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.
Central Baghdad Bombing Kills At Least 80
More than 80 people were killed in a car bomb explosion in a central market in Baghdad. Reporting from Beirut, Alice Fordham tells NPR's Rachel Martin about one of the country's deadliest bombings.
Amid Post-Brexit Vote Turmoil, PM Pick Could Narrow Down To 2 Women
Britain's political establishment is in chaos and protestors are taking to the streets. NPR's Rachel Martin asks correspondent Frank Langfitt about who might be in position to right Britain's ship.
Great White Shark Caught On Camera Napping For The First Time
Scientists think they've finally caught on film a shark getting some rest. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Greg Skomal, a marine fisheries biologist, who was part of the team that collected the footage.
Security Expert: 'ISIS And Al-Qaida Are Competing On A Worldwide Canvas'
Is ISIS expanding its territory into Bangladesh? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown University's Bruce Hoffman, about terrorism's global footprint and the increasingly lethal attacks.
Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel Created A Legacy Of Remembrance
The world mourns the loss of writer, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sara Bloomfield of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
If Some Homeowner Trends Continue, Signs Of Another Housing Bubble Ahead
Double-digit price rises, easy credit and no money down — these all led to a housing bubble a decade ago. NPR's Rachel Martin asks UCLA economist Stephen Oliner if we are headed for disaster.
FBI Interviews Hillary Clinton: Key Step Toward Closure Of Private Email Server Probe
It was a busy holiday weekend for the two presidential campaigns. NPR's Rachel Martin and correspondent Mara Liasson talk about latest in the clash of the titans and the puzzling polls.
As Patriotic Songs Lose Familiarity In Public Schools, Do They Still Hold Value?
As this country becomes more diverse, some widely-shared traditions are starting to fade, including the singing of patriotic songs. Kids used to learn them in school, but that's becoming less common.
Book Critic Ruth Franklin On Elie Weisel's Literary Legacy
Author of famed memoir "Night," Elie Wiesel's has died. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to author and former editor of The New Republic, Ruth Franklin on the lasting legacy of his Holocaust remembrance.
As Cavaliers Close Out NBA Season, Another Round Of Bidding Wars Ensues
It's not too soon to talk about the NBA teams trying to bid for next year's players. Mike Pesca from The Gist podcast talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the free agents that are up for grabs.
New RNC Head Of Hispanic Communications On Trump's Messaging
Helen Aguirre Ferre is the RNC's new director of Hispanic communications. NPR's Rachel Martin asks her about Donald Trump's controversial comments about Latinos and other minorities.