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.
Honoring 'The America That We Must Remain True To' On Sept. 11
Memorials at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks. President Obama spoke in Washington as names of victims were read in New York.
In Silicon Valley, Where A Teacher Works For Uber To Stay Middle-Class
In most places, a teacher earning $69,000 would be firmly middle class. For our series "Hanging On," NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Matt Barry, who makes ends meet by driving for Uber in Morgan Hill.
New York Times' Thomas Friedman Looks Back On Foreign Policy After Sept. 11
On Sept. 11, NPR's Rachel Martin looks back with New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman. Friedman believes that the years following were rife with squandered opportunities.
President Obama To Honor Sept. 11 Victims In Pentagon Speech
President Obama speaks at the 9/11 memorial service at the Pentgaon following a moment of silence at the White House.
On Sept. 11, Former Bush Solicitor General Remembers His Late Wife
Former Bush Solicitor General Ted Olson reflects on how his life has changed since September 11, 2001. His wife Barbara Olson died in the attack on the Pentagon that day.
Clinton Turns To Generalizations; Trump Plays Well With Conservative Christians
NPR's national political correspondent joins Rachel Martin to talk about the week that was on the campaign trail, from Clinton and the "basket of deplorables" to Trump's interview with Larry King.
After Sept. 11, Why The Military Was Her Calling
On September 11, 2001, Stephanie Streit was a senior in high school. It took her a few years to make the leap, but she's spent the last decade training to be a military trauma surgeon.
Sunday Sports: After Leaving Football, Tim Tebow Tries His Hand At Baseball
Tim Tebow said goodbye to football, but that wasn't the end of his sports career. NPR's Rachel Martin talks sports with Mike Pesca of The Gist podcast.