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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.
Documentary 'The Trade' Gives Human And Heartbreaking Look At The Immigration Crisis
The documentary The Trade takes a look at the immigration crisis on the U.S. southern boarder. Producer Monica Villamizar talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about it.
How Important Are The Black And Latino Votes In This Election?
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to political scientists Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Christina Greer about the importance — and nuances — of black and Latino voters in the Democratic primaries.
Disability And Fighting For The Right To Vote
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Lou Vaile, who fought to reinstate his disabled son's right to vote.
In Germany, A Warm Winter Is Affecting Its Ice Wine
A warm winter means that only a single vineyard in Germany produced ice wine this season.
Saudi Women Activists Again In Court To Fight For Right To Drive
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Lina al-Hathloul about her sister, Loujain, who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for her women's rights activism.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning N. Scott Momaday Talks About His New Collection Of Poetry
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to native American poet N. Scott Momaday about his new collection, The Death of Sitting Bear.
A Look At The Spread Of Coronavirus
by Nurith Aizenman
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Global Health Correspondent Nurith Aizenman talks to Dr. Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization about the spread of the coronavirus.
Latest On Coronavirus In Italy
by Sylvia Poggioli
The government of Italy has imposed a lockdown on its northern region, including the cities of Milan and Venice. More than 5,800 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and 233 have died.
Motel Converted Into Quarantine Site Sparks Controversy
by Leila Fadel
In a suburb of Seattle, plans to convert a hotel into a quarantine site has sparked controversy.
Combating Fear And Disinformation Regarding The 2020 Census
A social media post has warned African Americans to not participate in the 2020 census. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jeri Green, a senior census advisor at the National Urban League about it.
Remembering CC, The Cloned Cat
C.C. the cat has died in Texas at the ripe old age of 18. She was the first cloned pet, genetically identical to her donor but with a friendlier disposition and a differently patterned coat.
Schools And Businesses Grapple With How To Cope With Coronavirus
by Sarah McCammon
Schools and businesses are hiring industrial cleaning companies to prevent coronavirus infection but it may be most valuable as a confidence measure.