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.
A parable about motherhood, 'Chouette' begins with a human birth to an owl baby
A woman gives birth to an owl-baby in the novel "Chouette." Danielle Kurzleban talks with author Claire Oshetsky about why magical realism was a good vehicle to explore motherhood.
Want true crime without all the grisly details? Try a 'cozy mystery'
Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with writer Alyse Burnside about her exploration of the gentle literature genre known as "Cozy Mysteries."
Americans are shopping more than ever before, but supply is struggling to meet demand
Did someone order another weird holiday shopping season? Goods stuck on ships, pricier gas and food, fewer sales, workers demanding higher wages, and through it all: shoppers spending record money.
Navajo Nation bans indoor smoking in public places, including casinos
Danielle Kurtzleben talks to Dr. Patricia Nez Henderson, expert on tobacco prevention in Native American communities, about the Navajo Nation's new ban on indoor smoking in public places.
Jack-of-all-trades jazz musician releases EP 'Jelly Cleaver and The Forever Presence'
Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to London-based jazz musician Jelly Cleaver about her new EP, "Jelly Cleaver and The Forever Presence."
Week in politics: Infrastructure bill provides money for bridges, broadband and more
At long last, President Biden plans to sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill Monday. Plus, he'll attend a virtual summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The U.S. will reopen land borders to Canada and Mexico
The U.S. is opening its borders to Canada and Mexico on Monday to fully vaccinated travelers. These land borders have been closed to most travelers since the start of the pandemic.
Polling Institute director says it may be time to get rid of election polls
Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Patrick Murray, director of the Polling Institute at Monmouth University, about the future of election polls after their recent failures to predict results.