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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.
New York Congressman Hopes To Use His Immigrant Experience To Influence Lawmakers
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Adriano Espaillat, the first Dominican American congressman, hopes his background as a formerly undocumented immigrant will help find him common ground with his colleagues on immigration policy.
Dead Pitches: The Curse Of The Christmas Tree Bugs
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Some stories don't make it past Weekend Edition's editorial meeting, but others are worth a second look. Before hitting air, producer Ollie Dearden brought his holiday horror story to an entomologist.
Where Faith Runs Deep, Cairo Suicide Bombing Sparks Fear During Orthodox Christmas
by Jane Arraf
After last month's bombing at a Cairo church, Orthodox Christians mark their Christmas under heightened security, and uncertainty over the future of the Middle East's largest Christian community.
From New Zealand To The Netherlands — What's In A Family?
What should a happy family look like? Writer Dan Kois is embarking on a year-long trip around the world with his family — to investigate how families in other cultures live.
'What Doesn't Kill Us' ... Invites Practical Medical Benefits
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Author Scott Carney talks about his new book, "What Doesn't Kill Us." Looking at case studies, Carney investigates how the body uses its environment to build resistance to normally extreme conditions.
When The TV Industry Doesn't Reflect Its Audience, Critics Ask The Tough Questions
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Variety's Maureen Ryan has been critical of how rape is portrayed on TV. She says writers' rooms should reflect its diverse audience — especially when it comes to approach such sensitive topics.
How English Came To Be The Dominant Language In Science Publications
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
New research suggests that scientific publications may be overlooked in non-English speaking countries. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about the issue with Princeton Professor Michael Gordin.
For Turkey, 2016 Was A Bloody Year. And 2017 Has Begun The Same Way
At least 39 people were killed in a shooting in Istanbul early New Year's Day. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to journalist Mustafa Akyol about the mood in Turkey following a year of terrorist attacks.
Trump's Responses In U.S.-Russia Dispute Roil Congress, Intelligence Community
Weeks from Inauguration Day, there's a growing rift between how President Obama, some senators and some in the intelligence community view Russia, and how Trump tweets about Russia and its leader.
'Midnight Without A Moon' Fictionalizes Civil Rights Moment Through Eyes Of A Teen
One of the most tragic moments in civil rights history, the murder of Emmett Till, unfolds from the viewpoint of a young girl in Linda Williams Jackson's new YA novel. She talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang.