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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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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.
EU Leaders To Meet At Emergency Summit To Discuss 'Brexit' Next Steps
by Eleanor Beardsley
European leaders gather this week to negotiate what will be Britain's complicated divorce from the EU. Can it be undone? Two million Britons have signed a petition calling for a re-vote on Brexit.
Locals Provide Disaster Assist After West Virginia Floods Kill At Least 24
by Kara Lofton
Search and rescue operations are underway in West Virginia after flooding killed at least 24 people. Clean up has begun but some things can't be saved.
Will Orlando's Moment Of LGBT Support Endure?
by Hansi Lo Wang
There has been a huge outpouring of support for the LGBT community in Orlando, including from groups that traditionally have not supported the gay and lesbian community. Can the feeling of unity last?
1976: The Last Time Republicans Duked It Out To The Last, Heated Minute
In this encore presentation of For the Record, NPR's Rachel Martin looks at the last contested convention: the 1976 GOP meeting in Kansas City. Ronald Reagan nearly denied Gerald Ford the nomination.
Republicans Brace For Donald Trump's Impact On Down-Ballot Races
Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton are not the only candidates running. Ken Rudin of the Political Junkie podcast and NPR's Linda Wertheimer discuss the Senate and House races.
'Battle Of The Somme' Centenary Symbolizes Great Loss For Canadians
Most of Newfoundland's regiment was wiped out the first day of the Allied offensive on the Somme. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Maureen Power, a curator at the provincial museum about their legacy.
In Songs, Stories, Latino And LGBT Voices On How The Orlando Attack Feels Personal
by NPR Staff
The shooting in Orlando cut deep through the gay and Latino communities. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Xorje Olivares, Miriam Zoila Perez and Veronica Bayetti Flores about how the losses affected them.
'An Abbreviated Life' Memoir Captures Lasting Impact Of Childhood Emotional Abuse
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Ariel Leve about her new memoir, An Abbreviated Life. It tells the story of her growing up in a difficult dysfunctional family.
Looking Back On How The National Gallery Of Art Got Its Start 75 Years Ago
by Susan Stamberg
Philanthropist and collector Paul Mellon gave the gift of art to the American people. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is honoring that gift as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.
Irish Voters Share 'Brexit' Opposition To Protect Economic Interests
by Peter Kenyon
Many Irish citizens living in Britain can vote in Thursday's referendum on European Union membership. Ireland, with billions of trade dollars at risk, wants them to vote to keep the UK in the EU.