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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.
Talk Show Host Shares How Conservative Listeners Have Reacted To Trump's Shutdown Deal
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Nashville radio host Phil Valentine about the angry chatter among conservative listeners and hosts of talk radio over Trump's deal to open the government back up.
As House Democrats Reject Trump Proposal, Senate GOP Embraces It
by Scott Detrow
While Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spurned President Trump's shutdown deal before he even officially offered it, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will push for a vote on it this week.
Shutdown Could Do Long-Term Harm To Already-Thin Air Traffic Control Teams
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
The number of air traffic controllers was at a record low before the government shutdown. With sickouts and resignations, union leader Joel Ortiz says the shutdown is making the skies less safe.
A Week Of Big Gestures But No Movement As Shutdown Nears 1-Month Mark
by Mara Liasson
NPR's Mara Liasson joins Lulu Garcia-Navarro to discuss the president's negotiation-by-spectacle strategy on the shutdown, and to examine the latest moves in the Mueller investigation.
Trump Extends Offer To End Shutdown, Extend DACA; Democrats Say 'No Deal'
by Ayesha Rascoe
They oppose President Trump's proposal, which temporarily would protect some young people who immigrated illegally and provide $5.7 billion for a border wall.
'Black Monday,' Cheadle Win A Big Windfall By Shorting Subtlety
by Eric Deggans
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says the new comedy about the stock market crash of 1987 is heavy-handed, profane and outrageous — and completely worth your time.
A Mountaineer Writes A Firsthand Report From The World's Melting Glaciers
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with journalist Dahr Jamail about his new book, "The End of Ice," on climate change and its consequences to nature and humans.
How Much Is That CAT Scan? Now You Can Check (If You Know Billing Codes)
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Starting this month, hospitals must publish prices for procedures and services online. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal of Kaiser Health News tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro it's not very user friendly — yet.
For Furloughed Worker, Isolation, Hit To Self-Worth Hurt As Much As Lost Pay
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jaime, a tax examiner with the Internal Revenue Service, about the toll the government shutdown is taking on her mental health.