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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.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Wants Federal Agents Removed From His City
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler about reports of federal law enforcement officers apprehending protesters and driving them off in unmarked cars.
Texas Doctor Tells Story Depicting A Future After COVID-19
Dr. Sayed Tabatabai narrates his speculative fiction Twitter thread on what the world will look like post-pandemic.
Legendary Violinist Isaac Stern's Legacy Lives On After 100 Years
by Jeff Lunden
Tuesday, July 21, marks the centennial of the birth of violinist Isaac Stern. He was not only an acclaimed musician, but a devoted teacher who was a mentor to generations of musicians.
University Of Cambridge Professor Cooks Up Ancient Dishes During Quarantine
Professor Bill Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge, talks about his foray into Mesopotamian cooking during lockdown.
Author Josh Malerman Returns To 'Bird Box' Universe In His Sequel, 'Malorie'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Josh Malerman about his new novel, Malorie — the sequel to Bird Box.
Florida Family On Their Daughter's Fight For Her Life Against COVID-19
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with the family members of a 16-year old who was just released from the ICU in Florida, after contracting COVID-19.
Couple Struggles To Reunite During Pandemic Due To EU Ban On American Travel
by Joanna Kakissis
Unmarried couples have been hard-hit by the travel restrictions introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Once such couple has been finally reunited in Greece.
Pensacola Mayor Discusses His City's COVID-19 Response
As Florida's outbreak continues to be one of the worst in the nation, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Pensacola's mayor, Grover Robinson, about how his city is handling the crisis.
New Hampshire Voters Unsure Of Support For Trump
by Josh Rogers
President Trump's campaign has its sights set on winning New Hampshire, which is whiter and older than many other states. But many voters there say they're struggling with his job performance.
Politics Chat: A Look At Trump And Biden's Election Strategies Amid The Pandemic
by Mara Liasson
We look at President's re-election strategy now that the economy isn't making a fast recovery and coronavirus cases are rising. We also look at his rival, Vice President Joe Biden's policy agendas.