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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.
'Pick Me Up, Dust Me Off' Helps 1 Infection Preventionist Keep Going Amid The Crisis
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Monica Raymond of Burlington, Vermont shares the song that's helping her get through this pandemic, "Pick Me Up, Dust Me Off" by Carleton Stone.
Police In Maryland Town: Please Remember To Wear Pants When Checking The Mail
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Maryland's Taneytown police department posted a joking reminder asking residents to wear pants when going to their mailboxes.
Easter Worship During Coronavirus: Empty Pews At The Vatican
Pope Francis celebrates Easter before empty pews at St. Peter's Basilica.
How Antibody Tests Can Inform Public Policies To Mitigate Coronavirus Pandemic
Stanford is testing for coronavirus antibodies so they can determine who has been exposed and who could potentially go back to school or work. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya.
What It's Like To Negotiate For Coronavirus Medical Supplies
Anne Caprara is part of the effort in Illinois to secure medical supplies during the pandemic. She tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Eric Westervelt that the market is haphazard.
A Mother Prepares Her Daughter For Working In Medicine Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
States are recruiting medical students and retired doctors to help fight COVID-19. Dr. Nan Cochran shares her advice and worries with her daughter, Josie Fisher, who is beginning her residency.
Trump Had Said He Hoped To Reopen The Country By Easter. That Didn't Happen
by Mara Liasson
President Trump is torn between the advice of public health experts and his political instincts as he tries to navigate the coronavirus crisis.
How Americans Are Dealing With New Coronavirus Normal
After weeks of social distancing and self-quarantine, listen to participants from NPR's Outbreak Diaries project about how they're spending their time and preserving their sanity.
Like The 'Wild West': The Fight For Tools To Stop Coronavirus
States are competing against one another — and the federal government — for medical supplies to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
A Song To Help Cope With The Coronavirus Pandemic
Lisa Davenport of Pembroke Pines, Fla., shares the song that's getting her through these times: "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers.