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.
'Alt.Latino' Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist
NPR's Alt.Latino has a month's worth of special programming planned for Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are some stand-out tracks.
Presidential Candidates Make An Entrance At Polk County Steak Fry
Democratic presidential contenders showed up for Saturday's traditional Steak Fry in Des Moines where they flipped burgers and made their case to voters.
In Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' Siblings Reckon With Profound Loss
NPR's Melissa Block speaks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, "The Dutch House." The author talks about her fascination with family bonds and how she maps her intricate plots.
After U.S. Announces Deployment, Iran's Military Says It Will Pursue Aggressors
NPR's Melissa Block asks analyst Hooman Majd about the Iranian perspective on the latest U.S.-Iran tensions.
Political Roundup: The Whistleblower, The Democrats And The White House
President Trump's conversations with world leaders are echoing through Congress and the campaign trail.
Encore: Legal Marijuana Is A Danger To Dogs
As more states legalize marijuana, there's one group that's seen an increase in accidentally getting high: dogs. Discarded joints and THC edibles are just some of the ways dogs consume the drug.
N.J. Democrat On Reported Whistleblower Complaint Against Trump
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J, about the reports of a whistleblower's concerns surrounding the president's conversations with the Ukrainian president.
Texas Schoolteacher Recounts Imelda's Force: 'We Were Terrified'
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Elissa Jordan of Winnie, Texas, about the flooding in her community.
Update On Hurricane Dorian Recovery In The Bahamas
NPR's Melissa Block asks Nassau Guardian reporter Rachel Knowles for an update on recovery efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
Pakistan's Pink Himalayan Salt Has Become A Matter Of National Pride
Most pink Himalayan salt comes from one source: Pakistan. And that country now would like everybody to know.
'Downton Abbey' Actresses On Recapturing Their TV Roles In New Film
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern from the movie "Downton Abbey," based on the award-winning series about the owners and workers at a great English estate.