There's some promising news on the COVID vaccines front: data from AstraZeneca's candidate shows it might cut down on transmission of the coronavirus; and if that proves to be true, that's a big step forward, and we'll go In Depth on it.

The new head of the CDC waded into the delicate debate over reopening schools, saying teachers didn't have to be vaccinated for schools to safely reopen -- is she right?

And we'll tell you why lots of local doctors' offices across the country are no longer offering COVID testing.

A lot of us have been watching a lot more TV during the pandemic ... you've watched the good stuff...you've watched the worst stuff. And the Golden Globes ... first awards show of the season ... is getting slammed by critics for picking some unremarkable nominees.

We'll check in on Capitol Hill where controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene could be on the verge of being shut out from committee assignments.

And we'll talk with super-agent Leigh Steinberg to preview this year's subdued Super Bowl.

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We've been told that workplaces in California, from office buildings to factory floors, have been among the highest drivers of new coronavirus infections -- the problem is we don't have the full picture because the state hasn't been able to keep up with the data. We will go In Depth.

California is embarking on a third round of reopening after getting cases a little more under control, but this time there are new variants circulating. So will we do things differently this time?

And there's a worrying trend among people who have had early eligibility to receive COVID vaccinations: there's a pretty high refusal rate of the vaccine, and many of these people are frontline medical workers. How alarmed should we be?  

Former President Trump gives a glimpse of his impeachment defense, which will essentially amount to "this is all unconstitutional."

Russian opposition leader Alexsey Navalny has officially been sent to prison -- but...still...could he be the man to end Putin's iron grip on Russia?

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We suspected that the COVID pandemic and the aggressive push for vaccinations would be the pinnacle of the anti-vaccine movement, and we saw the first evidence of that over the weekend when a group of anti-vaxxer protesters managed to block entrance to Dodgers Stadium and delay COVID vaccinations for thousands. We will talk with an organizer in the anti-vaxxer movement and go In Depth on their distrust.

And when it comes to vaccines, have we been so focused on developing COVID vaccines that we've taken our eye off the ball of producing COVID treatments?

Later on today's show we'll be talking with Congressman Adam Kinzinger, one of only 10 Republicans who vote for impeachment of former President Trump; he's now starting a super PAC with the aim to limit Trump's influence over the GOP.

And a group of moderate Republican senators is at the White House today to negotiate the COVID economic stimulus bill and give President Biden his first test on calls for political unity.

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Lots of coronavirus news to get to ... starting with the growing debate over how many face masks is the right amount of face masks. One. Two. Three? And then, is California taking steps to open back up again too quickly? We have with us a COVID policy advisor to President Biden.

Then ... on vaccines, plenty of developments: will the next round of candidates be up to the high standards set by Moderna and Pfizer, and how will they fare against the new variants?  

We'll go In Depth on all of it.

Gamestop. Still happening. Will this week's trading frenzy around GameStop change the way Wall Street works, or will this "Reddit Revolution" be short-lived?

COVID couples stress is real, and it's putting relationships to the test as the pandemic drags on.

And finally..........there's a new lawsuit that will never, ever have you looking at a Subway tuna sandwich the same way.

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Ready or not, the much-discussed South Africa COVID variant -- that might not be as responsive to vaccines -- is officially in the United States. How concerned should we be and is there much we can do at this point? We'll go In Depth.

For California's senior citizens, getting their vaccinations has been anything but easy or pleasant -- is the state doing enough to help seniors?

And all kinds of bad habits are on the rise during this pandemic, since we're stressed out and isolated .... but here's a new one: early evidence is showing cigarette sales are on the increase, reversing years of declines.

Gamestop. And the stock market. Do you know what I'm talking about? Do you understand it? People are either full-in on this or sitting there going ... please explain. So. We're going to do that . This David vs. Goliath battle between traders on Reddit and the hedge funds.

And General Motors, trucks and muscle cars, right? Announcing today ....that it's going all-electric by 203. Are you ready?

