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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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
by Ayesha Rascoe
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
by Ayesha Rascoe
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
by David Gura
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.
Americans react to Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration is forgiving up to $10,000 in federal student loans and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. What will that mean for future borrowers?
NASA begins countdown for its mission around the moon
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Monday, NASA plans to launch a new rocket and capsule to the moon. If all goes well, the next mission will send people back to lunar orbit for the first time in 50 years.
Politics chat: U.S. intelligence will conduct damage assessment of recovered Mar-a-Lago documents
by Domenico Montanaro
Both President Biden and former President Trump are headed to Pennsylvania this week as the midterm election campaigns heat up.
Inflation fight will take more time, says IMF deputy managing director
by David Gura
David Gura talks with Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund about the role that central banks will play in bringing down inflation.
Deadly fighting in Libya's capital sparks fears of wider conflict
by David Gura
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
by Andrew Limbong
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.