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The recently stagnant charts are flooded with new releases this week, led by Bieber and Scott. Plus, Ravyn Lenae's slow-burning hit "Love Me Not" makes a play for song of the summer status.

A conversation about the mission of the Black Girl Environmentalist organization with Wawa Gatheru.

One of the most competitive, watched and costly congressional elections last November was right here in central New York, in the 22nd Congressional District, where Democrat John Mannion defeated incumbent Rep. Brandon Williams. This week, Grant Reeher talks with Rep. Mannion about his transition from state Senator to member of Congress, his early impressions of the House, and the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term.

These aren't the big bangers and Top 40 hits designed to capitalize on the typical summer vibes. We instead play the songs that feel like summer or say summer to us. Featured artists and songs: 1. Kaytranada and Rochelle Jordan: "Lover/Friend," from 'Timeless' 2. HUGEL: "Patadas de Ahogado / LATIN MAFIA (Rework)" (single) 3. Keaton Henson: "Sandwalking," from 'Somnambulant Cycles' 4. Tems: "Love Me Je Je," from 'Born in the Wild' 5. Karol G: "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" (single) 6. Mary Lattimore: "I Spent the Day Inside" (single) Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review in Apple podcasts or wherever you listen. Questions, comments, suggestions and any other feedback always welcome: allsongs@npr.org

Judith Enck discusses her book, co-written with Adam Mahoney, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.”

Molecular biologist Stewart Loh shares his research that will combine DNA and protein engineering. Neuroscientist Hannah Phillips discusses the loss of empathy in some types of dementia. Assistant Dean Dimitra Bourboulia explains the value of future doctors conducting medical research as students.

The U.N.'s top envoy on Syria says diplomats have failed to agree on a date for a peace conference. Lakhdar Brahimi says he's still hoping such a meeting could take place in Geneva before the end of the year. He had been hoping it would take place this month, but the Syrian rebels aren't ready to attend, the U.S. and Russia have yet to agree on whether Iran should take part and there are many other roadblocks. Brahimi is raising the alarms about a conflict that has affected half of the population, with 6,000 people fleeing every day.

No. 22 seed Frances Tiafoe defeats Rafael Nadal to end the Spaniard's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak and reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.

In 2013 and 2014, there will be a number of substantial realignments in the NCAA conferences. Some believe that the realignment process will ultimately result in the creation of four "super conferences." NPR's Mike Pesca talks about how conference shifts could effect the future of college athletics.