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.
How The Hammond Organ Sound Laid The Tracks For Gospel's Hit Train
The sound of the Hammond organ was invented for churches as an alternative to pipe organs. But it's distinctive sound became crucial to the development of a new kind of music: gospel.
Stand Right, Walk Left: The Smooth Swing Of Subway Etiquette
Subway commuters in major cities live by unspoken codes of conduct. In Washington, D.C., a local rule of escalator etiquette inspired jazz musicians Aaron Myers and Oren Levine to write a song.
Punk Before It Had A Name, Rocket From The Tombs Releases An Album
One of the most influential proto punk bands of the mid-1970s, Rocket from the Tombs, is back together. The group's new album is Black Record.
Saudi Executions Complicate Fraught Relationship With U.S.
Saudi Arabia executed 47 prisoners charged with terrorism Saturday, sparking sectarian outrage across the region. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Deb Amos about how the events have further divided Sunnis and Shiites.
Gen. Allen: Empowering Iraqi Forces Is Key To Controlling ISIS
Until recently, retired Marine Gen. John Allen led the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Allen about U.S. strategy in Iraq and Syria and whether it's working.
Police Expert: Tasers Should Be Used Only When Suspects Are Threats
The Chicago Police Department is doubling its supply of Tasers in an effort to reduce the use of lethal force. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with former Baltimore police officer Peter Moskos about the effectiveness of Tasers in de-escalating conflicts.
With Iowa Less Than A Month Away, Candidates Enter Crunch Time
As candidates kick off the final month before primaries and caucuses, NPR's Rachel Martin checks in with political correspondent Sarah McCammon. She's just off the campaign trail in all-important Iowa.
The Week In Sports: NFL Regular Season Wraps Up
It's the 17th and final week of the NFL regular season. Mike Pesca, host of The Gist podcast, tells NPR's Rachel Martin which teams to watch.
In Nigeria, A Culture Of Bribery Turns Deadly
As Nigeria's new president cracks down on former officials who embezzled billions, corruption remains endemic. And sometimes that corruption can have tragic consequences.
Sunni University's Anti-Extremist Message Undercut By Ties To Egypt
Egypt's Al Azhar is a center of Sunni scholarship and is seen as a possible counter to the ideology espoused by ISIS. But its message is undermined by its close relationship with a Western-backed Egyptian regime that crushes dissent.
