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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.
Politics Chat: Donald Trump's Re-Election Challenges
by Mara Liasson
The challenge facing Donald Trump as he seeks reelection is trying to convince voters that he'll solve during his second term the problems America is experiencing during his first term.
Mayors Of College Towns Face Economic Toll Of Remote Learning
NPR's Debbie Elliot asks Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mayor Donnie Tuck of Hampton, Va., and Mayor Bruce Teague of Iowa City, Iowa, how they're trying to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois Congressman On Recent Changes To Election Security Briefings
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) about changes to congressional election security briefings.
Chef Alvin Cailan On Comfort Food, His Heritage And His New Book, 'Amboy'
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Eggslut restaurant franchise founder Alvin Cailan about his new cookbook-cum-memoir Amboy, which features his favorite Filipino comfort food.
Learning Curve: One Las Vegas Family On Pivoting To Remote Learning
The learning curve for families and educators this year is a big one. We hear from the Munoz family in Las Vegas about what their first week of remote school was like.
What Trauma Looks Like For Louisiana Residents 15 Years After Hurricane Katrina
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Dr. Denese Shervington about the lingering post-traumatic stress of Hurricane Katrina 15 years after it made landfall.
Daniel Rodriguez Talks About His New Album, 'Sojourn Of A Burning Sun'
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks former Elephant Revival band member Daniel Rodriguez about his new solo album — two years after Elephant Revival's final performance and breakup.
1 Man Shot And Killed During Gathering Of Trump Supporters In Portland
One man was shot and killed during protests in Portland, Ore., overnight. The shooting happened while a pro-Trump caravan of cars was driving through the city.
After Several Deaths At Fort Hood, Lawmakers Call For Congressional Investigation
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Stars and Stripes reporter Rose Thayer about ongoing violence at Fort Hood. Several soldiers have been killed or have gone missing on or near the Texas base.
Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Addresses NBA Strikes For Racial Justice
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce how the NBA will address the calls for racial justice happening across the country.
More People Of Color Needed In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Renee Mahaffey Harris, president of the Center for Closing the Health Gap, about why Blacks and Latinos are not well represented in clinical vaccine trials.
College Road Trip: UNC Students Move Out After COVID-19 Outbreak
by Elissa Nadworny
College reopenings have been difficult, especially in the South, where coronavirus cases are surging? At UNC, students were asked to move out two weeks after the school year started.