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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.
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.
Trump Continues Black Outreach Efforts By Campaigning At Detroit Church
So far, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been speaking to largely white crowds when he asks African-Americans to vote for him. This weekend, Trump met with black voters in Detroit.
Germany's Anti-Immigrant Party Challenges Angela Merkel For Re-Election
Germany's Angela Merkel faces a tough regional election today — that could see the anti-migrant Alternative for Germany party winning her political home state.
Pope Francis Canonizes Mother Teresa In Vatican Ceremony
The nun, known for her work with the poor of Calcutta, took a fast-track line to sainthood — and it is not without controversy.
Girls At South African High School Protesting Hair And Language Bans
After complaints, Pretoria High is under pressure to look at its policies for black students, who say they should be able to wear natural hair and speak their native languages.
'The Art Of Waiting' Stands As Part Memoir, Part Cultural History Of Infertility
Author Belle Boggs struggled with infertility for years before she conceived her daughter. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about her new book.
Meet The Woman Who's Been Pearl Jam's Sound Engineer For 24 Years
by Caroline Losneck
It's 'Bey Day': Beyoncé Turns 35
Today is the Queen's birthday — Queen B, that is. Beyonce's birthday has become a moment of celebration for people across the country, and last night, many people danced the night away.
The Making of Clinton: Character in the 2016 Election
Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular candidates in modern history. For Clinton, it's the way she seems to protect her privacy at all costs.
To Reform Prison System, Corrections Officer Put Himself In Solitary Confinement
Rachel Martin speaks to Secretary Gregg Marcantel about reforming the New Mexico state penitentiary system. He appears on season 2 on A&E's "Behind Bars."