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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.
Dev Patel On The 'Driving Force' Of Playing The Part Of A Living Person
In the movie, Lion, Dev Patel plays Saroo Brierley, a young man who got separated from his family in India as a child. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Patel about the role.
Music Moment: Lewis Del Mar
Danny Miller and Max Harwood form the music duo. Their song, Puerto Cabezas, NI, draws on Miller's trip to the Latin American town where his parents met. The trip helped him understand who he is.
From Cantor Aspirations To Weekend Edition Host, Rachel Martin Reflects On Her Journey
This is Rachel Martin's last show as host of NPR's Weekend Edition. She explains a little bit about why she became a journalist, and thanks the staff she's worked with for the last five years.
DraftKings-FanDuel Merger Follows Months Of Financial Troubles
FanDuel and DraftKings, two major online fantasy sports companies, merged this week. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca of Slate about their financial difficulties.
Chris Van Hollen To Lead Senate Democrats' Campaign Committee
Rep. Chris Van Hollen was recently elected to the Senate, and was picked to lead the Senate Democrats' campaign efforts in 2018. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to the Senator-elect about working with this new administration.
So Long, Rachel Martin! Weekend Edition Host Moves To Morning Edition
The Weekend Edition staff wishes NPR's Rachel Martin well as she moves on to host NPR's Morning Edition.
Cross-Country Runner Hit By Deer Mid-Race
Justin DeLuzio was running a cross-country race when he was knocked off his feet by a deer. He talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about how he finished the race, and doesn't hold a grudge against deer.
Revisiting The Changing Views Of The Coveted Demographic: Suburban Women Voters
A week before the election NPR's Rachel Martin talked with a group of suburban women from across the political spectrum about the election. This week we went back.
Iraqi Special Forces Spread Thin By Mosul Battle
by Alice Fordham
An Iraqi special forces commander worries that the battle to force ISIS from the city of Mosul is too dependent on his elite troops.
Ex- Head Of Twitter News: Social Media Companies Alone Shouldn't Regulate 'Fake News'
What role, if any, should social media companies play in monitoring fake news? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Vivian Schiller, former head of Twitter's news operation.
With Trump Tapping Into Economic Fears, Wisconsin Turns Red For First TIme Since 1984
by Melissa Block
The last time Wisconsin voted for a Republican for President was 1984. That all changed on November 8. We go to Kenosha County to ask why.