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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.
Kermit And The Gang Return In New Disney+ Show, 'Muppets Now'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kermit the Frog (YES! Kermit!) about his new Disney Plus show, Muppets Now.
In 'Life Of A Klansman,' Edward Ball Traces A Difficult Family History
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author Edward Ball about his new book, Life of a Klansman, revolving around a man his family called "our Klansman."
What Drives Social Behavior During The COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with economist Plamen Nikolov from State University of New York at Binghamton, about how the pandemic is altering the way we behave.
Former Obama HHS Official Discusses The Federal Response To COVID-19 So Far
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with former Obama administration official Nicole Lurie about the options the federal government now has to intervene in the coronavirus pandemic.
Negotiations Continue For New COVID-19 Relief Bill
by Kelsey Snell
Top congressional Democrats continue to meet with top White House officials about the next coronavirus relief package. But they disagree on how to handle money for jobless aid, states, and schools.
Confusion Reigns Nationwide Amid Conflicting Coronavirus Rules
by Nina Feldman
The messaging around what to do to protect yourself in the pandemic has been mixed, and many say it's making them feel unqualified to make important safety decisions.
'Turbulence,' Latest Album By Ella Vos, Is Aptly Named
Musician Ella Vos has been through a lot lately: postpartum depression, cancer and divorce. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks Vos, who's real name is Lauren Salamone, about her second album.
Utah City Puts Up New Public Symbols To Honor People Of Color
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Jeff Silvestrini, the mayor of Millcreek, Utah, about his city renaming a street after Samuel and Amanda Chambers, two Black Mormons born into slavery in Mississippi.
Postal Service Tests Changes To Mail Delivery System In 200 Cities
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Lori Cash, a postal worker near Buffalo, N.Y., about how a new rule change by the United States Postal Service affects her work.