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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.
Two Delegates On Preparing For the Democratic National Convention
Two of delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention speak with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how the party plans to unite behind Joe Biden as its nominee.
Democratic National Convention Kicks Off Monday In Virtual Event
by Scott Detrow
Democrats will hold their convention this week to nominate Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris for vice president. It will be an all-virtual event, presenting challenges and opportunities.
An Update On Ongoing Protests In Belarus
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Dan Peleschuk about the protests in Belarus, where he found himself briefly detained.
As Pandemic Continues, Some Choose To Wear Masks That Are Stylish Too
We talk about the fashion of COVID-19 face masks with DIY designers Ryan Glen who sells bedazzled masks on Etsy, and Ohio principle Bryan Raach, whose mask is designed to make students feel safe.
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?
Ohio UPS Store Owner Goes Above And Beyond To Deliver Package
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with Ardeshir Agahi, who drove from Ohio to Florida to deliver an urgent package to one of his UPS customers.
Authors Omid Scobie And Carolyn Durand Chart Harry And Meghan's Journey In New Book
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand about their new book on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Finding Freedom.
Arkansas Superintendent On Opening Schools In Person Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with interim superintendent Keith McGee about the process of starting the school year with in-person teaching in Arkansas' North Little Rock School District.