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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.
Pokémon World Championships In Washington, D.C.
by Mayowa Aina
It's the final day of the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. The world's best Pokémon players are competing in Washington, D.C., for a share of $500,000 in prize money.
Far-Right And Leftist Groups Demonstrate In Portland
by Meerah Powell
Events remained primarily peaceful between protesters and counterprotesters, with police mostly keeping groups separated.
Investigating Crime On 'The Outlaw Ocean'
The ocean is huge, hard to police, and virtually lawless in some places. Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with investigative reporter Ian Urbina about his new book, The Outlaw Ocean.
Poet Saida Dahir On 'The Walking Stereotype'
Eighteen-year-old Muslim Somali refugee Saida Dahir is an activist and hopes to inspire as a spoken word artist. Her debut poetry album is The Walking Stereotype. She talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Looking At The Economy's Health
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what she's looking for as she gauges the health of the American economy.
Legislative Expectations On Guns
by Susan Davis
While there's a lot of talk about legislation around guns after recent shootings, its unclear if anything will be done in Congress.
What's Next For Prosecutors In Epstein Case
Jeffrey Epstein's death means many of his accusers are left still hoping for justice. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with former federal prosecutor Laurie Levenson about what's next for them.
Election Security Tested At Def Con
by Miles Parks
Thousands of hackers are gathered this weekend for the Def Con conference in Las Vegas. On their list of things to hack: voting equipment.
Examining Who Owns Guns In The U.S.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Alex Yablon of the Trace, a nonpartisan newsroom reporting on guns and gun violence in the U.S. He talks about how many Americans own guns and why.
Latinx Community Reacts To El Paso Shooting
Voices from the Latinx community talk about their reactions to the shooting in El Paso, Texas.
Latinos Targeted In El Paso
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Thomas Saenz of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund about the attack on Latinos in Texas and raids that left many Latino children without parents.