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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.
VICE's Latest Cable Ventures
by Eric Deggans
VICE TV is a new cable channel. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and producer Andrew Limbong tell us what they think of three of the new shows from the "hip" news outlet.
Modern Love: What It's Like To Fall, Quite Literally, In Love
Most people remember the first time they fall in love. In this excerpt from "Modern Love: The Podcast," the author writes about the actual fall that marked her first love.
Mississippi Debuts Grammy Museum
by Debbie Elliott
A new Grammy Museum is opening in the Mississippi Delta. It pays tribute to the region considered to be the birthplace of American music. NPR's Debbie Elliott has a preview.
Something Old, Something New: How To Plan A Wedding If It's Not Your First
Rupert Murdoch took his fourth trip down the aisle this weekend to marry Jerry Hall. Rachel Martin asks wedding planner Bryan Rafanelli how to plan your wedding for the second — or seventh — time.
Another Unlikely Supporter For Donald Trump
Charles Evers, brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, recently endorsed Donald Trump. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to him about why.
Listen Up: Your AI Assistant Goes Crazy For NPR Too
Last week, we told you about Alexa, the voice activated assistant that operates on a speaker sold by Amazon called the "Echo." Our story caused Alexas across the country to revolt.
Rounding Up The Week In Politics
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with political correspondent Mara Liasson for a roundup of the latest round of primaries — and two caucuses — and the latest from candidate Donald Trump. Plus, a look forward to the Democratic debate tonight.
Scientists Find A Genetic Culprit For Gray Hair
Think you've gone gray from stress? Scientists say they've identified the first gene for gray hair. It accounts for about 30 percent of grays, mostly in lighter colored hair.
'Black-Ish' Opens Conversation About Race And Police Brutality
Wednesday's episode of the ABC comedy "Black-ish" took a risk: It presented a dramatic look at race and police brutality. Rachel Martin talks with showrunner Kenya Barris.
Clinton, Trump Head Into Super Tuesday With Momentum
Democrats in South Carolina voted in their primary last night and now both parties head into the final 48-hour sprint to Super Tuesday, when about a dozen states vote.
Trump Heads Into Super Tuesday With Big Support, Unfavorable Ratings
With Super Tuesday approaching, Rachel Martin asks longtime Republican political strategist Charlie Black about Donald Trump's popularity within the GOP establishment.