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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.
VW Emissions Scandal Hovers Over German Car Show
by Eleanor Beardsley
What To Call The Supermoon And When To See It
Sunday night's sky will reveal a blood moon — a total supermoon lunar eclipse, the fourth in a series. Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium in Chicago explains what makes this eclipse special.
Pope Unexpectedly Meets With Victims Of Sex Abuse
by Tom Gjelten
Francis made the unannounced visit on the last day of his six-day trip to the U.S., which will conclude with a huge Mass in Philadelphia.
Devoted Fans Cross The Country For 'Gunsmoke' Reunion
by Abigail Wilson
It's been 40 years since Gunsmoke ran on television, but it remains a classic Western. Several actors, including Burt Reynolds, reunite in Dodge City, Kan.
Rouhani Signals New Cooperation Possible Between Iran And U.S.
Correspondent Steve Inskeep sat down with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani about his country's relations with the U.S., the landmark nuclear deal, and cooperating with the U.S. in the fight against ISIS. Inskeep speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about their conversation.
After Escaping North Korea, Freedom Is 'Seriously, Deadly Hard'
by Rachel Martin
Yeonmi Park escaped from North Korea at age 13 only to find that freedom was more elusive than she'd imagined. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Park about her new book, In Order to Live.
Fantasy Sports Push The Boundaries Of Legal Gambling
More Americans than ever are signing up for fantasy sports leagues. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Mike Pesca, host of The Gist podcast, about fantasy leagues and gambling.
Confronting A Lifetime Of Bullying With 'A Brave Heart'
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Lizzie Velasquez, the subject of the new documentary, A Brave Heart. Velasquez suffers from a rare genetic condition and was the victim of terrible bullying.