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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.
On The Streets Of Baltimore, 'It's Definitely Not A Safe Feeling'
Baltimore is having one of the most violent summers in years. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to local activist Ray Kelly about what police and the public can do to improve the situation there.
Pro Gaming Joins Other Sports As It Begins Drug Testing
by Rachel Martin
Cycling, baseball and other pro sports all have performance enhancing drug tests. Now the tests are coming to the world of competitive video gaming.
Greeks Cling To Euro, But Dream Of The Drachma
by Joanna Kakissis
Opinion polls in Greece consistently report that most want the country to continue using the euro. But some citizens wonder: Has the country actually benefited from its membership in the eurozone?
KKK, Black Panthers Clash At South Carolina Statehouse Rallies
by Sarah McCammon
The groups held dueling rallies in Columbia on Saturday a week after the furling of the Confederate battle flag. One side says white culture is under attack; the other says it's promoting black unity.
Restaurant Sets An Empty Table For Chattanooga Shooting Victims
by Emily Siner
Outside one of the crime scenes in Chattanooga, the community has created a memorial for the military men who died in Thursday's shooting. Nearby is another tribute, in an unexpected place.
What Trump's Candidacy Means For The GOP
The Huffington Post says it won't cover Donald Trump as a political story, despite his surge in the polls. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with The New York Times' Jeremy Peters about Trump's popularity.