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Arelis Hernández of the Washington Post discusses Puerto Rico's healthcare crisis.

Nation’s Report Card paints bleak picture of education in aftermath of the pandemic

Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. During his first two years on the program, listenership to All Things Considered grew at an unprecedented rate, with more people tuning in during a typical quarter-hour than any other program on the radio.

During the 1918 influenza pandemic, which was happening at the same time as World War I, Americans were for the most part unified in their willingness to sacrifice for the common good. And this willingness to respond collectively continued during World War II. But, while public health officials have urged Americans to do their part to stem the spread of the coronavirus by doing things like avoiding large gatherings and wearing masks millions of people have refused. We explore what’s changed, and why, with the co-authors of a recent Washington Post op-ed called “Americans used to sacrifice for the public good. What happened?”

Columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson join Jeffrey Brown.

Susan Page of USA Today and Reid Wilson of The Washington Post examine the backlash.

What discourages veterans from seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress?

The Washington Post's Michelle Singletary offers her personal finance tips.

William Brangham gets analysis from Margaret Sullivan from The Washington Post.

Washington Post opinion columnist Helaine Olen shares her study on women's unemployment.