What we learned from the 2nd week of the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial Several legal experts say putting Rittenhouse on the stand was effective for the defense and agree that prosecutors have struggled at times to make their case. Closing arguments are expected Monday. Becky Sullivan
Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety? Psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff analyzes data on how racial bias affects police behavior. He shares how communities can rethink their public safety systems, and ultimately better respond to crises. Sanaz Meshkinpour
Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices? The U.S. patent system was designed to foster innovation and serve the public good. But it's no longer working as intended. Lawyer Priti Krishtel explains the consequences and how to change that. Sanaz Meshkinpour
'Rust' crew member files first lawsuit over accidental shooting incident on set Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a loaded gun last month. The incident has sparked debate about whether real guns have any place on movie sets. Mandalit del Barco
Judge approves $626 million settlement for victims of the Flint water crisis NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ted Leopold, co-lead counsel for the people of Flint, Mich., after a judge approved a settlement for victims of the city's water crisis. Ailsa Chang
Seattle budget chair defends latest police funding cuts The chair of the Seattle City Council’s budget committee says critics are spreading 'misinformation' about her proposal to cut $10.8m from SPD next year. Amy Radil
Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Tom Dreisbach
An Uber fee unfairly impacts riders with disabilities, a DOJ lawsuit says Federal prosecutors say the company hasn't modified its "wait time" policy to help riders with disabilities. Uber says it now waives fees for riders who certify that they're disabled. Joe Hernandez
A solar firm owner is sentenced to 30 years over a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme According to prosecutors, Jeff Carpoff and others used "Ponzi-like circular payments" to pay older investors with newer investors' money as the company's losses mounted. Joe Hernandez
Trump plans to appeal judge's decision to release Jan. 6 documents NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, about former President Trump's attempts to block the release of documents related to the U.S. Capitol attack.