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.
'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' Dramatizes War Reporter's Experience
In "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot," Tina Fey stars as reporter Kim Barker, on assignment in Afghanistan. Barker joins Rachel Martin to talk about the movie and war reporting.
Colombian Scientists Study Serious Zika-Related Conditions
Scientists don't know all the conditions linked to the Zika virus. In one lab in Cali, Colombia, researchers are trying to connect Zika and the neurological condition Guillain Barre.
What's So Revolutionary About Amazon's 'Echo'?
Rachel Martin asks Boston Globe technology reporter Hiawatha Bray if the Amazon Echo is a gadget worth adding to all our other gadgets.
Healthcare.gov Marketplace Looks To More Selective California Model
Healthcare.gov accepts any insurance plan on its marketplace that complies with minimum standards. It's now considering strengthening those standards, and it's looking to California to see how.
This Week In Sports: Winners, Losers And Favorites
Rachel Martin chats about sports with Mike Pesca of Slate's The Gist.
Do Political Endorsements Have Real Impact?
Political endorsements sometimes make a splash. How do candidates go about getting them? Rachel Martin asks political consultant Bill Burton.
Despite Syrian Cease Fire, Conditions Still Not Safe To Deliver Aid
Rachel Martin speaks with Christy Delafield of Mercy Corps about the struggle to get humanitarian aid into Syria, even during the current pause in fighting.
Brie Larson Channeled Own Childhood Experience Into Oscar-Nominated Role
Brie Larson is nominated for an Oscar for her role in "Room." Today we bring an alternate cut of Rachel Martin's October conversation with her.