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NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas about the council's vote to increase its police force, shifting from an earlier vote to defund the department.

During the height of pandemic closures, three artistic directors spoke about their hopes for what theater would look like when it reopened. More than a year later, we check in to see what's changed.

Scott Simon talks with WKMS reporter Derek Operle about damage and casualties from last night's severe storms, which tore through the South and Midwest.

Scott Simon talks with Ronnie Noel, an official in Hopkins County, Kentucky, about how severe weather and tornados last night have affected his area.

Maria Ressa of the Philippines is one of two journalists to have received the Nobel Peace Prize this week, highlighting a message about the need for press freedom.

Senator Bob Dole's remains lie in repose in his hometown of Russell, Kansas, where residents once raised funds for his recovery from war wounds, and later, helped launch his long political career.

Severe weather across several states in the Midwest and the South have left dozens injured and destroyed hundreds of buildings. In Kentucky, the governor says at least 70 people may be dead.

November's Consumer Price Index spells trouble for President Biden, though he emphasizes inflation is a short-term problem. Also, the latest in the January 6th investigation.

In Erin and Philip Stead's follow-up to 2010's A Sick Day for Amos McGee, the fastidious zookeeper gets help from his animal friends to finish his chores, so they can go on an exciting outing.

Yellowstone's bison population is booming and will be culled. Scott Simon talks to Troy Heinert, executive director of the InterTribal Buffalo Council, about how tribes are involved.