Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music, and entertainment, all brought alive through sound. Every weekday the two-hour show is hosted by Robert Siegel, Michele Norris, and Melissa Block. There is also a one-hour show on Saturdays and Sundays.
- U.N. Official: Biden Plan To Boost Refugee Resettlement 'Sends Important Signal'by Ari Shapiro on March 4, 2021 at 6:53 pm
The number of refugees has soared over the past four years, with more than 26 million refugees worldwide as of mid-2020, according to the United Nations refugee agency. Yet the number of refugees who have resettled in the U.S. has plummeted to a record low of […]
- How Canada Post Is Encouraging Folks To Reach Out And Write With Free Postcardsby Farah Eltohamy on March 4, 2021 at 5:14 pm
As the world approaches a year since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the appeal of virtual happy hours and other ways of staying connected via screens has faded for many people. Enter Canada Post, which is providing an alternate way for people to […]
- Should Have Stayed Mum: Interview With Queen Of Talk Lands Royals In Hairy Situationby editor on March 4, 2021 at 3:50 pm
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Two trend lines have moved in opposite directions over the last four years. One is the number of refugees worldwide. It has been soaring - 26.3 million as of mid-2020. The other is the number of refugees resettled in the U.S. It has […]
- A Writer's Memoir About Her Clerical Job Becomes The Movie 'My Salinger Year'by Bob Mondello on March 4, 2021 at 3:50 pm
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Two trend lines have moved in opposite directions over the last four years. One is the number of refugees worldwide. It has been soaring - 26.3 million as of mid-2020. The other is the number of refugees resettled in the U.S. It has […]
- Myanmar Military Used Live Ammunition To Quell Protestsby Michael Sullivan on March 4, 2021 at 3:50 pm
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Two trend lines have moved in opposite directions over the last four years. One is the number of refugees worldwide. It has been soaring - 26.3 million as of mid-2020. The other is the number of refugees resettled in the U.S. It has […]
- A Small Choral Group Is Betting Big On Tokenizing Their Art With Blockchainby Miguel Perez on March 4, 2021 at 3:15 pm
A choral group in Dallas hopes to use blockchain to monetize their new recording. Instead of making pennies from streams, they can sell a single copy for thousands of dollars... if they find a bidder.
- Vaccine Disparity Hits Home For Many Foreign-Born Doctorsby Farah Yousry on March 4, 2021 at 3:15 pm
Many U.S. doctors have received their COVID-19 vaccines, but nearly a third are foreign-born with family in countries facing no access to it — a disparity that troubles many as they fight the virus.
- Secretary Of State Described China As Biden's Biggest Political Testby Michele Kelemen on March 4, 2021 at 3:15 pm
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- 'Now Is Not The Time To Stop Wearing A Mask,' Says CDC Director Rochelle Walenskyby Jason Breslow on March 3, 2021 at 6:29 pm
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voiced concern on Wednesday about the recent climb in the number of new cases of the coronavirus, warning that pandemic fatigue and the loosening of restrictions may be setting the stage for yet […]
- How 2 Skiers Conquered Yosemite's Half Domeon March 3, 2021 at 5:17 pm
At the end of last month, two skiers achieved an unprecedented feat: descending the summit of Yosemite National Park's iconic Half Dome into the valley below. In 1865, a report declared that the rock formation — at more than 8,800 feet above sea level — […]
- Trump's Deal To End War In Afghanistan Leaves Biden With 'A Terrible Situation'by Terry Gross on March 4, 2021 at 12:37 pm
- Lee Isaac Chung Jotted Down Some Family Memories – They Became 'Minari'by Arun Venugopal on March 3, 2021 at 12:37 pm
- 'Klara And The Sun' Is A Masterpiece About Life, Love And Mortalityby Maureen Corrigan on March 3, 2021 at 8:41 am
- How Bellingcat's Online Sleuths Solve Global Crimes Using Open Source Infoby Terry Gross on March 2, 2021 at 12:31 pm
- With All The Twists And Turns 'Behind Her Eyes,' You'll Want To Watch It Twiceby David Bianculli on March 2, 2021 at 11:32 am
- Magician Derek DelGaudio Traces His Journey From Card Cheat To Illusionistby Dave Davies on March 1, 2021 at 12:26 pm