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.
Embracing President's Policing Task Force Recommendations Is A Work In Progress
In 2015, the White House Task Force on 21st Century Policing recommended many reforms. Laurie Robinson, who co-chaired that task force tells Rachel Martin that reform requires long-term commitment.
Will Dallas Ambush Push Republicans To Act On Gun Control Legislation?
Following the murder of five Dallas police officers, Democrats are again calling for gun control legislation. Rachel Martin speaks to Rep. John Lewis, who led the Congressional sit-in last month.
How Police Chaplains Step In After Departments Cope With Officer Deaths
Police officers are struggling with the deaths of five of their own. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with chaplain Gary Holden, founder of the Police Chaplain Program, about ministering to law enforcement.
Detroit Working Class Men Split On Donald Trump
If Trump hopes to win Michigan, then he's got to win over working-class white men in suburban Detroit. But it will be tough. The state hasn't backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.
With Administrative Corruption In Afghanistan, U.S. Troops Presence Won't 'Make Any Difference'
U.S. soldiers are staying on in Afghanistan. Sarah Chayes, with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, tells NPR's Rachel Martin that more troops won't solve the real problem.
As Police Remain On High Alert, Dallas Comes Together In Mourning
The city of Dallas is still reeling from the murders of five police officers. Residents are rallying around law enforcement but some warn they can't abandon peaceful protests.
Once A Somali Refugee, She's Now Running As Somalia's First Female President
Fadumo Dayib was once a Somali refugee. A Harvard graduate and mother, she now lives a comfortable life in Finland. Despite the overwhelming odds, she running as Somalia's first female president.
Empathy Qualifies 'Ask Polly' Columnist To Tell Advice-Seekers 'How To Be A Person In The World'
It's not easy to be a person, but Heather Havrilesky of the "Ask Polly" column has some advice. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Havrilesky's about her new book, How to Be a Person in the World.
Oklahoma City Unveils Exclusive North American Matisse Exhibition
A collection of 100 works of art by Henri Matisse and his contemporaries is now on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. It's the only North American venue for the exhibition.
Biden Sees 'Significant Breakthroughs' On The Horizon For Cancer Initiative
For Vice President Joe Biden, the cancer "moonshot" is personal. He lost his son Beau to brain cancer. He says progress is being made on preventing, researching and treating cancer.