A recent study found the global abundance of oceanic sharks and rays has plunged more than 70% since 1970. Co-author of the study Sonja Fordham joins us. And, advocates are pushing for broader, structural immigration reform from the Biden administration. Ali Noorani, president and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, talks about his vision for the future of U.S. immigration.

An analysis by the Mountain West News Bureau shows Indigenous people in Montana are 60% more likely than white people to be killed by the police. Savannah Maher has the story. Also, the House Republican Conference meets Wednesday to discuss the fates of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Liz Cheney. It's a test of divisions within the party in the wake of Trump's impeachment. NPR's Claudia Grisales reports.

One of the most consequential journalists of our time is calling it a career. We speak with Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron about his retirement. And, Yosemite National Park is still cleaning up after extreme winds blew down 15 giant sequoias, forcing the park to close for almost two weeks. Park ranger Jamie Richards talks about conditions in the park now.

Former DHS intelligence analyst Daryl Johnson warned about the threat of domestic right-wing extremism 11 years ago, and now he says political violence could get worse unless the government does something. Johnson discusses his 2009 report that cautioned the growing domestic terror threat. Also, Ohio's governor has placed educators early in the vaccine rollout priority list. Medina County Superintendent Robert Hlasko talks about the state's vaccination effort.

The journalism industry is wrestling with the consequences of the crime beat, and the disproportionate impact it can have on communities of color. Mike Rispoli, news voices director of the Free Press, talks about his call for tearing down and rebuilding the crime beat. And, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson explains the long-term implications of remote work and what prohibited it from being as widespread in years past.

In Oregon, legislation that decriminalizes the use of all illegal drugs goes into effect on Monday. Voters approved a measure that calls for treating drug use as a public health issue and not a criminal offense. Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, joins us. Also, NPR's Juana Summers discusses the political power of Black women in the Senate now that Kamala Harris has become vice president.

During his administration, Trump set a combative tone with the White House press corps, especially with reporters who were women of color. Weijia Jiang, senior White House correspondent for CBS News, reflects on her time covering the Trump White House. Also, a new documentary "Try Harder!" highlights the pressures on high-achieving students at nationally-ranked Lowell High School in San Francisco.

Members of the online community WallStreetBets on Reddit created a frenzy for stocks that traditional Wall Street investors had decided to short, or bet against. "Endless Thread" host Ben Brock Johnson joins us. And, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police is calling for a permanent fence to be constructed around the complex due to heightened security threats since the insurrection. NPR's Susan Davis has more.

Turmeric has become popular in the U.S. in recent years because of its purported health benefits, but the spice has long been a staple of Indian and South Asian cuisine. Chef Kathy Gunst shares some recipes using the spice. Also, there have been reports of people skipping the line to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Medical ethics expert Arthur Caplan explains how to build a framework of vaccine ethics.

Illinois could soon become the first state to abolish cash bail after lawmakers passed a bevy of criminal justice reforms earlier this month. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins us. And, Allen Schauffler talks about his decision to donate his stimulus check to charity. He hopes that others who are able will invest their checks locally toward those who need it most.