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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.
Violence Persists Among Trump Rally Protesters
by Don Gonyea
Another chaotic and tense day, with arrests and pepper spray, played out at Donald Trump rallies. A man jumped a barricade trying to get at Trump, but Trump — and his supporters — were undeterred.
The Prevalence Of Doping Scandals In The Sports World
Maria Sharapova is only the latest high profile athlete to come up against allegations of doping. Mike Pesca of Slate.com has a few lesser known examples.
5 Years Later, Egypt Government Crackdown On Dissent Persists
Egypt's government is more repressive than it has ever been. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rachel Martin about the government's heavy handed tactics, and the increased suppression of civil society.
'The Throwback Special' Tackles Middle-Age Manhood
Rachel Martin speaks with Chris Bachelder. His novel tells the story of a group of friends who gather each year to re-enact the gruesome injury sustain by quarterback Joe Theisman.
Fashion Retail Slump: Are Brands Out Of Touch?
A couple of major retail brands have posted some grim numbers. Rachel Martin talks with Washington Post reporter Sarah Halzack about why it's so hard to make mid-priced clothes people will buy.
Trials Set To Begin For 6 Baltimore Police Officers In Freddie Gray Case
Almost a year since a young black man from west Baltimore died in police custody, trials of the officers charged in his case are set to begin. A citizen commission released its findings.
Dole-Kemp Campaign Site Immortalizes '90s Internet Tech
It was among the first campaign websites, and it's still archived online for all to see. Robert Arena, director of Internet strategy for the campaign, takes a stroll down memory lane.