Right-wing extremist groups operate in ways that echo groups like ISIS. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston explores how a sense of purpose inspired an 18 year old to breach the Capitol. Also, this week marks a decade since the beginning of the Syrian civil war. CNN's Arwa Damon joins us to discuss her reporting of the conflict.

Air travel is starting to pick up again, but is it safe to travel? President of Uniglobe Travel Designers Elizabeth Blount McCormick answers listeners' questions about taking a vacation. And, this year's Grammys featured history-making achievements and thought-provoking performances. Jenna Wortham of The New York Times Magazine and Ivie Ani of AMAKA Studio join us to discuss.

Mexico is close to legalizing recreational marijuana and having one of the biggest cannabis markets in the world. Ryan Berg of the American Enterprise Institute explains what that will look like. And, in the early 1900s, Henry Perry changed the barbecue scene in Kansas City. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin shares the story of how this Black entrepreneur created an American institution.

One mother's 8-year-old son had to wait for over a month to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital where he could get the care he needs. She talks about how having to board in a hospital damages young mental health patients. And, a total of 65 journalists were killed worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Journalists.

KPCC entertainment reporter John Horn talks about the Oscar nominations, which were announced Monday morning. And CBS's Jill Schlesinger shares tips on filing your 2020 tax return.

The Department of Defense is looking into a Trump administration order to move the U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. As Dan Boyce of CPR reports, critics say the order to move was politically motivated. And, because of the pandemic, education experts are worried that achievement gaps are widening, especially for English language learners. CapRadio's Pauline Bartolone reports.

Jacob Collier's latest album, "Djesse Vol. 3," has earned him three Grammy nominations. He joins us to explain the album, his creative process and more. And, a new study finds that in comparing cities that saw Black Lives Matter protests from 2014 to 2019 to those that didn't, police killings decreased. Travis Campbell, the study's author, talks about his findings.

Netflix knows many of its 200 million subscribers share their login information with others. The company plans to crack down on that practice with various verification tactics. Also, starting Monday, Texas prisoners will be able to see their loved ones in person again with some restrictions. Kirsten Ricketts, who hasn't seen her husband since March 13, 2020, joins us.

After years of being told to keep quiet about her relationship, country singer Brooke Eden is being honest about her partner. She explains how country music is shifting. And, spring rains wash rock salt used to melt snow into rivers and streams, which can destroy freshwater ecosystems. WBUR's Jesse Remedios reports on why this problem has no simple fix.

Lawmakers in Kentucky voted to advance a bill that would make it a crime to taunt a police officer. Sen. Danny Carroll, a retired police officer and the bill's lead sponsor, joins us. And, jurors in Iowa have found reporter Andrea Sahouri not guilty of failing to disperse and interfering with official acts while covering a protest last year.