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Weekend Edition Saturday

Biden's top economics advisor weighs in on how omicron is affecting economic recovery

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Politics

Week in politics: Biden says there is no federal solution to the pandemic

by Ron Elving

Week in politics: Biden says there is no federal solution to the pandemic

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Give It Away Zero 7

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Simple Science Zero 7

The Coronavirus Crisis

An infectious disease specialist answers our questions about the new CDC guidance

by David Gura

An infectious disease specialist answers our questions about the new CDC guidance

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Challenging census results could mean more federal money for your community

A person holds a flyer explaining the benefits of participating in the census during a 2020 town hall in East Elmhurst, N.Y. Andrew Kelly/Reuters hide caption

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National

Challenging census results could mean more federal money for your community

by Hansi Lo Wang

Challenging census results could mean more federal money for your community

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Asia

'Waste pickers' in Istanbul are being targeted for deportation

by Durrie Bouscaren

'Waste pickers' in Istanbul are being targeted for deportation

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Confiding Vetiver

Religion

On the last day of Kwanzaa, the focus is on Imani, or faith

by David Gura

On the last day of Kwanzaa, the focus is on Imani, or faith

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Master Blaster (Jammin') Stevie Wonder

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Run To the Sun [Instrumental] [Instrumental][Version] Kevin Hays

Law

Jurors reconvene Monday morning in trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

by David Gura , Bobby Allyn

Jurors reconvene Monday morning in trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

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Music Interviews

Banjo star Bela Fleck talks his new album and playing Carnegie Hall

by David Gura

Banjo star Bela Fleck talks his new album and playing Carnegie Hall

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Psalm 136 Béla Fleck

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Flipper Béla Fleck & the Flecktones

The Coronavirus Crisis

Why omicron spreads so fast

by Will Stone

Why omicron spreads so fast

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Author Interviews

Almost a year after Jan. 6, two journalists release their book 'The Steal'

by David Gura , Danny Hensel

Almost a year after Jan. 6, two journalists release their book 'The Steal'

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Sleepwalkin' [Instrumental] Tom Verlaine

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A Parade in Littleton Tom Verlaine

National

Fires outside of Denver were the most destructive in Colorado history

by Sam Brasch

Fires outside of Denver were the most destructive in Colorado history

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Education

How schools are preparing to reopen as COVID-19 rages on

by David Gura

How schools are preparing to reopen as COVID-19 rages on

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Television

Betty White's big break was being the golden girl from the golden days of television

by Danny Hajek

Betty White's big break was being the golden girl from the golden days of television

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Nevertheless, I'm in Love With You [Instrumental] Cootie Williams

National Security

There are signs negotiators are making progress toward a nuclear deal with Iran

by Peter Kenyon

There are signs negotiators are making progress toward a nuclear deal with Iran

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Concept 11 Komodo

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Rocket Working for a Nuclear Free City

Sports

Saturday sports: Alabama and Georgia go to college football championship; Madden dies

by David Gura

Saturday sports: Alabama and Georgia go to college football championship; Madden dies

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Perspective

The tale of an Arctic Circle tour bus on a long, cold road home in a snowstorm

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Food

No New Year's celebration is complete without black-eyed peas

by David Gura

No New Year's celebration is complete without black-eyed peas

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