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Aug. 6, 2021

The people left out of the infrastructure deal

The infrastructure bill making its way through the Senate doesn’t include money for caregivers. Today, we dive into what it’s like to take care of a partner who has a disability and to often not get compensated for that labor.
Aug. 5, 2021

Back-to-school struggles

Florida school districts defy the governor’s ban on mask mandates. An elementary school that welcomed its students back in the spring is still struggling to make a full return to normal. Plus, why you should rid your vocabulary of “corporate-isms.”
Aug. 4, 2021

The brothers Cuomo

As New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo faces an impeachment effort and calls for his resignation, his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, avoids mentioning the scandal on his show. Plus, your questions on the delta variant — and is NBC ruining the Olympics?
Aug. 3, 2021

‘Broke again’

The Biden administration is expected to announce a new action to limit evictions as a federal eviction moratorium expires. But it’s unclear how many people that will help. And, why the expanded child tax credit may not be a silver bullet against poverty.
Aug. 2, 2021

The art of the infrastructure deal

Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have come to rare agreement, crafting a trillion dollar-plan to fix infrastructure across the country.
July 30, 2021

The dream of a Black utopia

In 1983, the U.S. invaded the Caribbean nation of Grenada. Decades later, many Americans have no idea why — or that it happened at all. Today, in collaboration with “Throughline,” we tell a story of revolution, conquest and dreams of a Black utopia.
July 29, 2021

‘We don’t even think about race.’

Debates over critical race theory take over a town in Michigan. Plus, why breakthrough coronavirus infections do not mean that our vaccines aren’t working.
July 28, 2021

Return of the Mask

Why employers are getting bolder with vaccine mandates. How the pandemic worsened the opioid crisis. And the aftermath of the floods in Germany.
July 27, 2021

The price of being the GOAT

Why the U.S. women’s gymnastics team settled for a silver medal. And, the search for separated parents in rural Guatemala.
July 26, 2021

Investigating the insurrection

The political debate — and theater — surrounding a new House committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. And, why wildland firefighters in the West are burning out.
July 22, 2021

Marooned in Matamoros, Part 2

Fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Nancy sought asylum in the U.S. Instead, she got stuck in a Mexican border camp. In this two-part series, we explore what Nancy's ordeal reveals about the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy.
July 22, 2021

Marooned in Matamoros, Part 1

Fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Nancy sought asylum in the U.S. Instead, she got stuck in a Mexican border camp. In this two-part series, we explore what Nancy's ordeal reveals about the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy.
July 21, 2021

Can the Olympics be covid-safe?

The Tokyo Olympics are set to begin Friday, after dozens of people in the Olympic bubble have tested positive for the coronavirus. How soaring rent prices are becoming the new norm across the U.S. And, Anthony Bourdain and the ethics of audio deepfakes.
July 20, 2021

The release of Abdul Latif Nasir

The Biden administration has resumed repatriation of Guantánamo Bay detainees — a practice largely halted under former president Donald Trump. Plus, why some states are considering reinstating mask mandates.
July 19, 2021

The spyware secretly hacking smartphones

The military-grade spyware that’s being used to spy on journalists, human rights activists and business executives. Plus, a long overdue trip to space.
July 16, 2021

Crying in H Mart with Michelle Zauner

Michelle Zauner, author of “Crying in H Mart,” on grief, food and embracing her Korean heritage. Plus, what happens when a head of state gets a really bad case of the hiccups.
July 15, 2021

America’s collective amnesia in Haiti

How the killing of Haiti’s former president has sparked a constitutional crisis — and how years of U.S. intervention in the Caribbean country contributed to the chaos we’re seeing now.
July 14, 2021

Texas Democrats’ exodus

Why Texas Democrats are camping out in D.C. And how to stay safe in extreme heat.
July 13, 2021

To boost or not to boost?

The latest on coronavirus booster shots. What to expect from the Olympic Games with no spectators. And for better or worse: how to survive this summer’s wedding fatigue.
July 12, 2021

How to not get scammed

How to keep yourself and your employer safe from ransomware attacks. And, what to do if you get a scam call.
July 9, 2021

Curating Black history

As museums open up, we wanted to talk to the new director of the National African American Museum of History and Culture about what it means to interact directly with history. Plus, why air travel feels worse than ever.
July 8, 2021

Leaving Afghanistan

The future of Afghanistan as U.S. troops withdraw after a 20-year war. Plus, the future of autonomous weapons.
July 7, 2021

An assassination, and the future of Haiti

The assassination of Haiti’s president. And, a controversy over drug policies and Olympic athletes.
July 6, 2021

What the delta variant means for you

How the highly contagious delta variant is affecting the fight against the coronavirus. Plus, Nikole Hannah-Jones's fight for tenure and what it's like to be Black in higher education.