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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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9:29am Feb 20, 2021Politics & Government Politics & Government
Week In Politics: Ted Cruz Criticized For Traveling To Cancún Amid Deadly Texas Storm
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, took an ill-timed trip this week. Also, President Biden assured global national security officials the U.S. wants to strengthen international ties. -
8:15am Feb 20, 2021World News World News Politics & Government
Iran Demands U.S. Lift Sanctions Before It Reenters Nuclear Deal
In response to the Biden administration's offer to the rejoin nuclear talks, Iran says the U.S. must lift all sanctions before Tehran dials back its uranium enrichment efforts. -
David Zalubowski / AP 8:13am Feb 20, 2021Sports SportsOPINION: When Baseball Cards Sell For Millions, They Lose Their Real Value
NPR's Scott Simon offers his thoughts on why the value of baseball cards shouldn't be measured in dollars. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Health & Safety Health & Safety
How To Register For The Coronavirus Vaccine In Your State
The process to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines varies by place so NPR created a tool to help you understand how things work in your state and connect you with local resources. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Science Science
Wisconsin Biologist Charged In Caviar Scam
The top sturgeon biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and several others have been charged with crimes related to an illegal sturgeon caviar bartering ring. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Science Science
How The Military Helped Bring Back The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
The U.S. military and conservation groups forged an unusual alliance to help save the red-cockaded woodpecker, but a Trump-era move to take the bird off the endangered list could threaten the species. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Sports Sports
Saturday Sports: Naomi Osaka Wins Australian Open, Earning Fourth Grand Slam Title
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the men and women's Australian Open finals and what's next for Serena Williams. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Sports Sports
Javelin Thrower Kara Winger Breaks Down Her Pandemic Training Routine
The pandemic has forced many athletes to modify their training. Olympian Kara Winger talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the backyard "muscle deck" she created to hone her javelin throwing. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Arts Arts Music & Culture
How The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Is Diversifying Music
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Charles Dickerson, founder and conductor of The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, and cellist Hanna Innis about fostering diversity in orchestras. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021World News World News
Ugandan Opposition Leader Says Country's Leader Is Capturing Dissenters
NPR's Scott Simon asks Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine about Wine's claims the ruling regime is abducting dissidents. -
Jeff Lunden for NPR 8:01am Feb 20, 2021Arts ArtsWhere Are They Now? We Check In With Broadway Workers, Now Off Broadway
Each year ahead of the Tony Awards, we profile essential theater professionals who aren't centerstage. This year, with theaters closed due to COVID-19, we check back in to see how they are coping. -
8:01am Feb 20, 2021Books Books
Ali Benjamin Explores The Fallout Of The 2016 Election In Her New Novel
The 2016 election turned many lives upside down, including the characters in Ali Benjamin's new novel, The Smash-Up. NPR's Scott Simon asks Benjamin about her portrait of a family in upheaval.
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