On this edition for Saturday, January 1, fast-spreading coronavirus variants force smaller new year’s celebrations across the world. Also, some of our stories from 2021 – how Portland, Maine is adapting to sea level rise, the changing climate challenges Indiana’s Lakeshore dunes, and mapping every street in Cleveland – on foot. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

On this edition for Sunday, January 2, the investigation continues into the January 6 Capitol insurrection as the riot’s anniversary approaches, the history of presidents attempting to return to the White House, and a new documentary explores the idea of democracy. Also, Newark, NJ, engages its community to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

On this edition for Saturday, January 8th: Russian troops arrive in Kazakhstan amid the largest unrest there in 30 years as the president cracks down on protesters; NASA's $10 billion Webb space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated 'eye'; and a documentary takes us inside an immigration detention facility at the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Sunday, January 9, Russia and the United States hold direct talks on Monday with Ukraine at the top of the agenda, how a guaranteed monthly check is helping Black mothers in Mississippi, and punk rock legend Kathleen Hanna inspires a new generation of musicians and feminists. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.