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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.
Encore: Legal Marijuana Is A Danger To Dogs
by Laura Klivans
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.
Barred From Removing Confederate Monument, County Adds Context Instead
Dekalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson tells NPR's Melissa Block about a marker placed near a Confederate statue in Decatur, Ga., to provide historical context.
Israel Elections Preview
by Daniel Estrin
Campaigns in Israel make their closing arguments as elections approach Tuesday. It's the second vote in less than six months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival.
UAW Votes To Strike
by Bobby Allyn
The United Auto Workers voted Sunday to strike after not agreeing with General Motors on wages, heath care and profit sharing. The strike may bring the automaker's U.S. production to a halt.
Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities
Drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities have caused uncertainty in world oil markets. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility, but the U.S. is blaming Iran.
Sunday Politics
by Mara Liasson
What does the president want in a national security adviser, now that the job is open again? Plus, Senate races that are in play in 2020.
Understanding Surprise Medical Bills Legislation
There's legislation in Congress to curb surprise medical billing. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News.
Judge Blocks Removal Of Confederate Statues In Charlottesville
by Hawes Spencer
A Virginia judge has blocked the Charlottesville city council from removing two Confederate statues from the city's downtown area.
Democrats Divided In Colorado Senate Race
by Bente Birkeland
Colorado is expected to have one of the most closely watched 2020 Senate races. The entry of former governor John Hickenlooper into a crowded Senate primary field is dividing the party in the state.
Protests Against Ban On Women At Men's Soccer Games In Iran
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with former Iranian soccer coach Katayoun Khosrowyar about Sahar Khodayari, a young woman who died after trying to watch a stadium soccer game in Iran.