Rachel Martin

Host, Weekend Edition Sunday

Rachel Martin appears in the following:

News brief: Ukraine-Russia, omicron cases decline in places, Palin v. 'Times'

Monday, January 24, 2022

The U.S. weighs sending 5,000 troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia. COVID cases decline sharply in areas of the Northeast and Midwest. Sarah Palin faces off against The New York Times Monday.

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The Supreme Court delivered 2 decisions on vaccine rules for U.S. workers

Friday, January 14, 2022

One decision by the high court upholds a mandate for 10 million health care employees. The other decision blocks the rule meant for 84 million workers at companies.

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News brief: vaccine-or-test ruling, Jan. 6 charges, Novak Djokovic

Friday, January 14, 2022

Supreme Court delivers two key decisions on vaccine rules. The Oath Keepers leader is charged with conspiracy in the Jan. 6 riot. Australia's revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa again.

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Britain's Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal patronages and military titles

Friday, January 14, 2022

Prince Andrew has given up his military's titles and royal sponsorships, and will defend himself as a private citizen in a civil suit in New York accusing him of sex abuse.

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With Russian troops at Ukraine's border, talks to avert a conflict end deadlocked

Friday, January 14, 2022

The U.S., Russia and European powers have tussled over the post-Cold War era in a series of talks that ended with no resolution to the standoff over Ukraine — which Russia is threatening to invade.

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With omicron so transmissible, experts warn everyone to up their mask game

Thursday, January 13, 2022

The CDC is expected to recommend that Americans to upgrade their masks to high-efficiency respirators. But how do you find one that fits you — and is legit?

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Russia and the West go into the third round of talks over the fate of Ukraine

Thursday, January 13, 2022

A deep divide remains between Russia and NATO over Ukraine. There is hope that the third and final round of talks will bring a breakthrough.

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News brief: voting rights, high-filtration masks, U.S.-Russia talks

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Democrats look for a way forward on voting rights. Health officials say wearing an effective mask is more important than ever. Russia and NATO go into the third and final round of talks on Ukraine.

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In Brussels, NATO officials will meet with Russian team on Ukraine

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Russia meets Wednesday with NATO members to discuss the future of Ukraine, where Russia has already annexed the Crimean peninsula, stirred up an insurgency and is now threatening another invasion.

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As Russia threatens its neighbor Ukraine, how are Ukrainians reacting?

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

While Russia, the U.S. and NATO allies talk about the future of Ukraine this week, Ukrainians contemplate the threat of further Russian invasion, and whether the West will have their backs.

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News brief: omicron overwhelms ERs, NATO-Russia talks, Trump interview

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The U.S. hits another COVID record. NATO officials meet with a Russian delegation to try to prevent another invasion of Ukraine. Pressed on election lies, ex-President Trump cuts NPR interview short.

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News brief: voting rights speech, schools juggle COVID, Novak Djokovic

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

In Atlanta, Biden will advocate for protecting voting rights. Some schools resume online classes because of COVID-19. The latest on the saga in Australia involving tennis star Novak Djokovic.

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The challenges of trying to keep schools open during the omicron surge

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

With COVID-19 surging, schools may decide to send students home temporarily. What's going on behind the scenes, as school leaders fight to keep the doors open — despite staffing and safety issues.

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There is a record number of new COVID cases as well as hospitalizations

Monday, January 10, 2022

The U.S. is averaging more than 700,000 cases of the coronavirus every day. And the number of people being hospitalized across the country, including young children, is hitting new highs, too.

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In a private ceremony Sunday, the 79th annual Golden Globes were handed out

Monday, January 10, 2022

The Golden Globes weren't televised or streamed online. The results were posted online and on Twitter. The changes were in response to scandals that rocked the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

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News brief: Bronx fire, record COVID-19 cases, U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine

Monday, January 10, 2022

A fire in a New York City high-rise apartment building has killed 19 people. New coronavirus cases are up to about 700,000 per day. The U.S. and Russia are holding talks Monday in Geneva.

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Around the world, what does it mean to be fully vaccinated?

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

The question of what fully vaccinated means might be changing as booster shots are becoming more important. More data, and new policies, are emerging in the U.S. and around the world.

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News brief: isolation guidelines, sedition hunters, Theranos whistleblower

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

The CDC says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed. Amateur sleuths help to track down Jan. 6 rioters. Elizabeth Holmes' fraud conviction wouldn't have happened without whistleblowers.

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News brief: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, Philly's COVID surge, Marine hearing

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

Ex-Theranos CEO found guilty on four counts in fraud trial. In Philadelphia, students, teachers and bus drivers have COVID. The Marines are probing what went wrong with an amphibious assault vehicle.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been convicted of fraud

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of blood testing startup Theranos, has been convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy. She faces a potential prison sentence of 20 years.

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