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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.
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.
Libertarian Party Set To Pick Its Presidential Candidate
by Scott Horsley
The Libertarian presidential candidates held a debate Saturday night at their party convention in Orlando, Fla.
Trump Becomes Presumptive Nominee; Clinton Faces Federal Charges Over Emails
Some establishment figures are showing their support for Donald Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee Thursday. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton still can't vanquish Bernie Sanders.
Coca-Cola Halts Production In Venezuela Due To Nation's Sugar Shortage
Venezuela just became one of the few countries in the world that does not sell Coca-Cola. Tom Standage of the Economist tells NPR's Rachel Martin what that says about the Venezuelan economy.
Pennsylvania Debates Statutes Of Limitations For Child Sex Abuse Crimes
State Rep. Mark Rozzi tells NPR's Rachel Martin about why he's supporting new Pennsylvania legislation that would eliminate the state's criminal statutes of limitations on child sex abuse crimes.
Manhattanhenge Brightens This Memorial Day Weekend
Manhattanhenge is the name for the solar phenomena that occurs this weekend in New York City when the setting sun perfectly aligns with the numbered streets running east and west on the city's grid.
Wrecked By Superstorm Sandy, Conservationists Work To Restore Migratory Birds' Refuge
by Eilis O'Neill
The migratory birds of the East Coast are about to get back a piece of habitat they lost to Hurricane Sandy — a freshwater pond in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in New York City.
'Dormant Butt Syndrome' Can Be A Pain In The Knee, Hip And Back
Do you have knee, back or hip pain? You could be suffering from "dormant butt syndrome." That's just another way to describe weak glute muscles. [Editor's note: The word "bitchy" is heard at 1:42.]
Toronto Raptors End Cleveland Cavaliers' Playoff Winning Streak
The Raptors surprised basketball fans Saturday night when they beat the Cavaliers. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca of Slate's The Gist podcast about what the finals may look like.