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President Biden has made battling the pandemic his top priority. The big focus now is on vaccine distribution. The president says his administration is working to buy another 200 million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. But, one senior adviser says it'll be "months before everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get one."

LA County's newest supervisor takes over as the county is the world's COVID-19 hotspot. We ask Holly Mitchell what she and the other supervisors plan to do to keep people safe as more businesses are opening back up. 

Not all businesses actually shut down when they were supposed to. We get into how they created an underground economy.

California Senator Alex Padilla talks to us about plans to get vaccines to the state and if there's enough momentum in the Senate to convict former president Trump in his impeachment trial.

A health care worker in Santa Ana died shortly after getting the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

And dogs don't talk, do they? Actually, they can. Sort of.

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California's COVID vaccination efforts, which stumbled out of the gate, are getting another re-do ..... *out* is priority status for receiving vaccines based on your occupation or pre-existing conditions. *In* is an age-based system. Will it work? We'll go In Depth.

We've been telling you about the new variants of COVID which are being tracked all over the world: we're going to give a better explanation about why the evolution of the virus matters a whole lot for how quickly we can control it.

And as predicted: the rich, the famous and the well connected are all using their influence to jump to the front of the line for COVID vaccinations.

Now that restaurants in LA County have been given the green light to re-start outdoor dining, we're going to check in with two chef/owners on how they've kept their businesses afloat..............and whether the outdoor dining lifeline can keep their doors open.

The CDC delivers the strongest evidence yet that on-campus learning for students is relatively safe.

And the second attempt at impeaching now former President Trump .... is looking like an uphill battle.

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Open, once more--kind of. As California lifts its regional shelter in place orders, which had kept segments of the economy like outdoor dining and hair salons shuttered, you could be forgiven for being more than a little confused. That's because the rules can still change from one county to another.......all while COVID infection and hospitalization rates remain pretty high. So we'll go In Depth.

The new virus variants we've been telling you about out of South Africa and the United Kingdom? They're likely indicators that we'll all be needing to get regular, annual coronavirus vaccinations.

And we'll tell you why it might be time to ditch the cloth mask in favor of a medical-grade face covering.

Dr. Deborah Birx ... former head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.........says what she saw in the administration's response to the pandemic was a disorganized mess. And yet she never said a thing about it, until now.

Impeachment of the now former President Trump is on. 

And trying to decipher our schizophrenic markets and read those economic tea leaves.

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The U.S. military has a decidedly mixed history when it comes to race relations: it was the first element of American society that welcomed minorities into the ranks, but it has also battled deeply rooted racism among enlisted members. So we will go In Depth on Lloyd Austin becoming the first African American to lead the Pentagon.

What is the filibuster in the U.S. Senate and why is it such a source of contention in this era of razor slim majorities? We'll take a look at several fights ongoing in the Senate, from the filibuster to impeachment.

And with the news that release of the latest James Bond film will be delayed, again, it's a sobering realization that Hollywood likely won't be returning to normal any time soon.

This is not welcome news: a coronavirus variant in the United Kingdom might turn out to be not only more contagious but also deadlier ... and then another variant in South Africa may be resistant to antibodies....

And President Biden with the Defense Production Act to boost vaccine production ... how quickly will that work? Will it work?

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There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming Biden administration, which is inheriting a deadly pandemic. 400,000 Americans have died and according to the President, another 100 thousand may die before things turn around.

So .... Mr. Biden wants more of us to mask up ... and to use the defense production act to kick up vaccine supplies -- will it work? We'll go In Depth.

Speaking of vaccines, the supplies are nowhere near what was promised and as a result, states are failing to meet demand. We're going to talk with two members of California's COVID vaccine advisory committee on the bottleneck, which might take months to unravel. 

What have we learned over the last year? Are we at all better prepared to handle the next pandemic, what if it's even deadlier?

And the dreams of those who had bought into conspiracy theories over a second Trump term....including Qanon and Proud Boy messaging....what does the future hold for people who have become radicalized? Many of them...gun owners.

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