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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.
The Media Spectacle Of Impeachment Hearings
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro previews next week's public hearings with CNN's Brian Stelter. These hearings are led by Democrats who are continuing their impeachment probe into President Trump.
The Changing Mood At Trump Rallies
by Don Gonyea
President Trump's reelection rallies feature much of the same bluster as his 2016 campaign rallies, but also a beleaguered president and much more upbeat crowds.
Lauren Michele Jackson On 'White Negroes'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author Lauren Michele Jackson about her new book White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation.
Mental Health Of Migrants
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Cristina Muñiz de la Peña, a psychotherapist who works with families from Central and South America affected by the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Iraqi Authorities Crack Down On Protesters
by Jane Arraf
Iraqi security forces are cracking down on protesters amid continued anti-government protests.
Helping First-Generation College Students
by Elissa Nadworny
At one Illinois school, first-generation students — the first in their families to go to college — make up 43% of the student population. The school has a program to help them navigate college.
Scammers Target Veterans
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Carol Motsinger of The Greenville News about financial scams aimed at military veterans.
In The 'Dream House,' Carmen Maria Machado Recounts Nightmares
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro