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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.
Museum Of Ice Cream Opens In Los Angeles
A Museum of Ice Cream has opened in Los Angeles featuring a swimming pool full of sprinkles. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with co-founder Maryellis Bunn.
'House Of Names' Reimagines A Classic Greek Tragedy
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with author Colm Toibin about his new book, House of Names, set in ancient Greece and the House of Agamemnon.
Democrats Promise A Bruising Senate Battle Over Health Care
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan about her plans to oppose the GOP's health care bill.
Fate Of DACA Recipients Still In Limbo
Although President Trump has said DACA recipients shouldn't worry about deportation, they're still in limbo. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Ciriac Alvarez Valle, who just graduated from college.
The U.S. Alt-Right Takes A Role In The French Election
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Ben Nimmo of the Atlantic Council about the white nationalist alt-right's work to derail candidates like Emmanuel Macron in France.
Domestic Issues Dominate Ahead Of South Korean Election
by Lauren Frayer
South Koreans go to the polls Tuesday to replace ousted leader Park Geun-hye. Outsiders talk about North Korea, but South Korean voters say they're more concerned about the economy and environment.
Obama Under Scrutiny For Paid Speeches
by Vanessa Romo
Speaking fees accepted by former President Obama have political allies criticizing him and political opponents threatening his pension.
French Voters Head To The Polls
by Eleanor Beardsley
French voters choose their next president Sunday and turnout on a holiday weekend is likely to be a crucial factor in the result.
Openly Gay Bishop At Center Of Controversy In United Methodist Church
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Bishop Karen Oliveto, the first openly-LGBT bishop in the United Methodist Church, about the controversy over her sexuality.
The Los Angeles Riots, Race And Journalism
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with reporter Amy Alexander about covering the LA riots, and Errin Whack of The Associated Press about how the media covers race now and what's changed in 25 years.
Reporters Gather For White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was the first president in 36 years to skip the White House correspondents' dinner, but the show went on without him.