News Brief: Pandemic Status, Asian American Hate Crimes Bill, Infrastructure COVID-19 hot spots pop up again around the globe. Senate passes bill to address a spike in violence targeted at Asian Americans. Senate Republicans unveil smaller $568 billion infrastructure plan.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsCOVID-19 hot spots pop up again around the globe. Senate passes bill to address a spike in violence targeted at Asian Americans. Senate Republicans unveil smaller $568 billion infrastructure plan.NPR thanks our sponsors…News Brief: Pandemic Status, Asian American Hate Crimes Bill, Infrastructure COVID-19 hot spots pop up again around the globe. Senate passes bill to address a spike in violence targeted at Asian Americans. Senate Republicans unveil smaller $568 billion infrastructure plan.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsCOVID-19 hot spots pop up again around the globe. Senate passes bill to address a spike in violence targeted at Asian Americans. Senate Republicans unveil smaller $568 billion infrastructure plan.NPR thanks our sponsorsWW…

News Brief: Minneapolis Turmoil, J&J Shot, U.S.' Afghan Exit Plan The families of Daunte Wright and George Floyd call for justice. States pause using J&J's COVID-19 vaccine. The White House will announce a timeline for the U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsThe families of Daunte Wright and George Floyd call for justice. States pause using J&J's COVID-19 vaccine. The White House will announce a timeline for the U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.NOEL KING, HOST:Two families in Minnesota are dealing with the same pain.STEVE INSKEEP,...…News Brief: Minneapolis Turmoil, J&J Shot, U.S.' Afghan Exit Plan The families of Daunte Wright and George Floyd call for justice. States pause using J&J's COVID-19 vaccine. The White House will announce a timeline for the U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsThe families of Daunte Wright and George Floyd call for justice. States pause using J&J's COVID-19 vaccine. The White House will announce a timeline for the U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.NOEL KING, HOST:Two families in Minnesota are dealing with the same pain.STEVE INSKEEP,...WW…

News Brief: Chauvin Trial, COVID-19 Vaccine Demand, Supply Crunch Prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin trial will wrap up this week. In parts of the U.S., supply and demand for vaccines is a little lopsided. The White House holds a meeting on the lack of semiconductors.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsProsecutors in the Derek Chauvin trial will wrap up this week. In parts of the U.S., supply and demand for vaccines is a little lopsided. The White House holds a meeting on the lack of semiconductors.NPR thanks our sponsors…News Brief: Chauvin Trial, COVID-19 Vaccine Demand, Supply Crunch Prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin trial will wrap up this week. In parts of the U.S., supply and demand for vaccines is a little lopsided. The White House holds a meeting on the lack of semiconductors.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsProsecutors in the Derek Chauvin trial will wrap up this week. In parts of the U.S., supply and demand for vaccines is a little lopsided. The White House holds a meeting on the lack of semiconductors.NPR thanks our sponsorsWW…

John Boehner On The 'Noisemakers' Of The Republican Party Boehner was the Republican speaker of the House during much of the Obama presidency. His new memoir recounts his time leading House Republicans — even if that meant doing things he personally opposed.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsJohn Boehner says he couldn't win an election as a Republican these days. "I think I'd have a pretty tough time," he says. "I'm a conservative Republican, but I'm not crazy. And, you know, these days crazy gets elected. On the left and the right." Boehner has a new memoir, On the House, about...…John Boehner On The 'Noisemakers' Of The Republican Party Boehner was the Republican speaker of the House during much of the Obama presidency. His new memoir recounts his time leading House Republicans — even if that meant doing things he personally opposed.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsJohn Boehner says he couldn't win an election as a Republican these days. "I think I'd have a pretty tough time," he says. "I'm a conservative Republican, but I'm not crazy. And, you know, these days crazy gets elected. On the left and the right." Boehner has a new memoir, On the House, about...WW…

News Brief: Biden Gun Plan, Brazil's COVID Surge, Chauvin Trial Review Biden will announce steps his administration plans to take on gun violence. Brazil marks a deadly milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. The prosecution continues its case in the Derek Chauvin trial.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsBiden will announce steps his administration plans to take on gun violence. Brazil marks a deadly milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. The prosecution continues its case in the Derek Chauvin trial.NPR thanks our sponsors…News Brief: Biden Gun Plan, Brazil's COVID Surge, Chauvin Trial Review Biden will announce steps his administration plans to take on gun violence. Brazil marks a deadly milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. The prosecution continues its case in the Derek Chauvin trial.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsBiden will announce steps his administration plans to take on gun violence. Brazil marks a deadly milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. The prosecution continues its case in the Derek Chauvin trial.NPR thanks our sponsorsWW…

News Brief: Infrastructure Plan Criticized, Chauvin Trial, Herd Immunity Lawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsLawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:The White House is taking President Biden's infrastructure bill on the road.STEVE...…News Brief: Infrastructure Plan Criticized, Chauvin Trial, Herd Immunity Lawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsLawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:The White House is taking President Biden's infrastructure bill on the road.STEVE...WW…

News Brief: U.S. COVID Status, Ga. Voting Law, Plot Foiled In Jordan Despite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsDespite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.NPR thanks our sponsors…News Brief: U.S. COVID Status, Ga. Voting Law, Plot Foiled In Jordan Despite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsDespite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.NPR thanks our sponsorsWW…

News Brief: Biden News Conference, AstraZeneca Vaccine, Gun Debate President Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsPresident Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:President Biden holds his first solo press conference today after 64...…News Brief: Biden News Conference, AstraZeneca Vaccine, Gun Debate President Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsPresident Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:President Biden holds his first solo press conference today after 64...WW…

News Brief: Boulder Shooting, Gun Bills, Pandemic Survey Of Schools Colorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsColorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:Of the people shot at a Boulder, Colo., supermarket, the youngest...…News Brief: Boulder Shooting, Gun Bills, Pandemic Survey Of Schools Colorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsColorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:Of the people shot at a Boulder, Colo., supermarket, the youngest...WW…

News Brief: N.C. Shooting, DOJ Investigates Louisville Police, Mask Policy Only 20 seconds of police bodycam footage released in N.C. shooting. Justice Department launches a probe into Louisville's police department. The CDC is expected to update its mask-wearing policy.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsOnly 20 seconds of police bodycam footage released in N.C. shooting. Justice Department launches a probe into Louisville's police department. The CDC is expected to update its mask-wearing policy.NPR thanks our sponsors…News Brief: N.C. Shooting, DOJ Investigates Louisville Police, Mask Policy Only 20 seconds of police bodycam footage released in N.C. shooting. Justice Department launches a probe into Louisville's police department. The CDC is expected to update its mask-wearing policy.Toggle more optionsHeard onToggle more optionsOnly 20 seconds of police bodycam footage released in N.C. shooting. Justice Department launches a probe into Louisville's police department. The CDC is expected to update its mask-wearing policy.NPR thanks our sponsorsWW…