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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.
Bill Cosby's Legacy Is Tarnished, But Influence Remains
by Gene Demby
Bill Cosby's tarnished legacy is a complicated one for African-Americans, but he opened doors for black people that remain open.
Former Florida Congressman 'Very Pleased' With Trump Move
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with former Florida congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart for his reaction to President Trump's change in U.S. Cuba policy.
Cuban Entrepreneurs Fear Economic Gains Will Be Lost With Trump Policy Change
by Carrie Kahn
Cubans are worried about the effect of President Trump's rollback of the openings begun by President Obama.
Campaigning Overwhelms Georgians In Most Expensive House Race Ever
by Elly Yu
After months of campaigning, Georgia's special congressional election is almost over. Voters in the Atlanta suburbs are burnt out after millions of dollars of TV ads.
On Political Rhetoric And Political Violence
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Erin Gloria Ryan of The Daily Beast and Jay Cost of The Weekly Standard about the rise in aggressive political speech.
Economic Collapse And Government Paranoia In South Sudan
by Eyder Peralta
Fighting in South Sudan has led to violence and famine throughout the country and has spawned the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world.
When Medical Bills Stack Up, Many Turn To Crowdsourcing Sites
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Lauren Carmen, who used crowdsourcing to help pay medical expenses from breast cancer and delivering premature twins.
The Call-In: The High Cost Of Summer Child Care
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with single mom Deborah Lederman of Nashville, Tenn., about the high cost of summer camp. She took on a second job to help pay for her daughter's summer child care.
Go To New York City For The Whales
Humpback whales have been showing up in the waters around New York City. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with founder of Gotham Whales Paul Sieswerda, who says it's because of environmental efforts.