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.
Actor Ron Glass Dies At Age 71
Actor Ron Glass died Friday evening. He was 71. In a career spanning more than four decades, Glass is best remembered for his role as detective Ron Harris on the sitcom "Barney Miller."
Do 'Hipster Cooking Gadgets' Spoil Comfort Of Cooking?
Keith Blanchard wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal entitled "Why Hipster Cooking Gizmos Are Killing Cooking." He talks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about why they bother him so much.
A Beirut Communist Community 'Living At The End Of An Era'
Beirut's lone communist inspired bar toasts the life of Fidel Castro.
Louisiana Veteran Flood Victims Sill Find Recovery Programs Tough To Navigate
Parts of Louisiana were inundated by heavy rain and flooding earlier this year. Myra Engrum lost her house, but it wasn't the first time. Hurricane Katrina ruined her home years earlier.
Fidel Castro's Role In Restoring Diplomatic Relations, If Any, Is Up For Debate
President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro achieved what many thought impossible — a warming of relations between the U.S. and Cuba. What role did Fidel Castro play in that process?
Julia Baird Paints A Stronger, More Likable 'Victoria The Queen'
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Julia Baird about her new book "Victoria the Queen." Baird says that contrary to how she is usually remembered, Queen Victoria was a lively and dedicated ruler.
CDC Study: Babies Of Mothers With Zika Didn't Show Symptoms For Months
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found some of the babies didn't show symptoms of microcephaly for months. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to the CDC's Dr. Denise Jamieson.
Music Of Mali: Rokia Traore
Despite the ongoing Tuareg rebellion and military coup, Mali produces extraordinary artists and musicians. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with singer Rokia Traoré about her album, "Né So."
