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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.
Buttigieg Makes His Pitch To Iowans
by Asma Khalid
With the Iowa caucuses two weeks away, Pete Buttigieg is holding events across the state, making a pitch to people he considers "future former Republicans."
What's Next For Harry And Meghan
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are getting what they want: a step back from royal life. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with the BBC's Jonny Dymond about the deal they've agreed to.
What Young Iraqis Want For U.S. Troops
by Jane Arraf
The Iraqi government has called for U.S. troops to leave, but many young Iraqis would like them to stay. They want good relations with both the U.S. and their big neighbor, Iran.
How Fires Are Impacting First Nations Australians
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Oliver Costello, CEO of Firesticks Alliance, about how First Nations Australians are coping with the fires.
Trade War's Effect On The Economy
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Randall Kroszner, a former governor for the Federal Reserve, about why the U.S. economy has remained relatively healthy despite the trade war with China.
Patrick Stewart Didn't Want To Reprise Captain Picard In A Post-Brexit World
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Before Brexit, he was hopeful the European Union would have similarities to Star Trek's Federation of Planets. In Star Trek: Picard, producers created a very different universe.
What's Next In Impeachment And Trial
by Kelsey Snell
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send articles of impeachment to the Senate and name the impeachment managers for the House this week.
'Toss A Coin To Your Witcher' Inspires Remixes And Covers
"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" is a song from the Netflix series The Witcher that has inspired enthusiastic remixes and covers. Kathryn VanArendonk, Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli discuss.
Securing Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz
Attacks on ships last summer and current tensions with Iran put a spotlight on the dangers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, as security consultant Kevin Thompson tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.