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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.
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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.
'The Lonely, The Lonesome And The Gone' Is an Ode To The Underdogs
Lee Ann Womack's new album is packed full of classic country music characters. Womack tells NPR's Lauren Frayer that she recorded it in Houston because going back home fills her with hope
Why The Holiday Season Is Often Announcement Season Too
by Lauren Frayer
Listeners share some announcements they plan to make this holiday season, as well as why they've decided to use this particular time of year to make them.
After Deaths During Hurricane Irma, Florida Requiring Changes For Nursing Homes
by Greg Allen
The deaths of 12 residents of a Florida nursing home after Hurricane Irma have been declared homicides. As the investigation continues, the state is seeking to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Writer On Why Jesus Would Choose To Spend This Christmas Outside Of Bethlehem
Stephanie Saldana is a writer and says she found the real Bethlehem on the Greek island of Lesbos, amid refugees packed into a squalid camp. That's where she believes Jesus would spend this Christmas.
New Tax Code Has Long Route Ahead Before It Can Be Implemented
Steven Rosenthal of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center speaks with NPR's Lauren Frayer about how the IRS is scrambling to translate the new tax law into rules, regulations, and forms.
In Practice, Police Accountability Is Not The Main Function Of Body Cameras
by Martin Kaste
Police departments across the country have adopted body cameras to counter claims of abuse. But as they become more routine, cameras are turning into key tools for prosecutors.
Sorting Through The Overhauled Tax Code
by Kelsey Snell
This week on the Call-In we wanted to know what questions you had about the tax cut President Trump signed into law on Friday. Now, we try to answer some of them.
Trump Uses Twitter To Criticize FBI, Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
by Ryan Lucas
President Trump is once again lashing out at the FBI, mounting a Twitter attack against Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who's planning to retire soon.
History Shows Christmas Can Be A Powerful Motivator On Capitol Hill
by Ron Elving
Since George Washington's raid on Trenton, the words "Christmas," "Washington" and "crisis" have gone hand in hand.
A Dose Of El Gordo, One Of Spain's Holiday Traditions
by Lauren Frayer
In Spain, El Gordo — the fat one — doesn't refer to Santa Claus during the holiday season. Instead it's the Christmas lottery, and three-quarters of Spaniards buy tickets each year.