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.
The More, The Better: Repetition Propels Songs Up The Charts
It's an age-old question: What makes a hit song? NPR's Rachel Martin turns to USC professor Joseph Nunez for the answer. He says the secret formula may not be as complicated as we think.
The Week In Sports: NBA And WNBA Newsmakers
The Super Bowl is over, but there's still plenty of sports to talk about. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.
Global Community Funds Jordan's First Skateboard Park
Getting skateboarding off the ground in Amman, Jordan, was a bit of a challenge. Donations helped build the first skate park in the country. Newly opened, it's attracting a lot of curious onlookers.
How To Revive The Worn Out Cliche
Are cliches always tired? Not necessarily! NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Orin Hargraves, author of It's Been Said Before: A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Cliches.
What Happens When Wives Earn More Than Husbands
Thirty-eight percent of American wives earn more than their husbands. Data expert Mona Chalabi from FiveThirtyEight.com speaks to NPR's Rachel Martin about that number, and puts it into context.
Christian Grey Began His Fictional Career As A Vampire
Fifty Shades of Grey started out as fan fiction for the young adult series, Twilight, and morphed into a racy tale about a kinky billionaire.
Despite Ferguson, Change Comes Slowly To Mo. Municipal Courts
Six months ago, a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo., shot and killed a black 18-year-old. The area's 82 municipal courts came under sharp scrutiny and were targeted for major reforms.