The Washington Post's Mary Ilyushina joins us to discuss the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. And, NPR's Ron Elving and NBC's Scott Wong talk about Vice President Kamala Harris' strong defense of NATO and condemnation of Russia. Then, archivist David Lemieux shares his experience listening to thousands of hours of live Grateful Dead shows searching for gems.

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The Washington Post's Arelis Hernandez explores why the number of migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped by 50% in January. And, Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, discusses contract negotiations after Alaska Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike. Then, we reconnect with a Palestinian-American translator who got his family out of Gaza and into Cairo, Egypt. Plus, historian Wafa Ghnaim talks about tatreez, a traditional Palestinian embroidery art form.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby talks about the airline's plan to be net-zero by 2050. And, Grist's Jake Bittle explores the environmental impact of liquefied natural gas. Then, WBUR's Andrea Shea reports on why Valentine's Day was about being sour and salty in the Victorian era. Plus, Berkley editorial director Cindy Hwang talks about trends in the romance novel genre.

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NPR's Greg Myre joins us to talk about ceasefire negotiations and deteriorating conditions in Gaza. And, Michal Brody-Bareket talks about a group of Israeli mothers with sons fighting in the war who are calling for ceasefire. Then, author Gene Luen Yang and illustrator Leuyen Pham discuss their new graphic novel "Lunar New Year Love Story."

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Inside Election's Nathan Gonzales talks about former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's unexpected entry into the Senate race. And, automotive expert Tu Le talks about how Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has overtaken Tesla in sales of electric cars. Then, Zach Woods and Brandon Gardner talk about their new satire series "In the Know," which parodies NPR.

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Fox News's Chad Pergram and Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston join us to talk about Trump's win in Nevada and the decision not to charge Biden with mishandling of documents. And, University of Baltimore professor Kim Wehle joins us to break down Supreme Court justices' skepticism over the case to ban former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot. Then, The Ringer's Lindsay Jones explains what's at stake for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Super Bowl Sunday. Our resident chef Kathy Gunst also shares recipes for Super Bowl snack favorites including ribs and artichoke dip.

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The New York Times Magazine Emily Bazelon talks about the Supreme Court hearing arguments over whether Trump can stay on Colorado's primary ballot. And, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge talks about addressing a gap in Black homeownership amid a jump in homelessness. Then, we hear from a Palestinian man in California, who got stuck there when the war broke out.

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Strategists Alice Stewart and Bill Press join us to talk about the latest political news. And, NPR's Domenico Montanaro joins us to talk about the new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll that found immigration is a key issue for voters. Then, ProPublica's Debbie Cenziper has been investigating faulty sleep apnea machines for years. She joins us to talk about the recall of devices linked to cancer, respiratory disease and death.

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Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade talks about the expected decision on allegations against Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis related to the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. And, STAT's Lev Facher talks about the first major update to methadone treatment regulations for more than two decades. Then, with bakeries closed in Gaza due to the scarcity of electricity and flour, 26-year-old Nisreen Shehade has been baking bread for her family and other displaced Gazans in a tent.

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KUNR's Lucia Starbuck joins us to talk about the primary and caucus coming up this week in Nevada. Nevada voter Zoila Sanchez weighs in too. And, The Atlantic's Tim Alberta discusses his new book about and personal experiences in an evangelical community that overwhelmingly supports former President Donald Trump. Then, filmmaker Matt Moyer talks about his latest documentary "Inheritance," which follows generations of poverty and addiction in one family from Appalachian Ohio.

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