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.
Former Cuba Diplomat Feels Joy, Relief As Havana Embassy Reopens
The U.S. will reopen its embassy in Havana Monday. Wayne S. Smith was there when it closed in 1961. He was later in charge of the U.S. Interests Section. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Smith.
Carter Travels To Middle East To Pitch Iran Agreement
Following the Iran nuclear deal, the defense secretary visits Israel, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with former diplomat Dennis Ross about U.S. allies' objections to the pact.
MLB Season Turns Predictions Upside Down
We are at the half-way mark! NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca of Slate's The Gist podcast about the good, the bad, and the surprising of this summer's baseball season.
The Orchestral-Rock-Folk-Synth-Jazz Sound Of L'anarchiste
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rob LeCheminant and Alex Gilvarry of the Utah-based band L'anarchiste. The band's new album, Giant, is a blend of classical and folk, synthesized and acoustic.
More Than A Quarter-Million Ask Google To Be Forgotten
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Mona Chalabi of FiveThirtyEight.com about the "right to be forgotten" — requests to Google to remove evidence of one's digital footprint from the search engine.
Turkish TV Travels Far As Craze For Dramas Goes Global
The Turkish television industry is booming. Audience numbers spike at the end of Ramadan, when viewers around the world tune in in massive numbers — but there's year-round enthusiasm, too.
As California Drought Wears On, LA Starts To Lose Its Trees
California's drought and mandatory conservation measures are taking a toll on Los Angeles' green spaces. First to go were lawns, and now people are not watering their trees.
