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 Marriage, Warts And All, Is At The Heart Of 'Fates And Furies'
In Lauren Groff's new book, Fates and Furies, a marriage unfolds over many decades, from the husband's perspective, then the wife's. Groff talks about a marriage under the microscope.
After A Rough Year, NFL's Roger Goodell 'Just Wants To Get Back To Football'
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been taking some serious hits. NPR's Rachel Martin and Slate's Mike Pesca tally up Goodell's wins and losses, and weigh in on his value to the league.
A Philosophical Posse Hunts For The Self In Nathaniel Mackey's Poems
Nathaniel Mackey's book Blue Fasa has been described as metaphysical and mythological. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with poet Douglas Kearney about the lure of Mackey's words.
Pennetta Wins Her First Grand Slam, Then Calls It Her Last
Flavia Pennetta ended her tennis career in the best way — winning the U.S. Open women's singles title. She beat Roberta Vinci in two sets, then announced she plans to retire at the end of the year.
In Hungary, Churches Are Conspicuously Silent On Migrants
Europe's Catholics have been asked to help migrants fleeing the Middle East. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to correspondent Lauren Frayer about clerics in Hungary, who have rejected the pope's call.
A Doctor Reflects On Race And Medicine In 'Black Man In A White Coat'
Black Man in a White Coat is Damon Tweedy's memoir of his experience as a young black doctor. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks to him about how the medical field addresses race.
