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.
Russians Outraged At Destruction Of EU Food
New York Times correspondent Andrew Kramer tells NPR's Rachel Martin why Russian authorities are burning hundreds of tons of food and how a nation that suffered wartime starvation is reacting.
Two Women On The Final Stage Of Army Ranger Training
Two soldiers are poised to become the first women to pass Army Ranger training. NPR's Rachel Martin interviews Christian Science Monitor reporter Anna Mulrine, who witnessed their grueling tests.
Amnesty Gets Slammed For Its Sex Trade Proposal
This week, Amnesty International will recommend full decriminalization of the sex trade. Catherine Murphy, a policy adviser for the group, tells NPR's Rachel Martin it's facing a backlash.
Blue Jays Make The Most Of Trade Deadline
NPR's Rachel Martin talks baseball and underdog odds with Mike Pesca of Slate's The Gist podcast.
Author Sets Out To Find Gold In 'Fever'
Host Rachel Martin talks with British author Steve Boggan about his quest for California gold in his new book, Gold Fever.
In Iowa, Clinton Turns Email Controversy Into A Punchline
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign has stepped up its response to the investigation into the private email server she used while secretary of state.
Civil Rights Icon Julian Bond Dies At 75
One of the leading figures of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond, has died. NPR's Rachel Martin remembers him in a conversation with another giant of that era, Georgia Congressman John Lewis.
