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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.
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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.
Canine Siblings Separated At Shelter Reunite; Their Humans Take Credit
In a D.C. neighborhood, two dog owners noticed their pets looked a bit alike. Turns out, they were brothers.
Remembering Navajo Nation's Valentina Blackhorse, Who Died From COVID At 28
At least 70 Navajo Nation members have died from COVID-19. Among them was Valentina Blackhorse. NPR's Lulu-Garcia-Navarro speaks to Blackhorse's younger sister, Vanielle, to learn about her.
The Tie That Binds These Grandparents In Isolation? TikTok
by Eyder Peralta
NPR's reporter in Nairobi finds his parents connecting with his kids through TikTok. Formerly the realm of Gen Z, the app's now a family board game where Grandma and Grandpa reveal their silly selves.
Italy Eases Its Lockdown
by Sylvia Poggioli
Tomorrow, Italy begins lifting the lockdown it imposed March 9 to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Despite some of the strictest measures in Europe, more than 28,000 Italians have died.
Many Crews Remain Aboard Cruise Ships After Passengers Evacuated
Passengers of cruise ships were evacuated weeks ago, but many of the crews remain on board. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to the Guardian's Patrick Greenfield, who has been investigating why.
Time Magazine's Molly Ball On Her New Book, 'Pelosi'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Time Magazine national political correspondent Molly Ball about her new book Pelosi, profiling the Democratic leader.
'Hard Times Come Again No More' Is A Song Of Comfort For Brooklyn Man
Howard Gotfryd of Brooklyn, N.Y., shares the song that's helping him get through the pandemic, "Hard Times Come Again No More," performed by Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers.
The Texas Origins Of OPEC
by Mose Buchele
For decades, the Texas Railroad Commission controlled oil production, even deploying armed National Guard members to enforce limits. The commission is again debating limits amid a new oil glut.
Outbreak Diaries: Calif. ICU Nurse Battles COVID-19 In Connecticut
Cynthia Lam is a trauma nurse with experience in war zones. She's now traveled to Connecticut to help take care of COVID-19 patients. She shares her story as part of our Outbreak Diaries project.
Politics Chat: Biden's Balancing Act
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden is speaking out about the sexual assault allegation against him. He's doing the difficult balancing act of respecting the accuser but denying the charges.