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.
'Carry On' Tells The Story Of Unlikely Bond Between 2 Athletes That Changed 3 Lives
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Lisa Fenn, the author of "Carry On: A Story of Resilience, Redemption, and an Unlikely Family," and the two athletes Fenn profiled, Dartanyon Crockett and Leroy Sutton.
Louisiana Ignored Dire Forecasts And Flash Flood Warnings
Tens of thousands in Louisiana were surprised by floods last week. In a changing climate, what more can be done to warn communities that the weather can do things they aren't used to?
What It's Really Like To 'Walk' In Space
The International Space Station conducted a spacewalk this week to mark 15 years in space. Three people who've walked in space share their miraculous — and miserable — experiences.
Hopping On Hashtag Bandwagon, Host Rachel Martin Recounts Her #FirstSevenJobs
Social media feeds have been peppered with the hashtag #firstsevenjobs for the past few weeks. NPR's Rachel Martin shares her list, from store window mannequin to English teacher in Japan.
In Drought-Stricken California, There's No Longer A Fire "Season"
The state now sees wildfires that are on average bigger than ever and that burn through more of the year. Cal Fire's Southern Region information officer Michael Mohler speaks to Rachel Martin.
Amid Heightened Tension Between Law Enforcement And Public, What Draws New Recruits?
When the risk and mistrust outweigh the financial gain, who becomes a police officer? William Noel in Annapolis, Md., tells Rachel Martin about joining the force.
How Japan Is Dealing With Impacts Of Supporting The Oldest Population In The World
Nearly 27 percent of the people in the country are 65 or older. NPR's Ina Jaffe visited Japan and tells Rachel Martin what she learned about why the population is aging.
The Week In Politics: Trump's Campaign Shake-up; Clinton Foundation's New Donor Rules
NPR's Mara Liasson looks back on a week of political upheaval: new leadership in Donald Trump's campaign, and changes to the Clinton Global Initiative and Clinton Foundation.
At Least 50 Killed, 90 Wounded In Turkey Wedding Bombing
There's been another bloody attack in Turkey. Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at a wedding near the Syrian border. NPR's Peter Kenyon joins Rachel Martin with the latest.
The Week In Politics: Trump's Campaign Shake-up; Clinton Foundation's New Donor Rules
NPR's Mara Liasson looks back on a week of political upheaval: new leadership in Donald Trump's campaign, and changes to the Clinton Global Initiative and Clinton Foundation.
Brazil Men's Soccer Redeem Loss To Germany For Olympic Gold In Penalty Kick Shootout
For two years, the humiliating loss to Germany at the 2014 World Cup semi-final haunted the men's soccer team of Brazil. Saturday night, they played Germany again, and this time, it went Brazil's way.