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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.
Hillary Without Bill? 'Rodham' Imagines What Could Have Been
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
How Iceland Handles Contact Tracing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Aevar Palmason, who lives in Iceland, about an app the country is using to track people who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman On Checkpoints: 'We're Doing It To Save Lives'
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Harold Frazier about checkpoints his tribal government has put up in South Dakota to try to mitigate coronavirus infections.
Julie Andrews And Daughter Host New Kids Podcast 'Julie's Library'
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton about their new podcast "Julie's Library," which features a children's book in every episode.
How One Disney Tune Is Helping A Nurse Get Through The Pandemic
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Kelly O'Connell of Denver shares the song that's helping her get through this stressful time. It's "Bella Notte" from Disney's "Lady and the Tramp."
The Latest Developments In The Case Of Ahmaud Arbery
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to USA Today reporter Nicquel Terry Ellis in Atlanta about the arrest of two white men in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger in Brunswick, Ga.
What It's Like To Have COVID-19 Symptoms For Nearly 2 Months
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to COVID-19 patient Erica Jorn from Denver, Colo., about what it's been like to be sick with the virus for almost two months.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy On The U.S. Coronavirus Response
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., about safely returning to school and work amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Week In Politics: Multiple White House Staffers Test Positive For Coronavirus
by Mara Liasson
NPR's Mara Liasson talks about multiple coronavirus cases in the White House, including Vice President Pence's press secretary. Plus, plans for reopening the economy.
Some Timely Advice On Mental Decluttering From Author Sarah Knight
by Samantha Balaban
Sarah Knight has written a series of books offering advice on what she calls mental decluttering. It's a step she took when she pared her life to the essentials.
The Latest On The Coronavirus That's Causing COVID-19
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks UNC coronavirus researcher Dr. Ada Adimora for the latest information concerning COVID-19.