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 Names Religious Conservative Mike Pence As VP Pick Ahead Of GOP Convention
Donald Trump and his running mate pick, Gov. Mike Pence, are heading to Cleveland for the Republican Party convention. NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson about Trump's choice.
Scholars Argue Prosecutions Against Muslim Liberals Don't Follow Islamic Teachings
Free-thinking bloggers in some Muslim countries face criminal prosecution and even death for expressing their ideas. There are Islamic scholars who say this is a distortion of what Islam teaches.
Turkey's Government Resumes Control Of Country After Failed Coup
Following an attempted coup, Turkey says that the country is firmly back in the hands of the government. NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with correspondent Leila Fadel, who is Istanbul.
French Authorities Still Investigating Nice Attacker's Motivation
Authorities are piecing together details on the suspect who killed more than 84 people with a 20-ton truck. At the same time, questions persist about security.
World AIDS Conference Returns To Durban, South Africa. How Has The Conversation Changed?
The port city is hosting the International AIDS conference for a second time. NPR's Jason Beaubien tells NPR's Lynn Neary that much progress has been made in combating AIDS, but more needs to be done.
Reporter Found Lack Of Medical Care As Undercover Prison Guard At For-Profit Facility
Private prisons generally don't have to reveal what goes on inside. Mother Jones' reporter Shane Bauer went underground as a prison guard. NPR's Lynn Neary discusses his investigation.
'The Night Of': HBO Series On Criminal Justice Arrives At A Fitting Time
HBO's new drama miniseries, "The Night Of," premieres tonight. It's about a young man tried for a murder he didn't commit. It's a dark and detailed look into the criminal justice system.
Former Evangelical Pastor Rethinks His Approach To Courtship
Josh Harris, a former evangelical pastor, wrote an influential book on Christian courtship. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with him about the criticism he's gotten from people who grew up reading his book.
Reflecting On Police Shootings, Author Kwame Alexander Focuses On Next Generation
Children's author Kwame Alexander discusses last week's killing of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, in addition to the shootings of the Dallas police officers.
Black Gun Owners Have Conflicting Feelings After Dallas Shooting Of 5 Police Officers
African Americans have always kept guns for self defense. The recent shootings in Dallas, and the killings of young black men by police, are once again raising questions about who should own guns.
Matt Lewis: Smartphone Era Challenges Americans' Established Perceptions On Race And Policing
What does it take to change your perception of people or an institution? NPR's Rachel Martin talks with columnist Matt Lewis about how the smartphone era has altered how he now views the police.