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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.
Cultural Appropriation In Pop Music — When Are Artists In The Wrong?
When Coldplay and Beyoncé released the music video for their new song, they were immediately accused of cultural appropriation. What does that mean? And how pervasive is it in the music industry?
Super Bowl 50 Tightens Cybersecurity
This year's Super Bowl will be held in the most technologically advanced stadium in the world. FBI special agent John Lightfoot talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the threat of cyber attacks.
South Korea, Allies Condemn North Korean Rocket Launch
North Korea launched a long-range rocket Saturday, defying warnings of tougher sanctions. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Seoul correspondent Elise Hu about reaction from South Korea and its allies.
Clinton And Sanders Test New Campaign Tactics Ahead Of New Hampshire
by Tamara Keith
Hillary Clinton is trailing Bernie Sanders in New Hampshire. The way they're campaigning in that state ahead of Tuesday's primary tells you something about how they're positioned in the race.
TV Ad-Spending Bonanza Revs Up In New Hampshire
by Brady Carlson
Presidential campaigns are spending tens of millions of dollars ahead of the New Hampshire primary. That's a windfall for the state's only network TV affiliate, where much of the money is being spent.
Slow Jam Takes Los Angeles Drivers Out Of Fast Lane
The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Carcetti, came up with a novel way to warn drivers of a major road closure.
Carly Fiorina Pulled From Debate – But Still In The Race
Carly Fiorina was the only candidate to be excluded from Saturday's GOP debate. Rachel Martin talks with Fiorina about the debate, and her rationale for staying in the race despite her low numbers.
Rubio And Cruz Targeted In GOP Debate
by Mara Liasson
Seven Republican candidates faced off in New Hampshire Saturday night, just days ahead of that state's primary. Fireworks flew as several candidates face a make-or-break election.