to manufacture the new kind of vaccines that have shown high efficacy. Also, how will they be rolled-out, once they arrive on Canada's shores. Then, TVO's regional journalists discuss issues in the communities they cover. And, a review of this week's top stories.