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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.
Iraq Prime Minister Finally Bows To Protesters Demands, Agrees To Resign
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
After hundreds of demonstrators were killed by Iraqi forces, Adel Abdul Mahdi announced he will step down as the country's leader. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Mahdi's advisor, Laith Kubba.
In 'Children Of Virtue And Vengeance,' Magic Has Returned. Now What?
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Joe Biden's Stutter
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with John Hendrickson of The Atlantic about a recent essay he wrote on Joe Biden's stutter, reflecting on his own difficulties speaking.
Sunday Politics
by Mara Liasson
We look at what comes next as the impeachment process moves into its next phase.
Debunking Russian Disinformation
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Nina Jankowicz, disinformation fellow at the Wilson Center, about why we're hearing so much about Russian disinformation during the impeachment hearings.
Tennessee Leaves Hundreds Of Millions For Needy Families Unspent
Tennessee has not spent $732 million in federal funds intended to help needy families. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Natalie Allison of the Tennessean.
Domestic Violence In Muslim Communities
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Huffington Post reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz about her report about the challenges Muslim women face as survivors of domestic violence.
Swing District Voters React To Impeachment Hearings
by Abigail Censky
In a swing part of the swing state of Michigan, voters are reacting to the impeachment hearings. Their responses might be a barometer of the the American public sees the proceedings.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Antarctica
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with adventurer Colin O'Brady, who is planning to row from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to Antarctica next month.
Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
by Sushmita Pathak
Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.