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.
Camille Perri Talks Breaking The Rules To Get Ahead In Debut Novel, 'The Assistants'
When the assistant at a multinational corporation skims a tiny fraction of the company's billions, it sets off a chain of unexpected events. Camille Perri tells Rachel Martin about her new novel.
Forget Talent, Success Comes From 'Grit'
Rachel Martin talks with Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who brought the idea of "grit" as a marker of success into the American mainstream. Her book posits that achievement is about persistence.
Middle-Class Immigrant Family Says Greed Is Eclipsing The American Dream
In this week's "Hanging On" series about the American middle class, NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with business owners Manolo Betancur and Zhenia Martinez. They own Las Delicias Bakery in Charlotte, N.C.
President Obama Has Last Laughs At White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Obama had his last opportunity to take some digs at politicos and celebrities at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Battle Out Indiana Primary
Rachel talks to Pete Seat, the Indiana consultant for John Kasich, about the upcoming primary.
California Primary Weighs Heavily On Republican Race
California Republicans are holding their state convention this weekend. It's a chance for Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich to make their case to party leaders.
How A Weekend At Transgender Camp Changed A Mother-Son Relationship
Storycorps Outloud tells stories from the LGBTQ community. This week we hear from a mother and her transgender son, about their relationship and the summer camp that changed his life.
Leicester City's Underdog Story Nears Finish
UK's minor soccer club has captured world attention by soaring to the top of the Premier Division in one season. If the club can beat soccer giants Manchester United on Sunday, they'll take the title.
5 Years Later, How Does Bin Laden's Killing Impact Al-Qaida's Legacy?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with author Lawrence Wright about the fate of Al-Qaida five years after the killing of Osama bin Laden.
