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.
Politics chat: Democrats champion Build Back Better bill while Republicans decry cost
Democrats struggle with the messaging over President Biden's economic agenda as the infrastructure bill becomes law and the Build Back Better bill advances to the Senate.
All U.S. adults can now get Pfizer and Moderna boosters
Leila Fadel speaks to infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authorization of Pfizer and Moderna booster shots for all adult Americans.
How to navigate Thanksgiving with the unvaxxed and unmasked
Leila Fadel talks to Elaine Swann, of the Swann School of Protocol, about Thanksgiving etiquette during this phase of the pandemic.
Bryson Tiller emotes the bitter-sweetness of the holidays in 'A Different Christmas'
Leila Fadel speaks with musician Bryson Tiller about his first holiday album, "A Different Christmas."
Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven
19 Black families have purchased land south of Atlanta for a future city called Freedom. They envision it as a safe haven built by them, for them, and for other Black families.
Remembering NPR book editor Petra Mayer
The NPR family has suffered a tremendous loss: NPR book editor Petra Mayer died suddenly Saturday. We take a moment to remember our ebullient, brilliant and proudly nerdly colleague.
Americans are shopping more than ever before, but supply is struggling to meet demand
Did someone order another weird holiday shopping season? Goods stuck on ships, pricier gas and food, fewer sales, workers demanding higher wages, and through it all: shoppers spending record money.
Navajo Nation bans indoor smoking in public places, including casinos
Danielle Kurtzleben talks to Dr. Patricia Nez Henderson, expert on tobacco prevention in Native American communities, about the Navajo Nation's new ban on indoor smoking in public places.
Jack-of-all-trades jazz musician releases EP 'Jelly Cleaver and The Forever Presence'
Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to London-based jazz musician Jelly Cleaver about her new EP, "Jelly Cleaver and The Forever Presence."
Week in politics: Infrastructure bill provides money for bridges, broadband and more
At long last, President Biden plans to sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill Monday. Plus, he'll attend a virtual summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Vice President Harris returns from diplomatic debut in Europe
Vice President Harris is back from France, where she took center stage among a large group of world leaders.