What if we've got it all wrong, and counting calories is not the way to lose weight? That could be the case and according to one Economist writer, "it's time to bury the world's most misleading measure." Also, as the number of deaths from the coronavirus in China rises to 17, the new outbreak is impacting airline travel.

Members of the public can watch the impeachment trial of President Trump in person if they are able to get tickets from their senator. Host Robin Young talks to Mary Finn and Aidan Hollinger-Miles, who received tickets to watch the first day of the trial from the office of Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley. Also, chef Kathy Gunst shares three fish dishes that use smoked, frozen and canned fish.

The World Economic Forum published a new report on social mobility that ranks countries on how easy it is for a person born to a poor family to reach the middle class. Also, the media is pushing back against restrictions on covering the Senate impeachment trial. What does limited access for reporters mean for the public? We talk to NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.

The 2020 U.S. census officially starts Tuesday in the remote villages of Alaska. NPR's census reporter, Hansi Lo Wang, is there and speaks with Robin Young about the day's events. Also, the recent smoking ban at all Veteran Administration medical facilities has been lauded for creating a healthier environment for veterans and federal employees. But the new smoke-free policy has been difficult for some veterans and staff, Stephanie Colombini of WUSF reports for the American Homefront Project.

What does spirituality look like in the classroom? Hundreds of educators, philanthropists and nonprofits recently convened at Columbia University Teachers College's "Spirituality in Education" conference to answer that question. Also, Sharon Langley was the first African American to ride the carousel at the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland on the day the park was formally integrated. Langley has now co-written a new children's book about it.

Wildfires in Australia have killed at least 28 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Gemma Carey, a professor at the University of New South Wales, talks to us about having a miscarriage during the fires and whether she still wants to have children. Many cannabis companies saw their stock prices soar in the first few months of 2019, only to see their valuations collapse. We speak with Jeremy Berke, senior reporter for Business Insider.

Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz are set to join Trump's impeachment legal team. Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, joins us to discuss what this means for Trump's legal team. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent more on ads in his campaign for president than any of his rivals for the Democratic nomination. Ken Goldstein, a professor at the University of San Francisco, joins us to discuss.

More than 95% of clothing sold in the U.S. is imported. But there are signs that "Made in America" is making a comeback. Host Peter O'Dowd takes a closer look. Also, Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a gun rights rally planned in Richmond on Monday. The rally has attracted the attention of militia and extremist groups.

Where do the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on disability rights? We talk with the director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress about the major disability policies being discussed this election season. Also, technology and the web can be used to foster empathy, community and even spirituality. As part of our series on secular spirituality, Standford professor Jamil Zaki joins us to discuss the technology of kindness.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to us about his plan to address the state's growing homeless population and housing crisis. He has proposed a $1 billion plan. Also, Illinois residents bought nearly $11 million worth of recreational marijuana in the first five days after it became legal. WBEZ's Mariah Woelfel reports the demand sent dispensaries into a frenzy.