What the recently approved bankruptcy deal means for Puerto Rico NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Natalie Jaresko, executive director of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, about the territory's recently approved bankruptcy deal. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Microsoft, redistricting, and ferries, this week. Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Kitsap Sun reporter Josh Farley, Crosscut Eastern Washington reporter Mai Hoang, and Geekwire contributing editor Mike Lewis. Kevin Kniestedt
The 'Great Resignation' is giving workers more power, Labor Secretary Walsh says NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about the underlying causes of the "Great Resignation" and what he learned this past year from conversations with Americans across the country. Ailsa Chang
2 big energy firms exit Myanmar over human rights abuses by the military government Total Energies and Chevron say they are stopping all operations in Myanmar, citing rampant human rights abuses and deteriorating rule of law since the military overthrew the elected government. The Associated Press
What the Joe Rogan podcast controversy says about the online misinformation ecosystem More than a thousand health professionals are calling on Spotify to crack down on COVID-19 falsehoods aired on the podcast of the company's most popular host. Shannon Bond
McDonald's will expand testing of its meatless McPlant burger to 600 new locations The plant-based burger is set to reach participating locations in California and Texas on Feb. 14. The announcement comes as several other big fast-food chains are serving up more plant-based items. Rina Torchinsky
Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value For first time homebuyers it was one of the hardest years ever to afford a house. But homeowners saw tremendous gains in housing wealth. Chris Arnold
Experts see 'red flags' at nonprofit raising big money for Capitol riot defendants The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency. Tom Dreisbach
Restaurant workers are feeling a sense of déjà vu as omicron threatens the industry NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with a restaurant owner and worker on how the omicron variant and latest surge of COVID cases are once again disrupting their industry. Ailsa Chang
Carhartt blowback shows the tightrope companies face over vaccine mandate decisions Despite the Supreme Court striking down a vaccine-or-test rule for private employers, the workwear retailer is moving ahead with a mandate. The decision has fueled an outcry among some conservatives. Becky Sullivan
