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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.
Some Russians are skirting website restrictions through VPNs. What are they?
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Andy Yen, founder and CEO of Proton VPN, about the jump in Russians using virtual private networks to access websites blocked by their government.
Alt.Latino's spring playlist explores music from Angola, Brazil, Cuba and more
by Felix Contreras
The Spring Playlist from NPR Music's Alt.Latino podcast highlights "Cadê Zé" by Maga Bo, "Bom Bom" by Batida featuring Mayra Andrade, "Exito" by Flores and "Que Sufras" by Doris Anahi.
Novel 'Four Treasures of the Sky' depicts the human toll of the Chinese Exclusion Act
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jenny Tinghui Zhang about her new novel "Four Treasures of the Sky." Set in the late 1800s, it's about a Chinese girl who is kidnapped and brought to the U.S.
Pakistan plunges into political crisis after its parliament was dissolved
by Diaa Hadid
Pakistan's parliament has been dissolved, setting the stage for elections after Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided a no-confidence motion.
The aftermath of Will Smith's slap illuminates the links of Black Hollywood
What does it mean for the elite circle of Black actors, directors and producers in Hollywood when moments like Will Smith's slap at the Oscars happens?
Politics chat: Biden fights inflation; Republicans address partying rumor; Palin runs
by Mara Liasson
President Biden continues to address inflation, meanwhile House minority leader Kevin McCarthy addresses allegations from Congressman Madison Cawthorn about wild behavior among GOP players.
Ukraine says it has regained control of its capital Kyiv
by Becky Sullivan
As the invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth week with signs of a Russian pivot, we get the latest from Kyiv.
How releasing federal oil reserves affects the price at the pump
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe talks to energy analyst Kevin Book about the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and what role it plays in prices at the gas pump.
Early onset puberty has increased since COVID-19
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe talks to pediatrician Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, of Texas Children's Hospital, about the risks of early onset puberty and its complicated relationship with COVID-19.
New York is debating bringing back cash bail
by Jon Campbell
New York policymakers are facing pressure to roll back the changes they made to the state's cash bail system three years ago. Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jon Campbell of WNYC about it.
UNC triumphs over its biggest rival Duke to secure a spot in the NCAA championship
by Leoneda Inge
Fans in North Carolina react to the clash between what may be college basketball's biggest rivalry, as UNC wins over Duke and is headed to the national championship.
Remembering Maksym Levin, a Ukrainian photojournalist killed in conflict
by Ayesha Rascoe
We take a moment to remember Maksym Levin, a Ukrainian photojournalist whose body was found north of Kyiv.