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.
As 2020 Olympics Looks To Add New Sports, Which Events Would You Bring Back?
The International Olympic Committee is adding five sports to the Tokyo 2020 games. Olympic historian David Wallechinsky tells us which sports used to be in the Games and which he'd want to bring back.
Young The Giant Touches On Immigrant Background In 'Home Of The Strange'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sameer Gadhia of the Southern California band Young The Giant about the band's immigrant history ,and what they wanted to say about American identity in their new album.
Piecing Together The Complex Structure Of ISIS
The Islamic State's attacks in Paris last year brought attention to the group's terrorism network abroad. The New York Times' Rukmini Callimachi talks to Ailsa about the structure of ISIS.
'Doc McStuffins': The Olivia Pope For Kids?
If you have young children at home, chances are you know Doc McStuffins. If you don't, comedian W. Kamau Bell will tell you why you should love the 6-year-old cartoon girl with a stethoscope.
The Future Of Kansas Voter Laws
Last month, a judge struck down part of a voter registration law in Kansas. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks the law's future with Wichita Eagle reporter Bryan Lowry and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.
Opening Ceremony Spectacle Resurfaces Debate: Who Was First In Flight?
The opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic games in Brazil revived a debate that was surprising to many Americans: that a Brazilian man was the first in flight, not the Wright Brothers.
Famous French Flea Market Canceled This Year Over Terrorism Fears
The French city of Lille has cancelled its annual flea market — an event that usually attracts millions of visitors and which dates from medieval times — because of security concerns.
Words Of Wisdom From Young Adult Authors: Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds writes "slice-of-life stories" for youngsters. For our "Next Chapter" series, he talks about packing up his belongings in trash bags and moving to New York City to become a writer.
Tech Companies Embrace Election Season
More than ever before, U.S. elections are a business opportunity. Social media companies are capitalizing on attention spent on the candidates.
We Know How Women Get Zika. But How Does The Virus Reach Their Babies?
The Zika virus holds a particular fear for pregnant women because it causes severe birth defects. But researchers are still struggling to find out how the virus reaches the fetus through the placenta.