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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.
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.
Why Some Ohioans Are Supporting Bernie Sanders
Ohio voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Rick Kepler, a retired union worker in Ohio, tells NPR's Rachel Martin why he plans to vote for Bernie Sanders.
Spoiler Alert: 'Reality Steve' Calls 'The Bachelor' Winner
The finale of "The Bachelor" premieres Monday night. Bachelor Ben has told two women he loves him, but who will he choose? Steve Carbone of the website RealitySteve.com knows and he spoils it for us.
Supporting Trump As The Anti-Establishment Candidate
Don Reid is a former council member in Charlotte, N.C. NPR's Rachel Martin met him on a reporting trip there earlier this year, and talks to him about why he's supporting Donald Trump.
Memories Of Former First Lady Nancy Reagan
NPR's Ron Elving reflects on the life of former First Lady Nancy Reagan, who died this weekend at 94.
French Authorities Demolish Refugee Camp
French police have targeted and fired tear gas on makeshift homes where 3,500 refugees live in Calais. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to aid worker Clare Moseley from Care4Calais about the scene.
'The Witch' Achieves Puritan American Horror Without The Gore
With his new film, writer/director Robert Eggers wanted to resuscitate a nightmare figure from the consciousness of Puritan America. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to him about "The Witch," and how to really scare an audience.