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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.
How India's RSS Fuels Hindu Nationalism
by Lauren Frayer
Founded in 1925, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, runs scout camps and charities. A profile of the paramilitary group which draws comparisons to Europe's far-right.
The Tricky Triangle: The U.S., Russia And North Korea
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Sue Mi Terry, senior fellow for Korea at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the relationship between the United States, North Korea and Russia.
The Situation In Libya And What The U.S. Wants
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks with analyst Karim Mezran of the Atlantic Council about the developing situation in Libya.
Leader Of The White Helmets On State Of The War In Syria
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Raed Saleh, the lead organizer of the The White Helmets, about recent developments in Syria and the humanitarian organization's efforts on the ground.
Young Republicans And Climate Change
Many young Republicans view climate change as a pressing reality. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Nick Lindquist of the American Conservation Coalition.
Jury Is Still Out In Case Involving Opioid Maker
by Gabrielle Emanuel
After three weeks of deliberations, not a peep from the federal jury investigating opioid manufacturer Insys Therapeutics. The founder and others are accused of bribing doctors and lying to insurers.
Perspective From Pittsburgh After Another Synagogue Attack
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Donna Coufal, president of the Dor Hadash congregation in Pittsburgh, about the Poway synagogue shooting.
NRA Infighting During Convention
by Tim Mak
Oliver North is leaving his post as president of the National Rifle Association, in the midst of a struggle within the leadership of the gun rights group.