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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.
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
by Anthony Kuhn
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.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Immigrants May Miss Out On Voting Amid Naturalization Delays
by Shannon Dooling
The federal agency that naturalizes U.S. citizens is dealing with budget cuts, backlogs, and possible furloughs. People who won't become citizens before November won't be able to vote.
A Closer Look At Trump's Coronavirus Relief Executive Actions
by Tamara Keith
A flurry of executive actions from the president aim to provide pandemic relief to millions of cash-trapped Americans. But how effective will they be and how likely are they to face legal challenges?
Galapagos Island Shark Population In Danger From Overfishing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Alex Hearn. He's advocating for an expansion of protected waters in the Galapagos region to protect endangered sharks from international fishermen.
South Dakota Motorcycle Rally Goes On, Even During The Pandemic
by Lee Strubinger
Despite the pandemic, Sturgis, South Dakota, is expecting hundreds of thousands of people this week for its annual motorcycle rally. We hear from those enjoying the event, and those worried about it.
New Summer Songs From Alt.Latino
by Stefanie Fernández
Alt.Latino contributor Stefanie Fernández shares the latest Latin music releases — rock, rap and hip-swiveling tunes — from a diverse group of artists.
What's Next For Lebanon After The Beirut Explosion
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Lebanese political researcher Nadim Houry about the Beirut blast and what it will take to overcome the systemic corruption in that country's government.