Extreme heat has caused major disruptions in transit services across the Northeast, from warped train tracks to mechanical malfunctions. Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" explains why climate change is wrecking your commute. And, many people moved to Taos, New Mexico in the 1970s to break free from modern architectural conventions. Today, that tradition continues, with architects and builders pioneering the latest green building trends. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports. Then, in "The Connection Cure," author Julia Hotz tells stories of doctors who prescribe referrals for activities such as biking, museum visits and volunteering as a way to improve physical and mental health.

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In Taos, New Mexico, architect Michael Reynolds's off-grid Earthships recycle rainwater and produce their own electricity. But critics argue the homes may not be as sustainable as promised. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visited the community. Then, the Boeing Starliner remains docked at the International Space Station after another delay to returning home. LIVE Science's Ben Turner tells us more. And, family child care offered in a provider's home is a vital choice for working parents, but it's declining. Some states, including Massachusetts, are now reversing the trend. Here & Now's Ashley Locke reports.

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Lake Street Dive is releasing their eighth record, "Good Together." Two of the band's founding members, singer Rachael Price and drummer Mike Calabrese, join us. And, every year, NPR's Tiny Desk holds a month of performances by Black musicians. This year, the series focuses on Black female artists. Bobby Carter, host and series producer of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, talks about it. Then, a new "Legend of Zelda" game due out in September will put the titular Princess Zelda front and center as the game's main character. It's a first for the series, and Polygon Deputy Games editor Maddy Myers explains the significance.

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As the Supreme Court prepares to wrap up its current term in the next week, it still has to issue a series of big decisions, including on presidential immunity. Slate's Mark Joseph Stern breaks down the cases. Then, a nonprofit digital news site faces a defamation lawsuit by a former Mississippi governor over a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation. Mississippi Today's editor-in-chief Adam Ganucheau discusses what's at stake for national news gathering. And, astronomers predict that a new star will appear in the constellation Corona Borealis in the next few months. Astronomer David Wilson tells us what to watch for in the night sky.

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What drives Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? Israel Public Broadcasting's Nathan Guttman explains what makes Israel's longest-serving and most conservative prime minister tick. And, Willie Mays died at the age of 93. He's considered to be the greatest all-around baseball player ever. KQED's Brian Watt reports on his legacy. Then, Juneteenth is the newest national holiday in the U.S. Chef and author Klancy Miller joins us with some recipes and reflections on what freedom means.

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President Biden is announcing a new plan that protects undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens from deportation. NPR's Sergio Martínez-Beltrán tells us more. Then, Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, is a central figure in the war and in peace talks. We explore his motivations with the New York Times' Julian E. Barnes. For additional coverage of the Middle East, go to npr.org/mideast. And, this year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of bandleader, composer and pianist Duke Ellington. We remember the man and his music with his granddaughter Mercedes Ellington and biographer Larry Tye.

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Israel's military announced a daytime pause in fighting along a humanitarian aid corridor in southern Gaza. Fighting will continue in the Rafah area in southern Gaza. NPR international correspondent Daniel Estrin joins us. And, the 2024 election is expected to come down to a small margin between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. How could Black voters influence the outcome? Democrat advisor Basil Smikle Jr. and long-time Republican operative Shermichael Singleton join us. Then, "The Outsiders" won Best Musical at the 77th annual Tony Awards on Sunday and NPR contributor Jeff Lunden breaks down who took home wins.

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The Supreme Court on Friday struck down the federal ban on gun add-ons known as bump stocks. The Trace reporter Chip Brownlee tells us what the decision means. Then, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas is known as the "last stand" for a grassland that once covered vast swaths of North America. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visited the preserve. And, singer Joni Mitchell has reinvented herself throughout her career. NPR music critic Ann Powers' new biography "Traveling" follows Mitchell's wanderings and delves deep into the influences that paved her longer-than-60-year journey.

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The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration's rules for prescribing and dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone, preserving access to it. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick joins us. And, Chiquita Brands International must pay more than $38 million to the families of eight men killed during Colombia's civil war. Lawyer Marco Simons of Earth Rights International joins us. Then, our resident chef Kathy Gunst lays out some recipes for smørrebrød, or open-faced sandwiches from Denmark.

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Latinos will be a driving force in the upcoming election, but they don't vote in lockstep. GOP consultant Mike Madrid and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha talk about the priorities of Latino voters in 2024. Then, the FDA rejected MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. STAT's Olivia Goldhill joins us. And, the music industry hit its peak in 1999, making $39 billion in global profits. After that, everything changed when people began sharing copyrighted music online for free. Alexandria Stapleton, director of the new "How Music Got Free" documentary, tells us more.

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