Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Yungblud on his new album and the importance of self-acceptance
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Yungblud about his new eponymous album, featuring songs that focus on the importance of self-acceptance. Note to listeners: This interview mentions self-harm.
Books We Love: Thrillers to get your blood pumping
Need a good mystery to get your blood pumping? We hear NPR staff picks from our Books We Love list: "The Verifiers," "The Paris Apartment," and "The Latinist."
United Methodist Church remains fractured over ordaining LGBTQ+ clergy
David Gura speaks with Rev. Kimberly Scott about last week's meeting of the United Methodist Church's Council of Bishops and its impeding vote on whether to ordain gay pastors.
Deadly fighting in Libya's capital sparks fears of wider conflict
An update on the recent deadly clashes in Libya between militias backed by rival administrations.
'Diary of a Void' turns a lie into an exploration of motherhood and loneliness
In the book "Diary of a Void," a woman fakes pregnancy to avoid the unpaid office tasks often foisted on women. The simple lie turns into an absurdist exploration of motherhood and loneliness.
Books We Love: Recommended reading for nonfiction
NPR's Books We Love includes dozens of recommendations for new books. Today, we hear about "The Last Slave Ship," "The Power Law," and "The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein."
Public school teachers in New Jersey add climate change to curriculum
David Gura speaks with New Jersey teacher Christa Delaney about teaching climate change in the classroom now that the state has officially included the subject in its curriculum.
To conserve U.S. lands, ecologists want wolves and beavers to 're-wild' the West
David Gura speaks with William Ripple, professor of ecology at Oregon State University, about his proposal to "re-wild" the American West by reintroducing beavers and wolves to public lands.
Ukrainian neurologist returns to Kyiv to care for patients affected by war
Shortly after Russia's invasion, we heard from a Ukrainian neurologist about how she was able to continue her practice. Over the last 6 months, her work has changed significantly.