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.
Remembering Bernard Fils-Aimé, Haitian Activist And Entrepreneur Who Died Of COVID-19
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Karl Fils-Aimé, son of Bernard Fils-Aimé, about his father, who recently died after becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Peace Talks Between Afghanistan, Taliban Expected To Begin Soon
Negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban to end 40 years of war will begin soon. But some say Afghan officials hope to delay talks until there's a new administration in Washington.
Why We Can't Stop Bingeing Old Shows During The Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to media psychologist Pamela Rutledge about how our brains are responding to the pandemic and driving our TV viewing choices. Hint: We're craving predicability.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Deepening Economic Inequality In The U.S
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Heather Boushey, President and CEO of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, about how the pandemic is compounding economic inequality in the United States.
U.S. Sees Decline In COVID-19 Testing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Ashish Jha, director of Harvard's Global Health Institute, about consequences of decreased coronavirus testing in the U.S..
Japanese Residents Concerned About COVID-19 At Okinawa U.S. Military Base
COVID-19 cases among U.S. military personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa have caused tensions with local residents. A public outcry has caused the military to make some minor concessions.
Politics Chat: President Trump Goes After The USPS
We discuss the response of Joe Biden's campaign to the pandemic, the consequences of President Trump's attack on the U.S. Postal Service, the role of Sen. Kamala Harris as the VP nominee, and more.