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.
The Implications Of Overtime Pay Proposal
The Labor Department announced new rules to make millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay. Annie Lowrey of New York magazine talks about what this could mean for businesses and workers.
Pastor Writes To Dispel Embedded Misconceptions About Transgender People
As churches seek understanding about the LGBT community, a Dallas pastor wrote a blog post sharing seven things he learned about transgender people. Rachel Martin speaks with Pastor Mark Wingfield.
To Put An End To Her Daughter's Bullying, A Mother Takes A Page From Darwin
Leslie Blanchard worried her daughter might bully another child, and decided to nip it in the bud. She tells NPR's Rachel Martin how she did it.
From 'Apprentice' To 'MacGyver,' TV Raids Old Shows To Excite Advertisers
The TV networks recently tried to sell their new shows to advertisers at the 2016 upfronts. But most of the shows being sold are things you've already seen.
5 Years After Devastating Missouri Tornado, Communities Assesses Disaster Response
Five years ago, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161 people. This week, Joplin will host leaders from other tornado-stricken cities to discuss the lessons they've learned.
Afghan Government Says Taliban Leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour Killed By U.S. Airstrike
The Afghan government says that a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan has killed the leader of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Akhtar Mansour.
Clinton Uses Florida Platform To Talk To Mothers Who've Lost Children To Gun Violence
Gun control will likely be an important topic in the general election. On Saturday, Hillary Clinton spoke to mothers who have lost children to gun violence at an event in Florida.
How Effective Is The Peace Program That Pays Taliban To Leave The Fight?
A program in Afghanistan that was meant to promote peace is under review. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Douglas Keh of the UN Development Program about the success the program.
