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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.
New York State Tightens Restrictions Amid Rise In Coronavirus Cases
Coronavirus infections are surging across the country. In New York, new state-wide restrictions are in now in place to tamp down community spread.
Vivek Murthy Discusses His New Role On Joe Biden's Coronavirus Task Force
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General and now co-chair of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force.
Paris Jackson Explores Trauma, Heartache And Healing In Debut Album
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Paris Jackson - yes, THAT Paris Jackson, daughter of the late Michael - about her debut album, Wilted.
Despite Losing Her News Job, One Woman Continues To Report On The Election In Georgia
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with journalist Robin Kemp who, despite being laid off from a local paper, continues to report on the vote recount in Georgia.
How The 2020 Election Has Changed Trust In U.S. Democracy
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Brendan Nyhan, professor of government at Dartmouth College, about the erosion of democratic norms as some dispute the 2020 election results.
What Will Happen To Trump's Border Wall After Biden Is Inaugurated?
The Trump administration is scrambling to build as much of the border wall as it can before the Biden administration begins.
Politics Chat: Biden's Transition As President-Elect Off To A Rocky Start
by Mara Liasson
Divided government has not been a recipe for compromise and conciliation in recent years, and Americans are increasingly polarized.
Hong Kong Legislator Discusses China's Latest Crackdown On Lawmakers
Beijing disqualified four pro-democracy legislators in Hong Kong, leading to an en masse resignation. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to James To Kun-sun, a legislator who stepped down in protest.
Latinos Helped Flip Arizona From Red To Blue
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with organizer Tania Unzueta about the historic turnout of Latinos in Arizona and how they helped flip the state from red to blue.
World Leaders React To Biden's Presidential Win
World leaders are congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden on his victory and they include some who have been close allies of President Trump.
Republicans See Surge Of Women Elected To Congress
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Kat Cammock of Florida, one of a number of new Republican women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.