Alabama Rep. Terry Sewell on the ongoing fight for voting rights NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) about the current fight over voting rights and redistricting in her home state of Alabama.
It's a cliché to call an election-year Congress do-nothing. The history doesn't match There's no law against making laws in an election year. There are special challenges, but the hurdles may loom larger in lore than in reality. Ron Elving
Secretary of State Blinken visits Poland to discuss further assistance to Ukraine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting Poland as Russia continues its assault on neighboring Ukraine. Joanna Kakissis
Rioters plea guilty this week as Jan. 6 panel alleges Trump broke the law Scott Simon speaks with independent journalist Marcy Wheeler, who covers national security, about the latest developments in the Jan. 6 insurrection trial. Scott Simon
Week in politics: Biden leads NATO in denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine President Biden succeeded in unifying NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which may give him more credibility to pursue his domestic agenda. Ron Elving
The end-emic phase is near? Washington's mask mandate ends soon It's the end of the statewide mask mandate as we know it — and not everyone feels fine. Katie Campbell
The White House says it's considering a range of options for Russian oil imports The White House emphasized the importance of maintaining a steady global energy supply amid Russia's war on Ukraine. Alana Wise
Republicans are looking to win over angry parents in November's elections Republicans believe COVID policies largely backed by Democrats are causing a schism among parents of school-age children — and that these "angry parents" will help the GOP win elections this year. Susan Davis
Sen. Lindsey Graham's apparent call for Putin to be assassinated draws backlash "The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out," the South Carolina Republican said. Democrats and Republicans denounced the suggestion. Bill Chappell
Executive Dow Constantine answers criticism and questions around King County's hotel housing program King County Executive Dow Constantine sits down with Soundside guest host Jeannie Yandel to answer listener questions about King County's new Health through Housing purchase, homelessness in the county, rising crime rates, and more. Sarah Leibovitz
