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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.
Greeks Vote In Election Dominated By Economic Fears
The people of Greece head to the polls Sunday for a general election which may decide the country's future in the eurozone. Reporter Joanna Kakissis tells NPR's Rachel Martin that voters are anxious.
Obama Begins 3-Day Visit To India
President Obama met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to White House correspondent Scott Horsley about the bilateral talks.
How Denmark Has Been Reintigrating Former Extremist Fighters
Thousands of foreign fighters have been recruited by ISIS. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Allan Aarslev, a police officer in Denmark, about integrating these fighters back into Danish society.
Super Bowl Talk (Other Than Ball Deflation)
The Super Bowl is one week away. What would we be talking about if we weren't talking about deflated footballs? Mike Pesca of Slate.com joins NPR's Rachel Martin to answer that question.
Whodunnit? King Tut's Burial Mask Damaged And Glue Didn't Help
by NPR Staff
A mystery is unfolding at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where someone has reportedly broken off the beard of King Tut's burial mask and attempted to glue it back on.
Mistrust, Anger Holds Guinea Back From Fighting Ebola
Local resistance is hampering the nation's efforts to eradicate the virus by mid-March. Correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton tells NPR's Rachel Martin how health workers are dealing with it.
Threats Build Against Journalists In Afghanistan
A new report by Human Rights Watch details the dangers Afghan journalists face from the Taliban. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Najib Sharifi about the government's failure to protect journalists.
To Save Birds, Send A Ship Full Of Rat Poison
by Rachel Martin
A ship has departed for South Georgia Island with enough poison to wipe out the rats that have been decimating the local bird population.
Bradley Cooper And 'American Sniper' Widow Team Up To Tell SEAL's Story
by NPR Staff
Cooper worked closely with Taya Kyle to turn her late husband's book, about his time as a Navy SEAL, into a film. "We all felt him the whole time we were shooting the movie," Cooper says.