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.
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.
Sept. 11 Snapshot: Regina Cheung Found Clarity Amid Pain
September 11, 2001 was an overwhelming day of loss for many Americans. But for Regina Cheung, even amidst the pain of that day, she experienced a positive clarity that would change her life forever.
After Shootings Of Officers, Activists And Communities Fear Creeping Militarization
Oklahoma City police officers can now carry assault rifles when they're on the job. It's made critics concerned about further loss of trust.
What Does It Take To Moderate A Successful Presidential Debate?
Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer has moderated 12 presidential debates. He tells NPR's Rachel Martin that successful moderation takes careful listening, not "nifty questions."
How Did The National Anthem Get To Be A Mainstay Of Sports In The First Place?
How did the national anthem become a hallmark of sporting events and when did athletes start using it as an opportunity for protest?
The Making of Trump: Character in the 2016 Election
Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular presidential candidates in modern history. For Trump, it's the hyperbole that gets him into trouble.
For New Hampshire's White Mountain Trail Crew, Comfort Comes Second To Ragged Fun
Our favorite hiking trails are usually the result of back-breaking physical labor. In the White Mountains, Appalachian Mountain Club trail crews do most of this work with hand tools and sheer effort.
Multinational Manufacturing Giants Opening More Plants In South Carolina
On Labor Day weekend, we wanted to take a look at one place in this country where factory jobs are increasing. In South Carolina, multinational manufacturing giants are expanding.