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.
Retro soul shines on Micah Edwards' Tiny Desk Contest entry 'Jean Leon'
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Texas soul musician Micah Edwards about his Tiny Desk Contest entry, "Jean Leon."
Politics chat: Jan. 6 committee break; Trump, Pence at dueling rallies; Biden health
This Sunday's politics chat covers some of the many questions in Washington right now — including those surrounding the Jan. 6 investigation and its consequences for former President Donald Trump.
The future of the Earth under climate change is 'Denial'
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jon Raymond about his novel, "Denial," which takes place in a future shaped by climate change.
Black player Bud Fowler will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Among the inductees during today's National Baseball Hall of Fame is a little-known player named Bud Fowler. His inclusion represents an effort to highlight Black players predating Jackie Robinson.
A guaranteed income program in rural Georgia hopes to reduce income inequality
Guaranteed income programs are often associated with big cities. A new program aims to help residents in rural Georgia.
Mexican residents donated a significant portion of plasma in the U.S. Now they can't
Blood plasma donation centers along the U.S.-Mexico border have seen a sharp decline in donors after immigration regulations changed. Ayesha Rascoe talks with reporter Stefanie Dodt.
Pope Francis visits Canada to address missionaries' abuse of Indigenous children
Ayesha Rascoe talks with reporter Emma Jacobs about Pope Francis' trip to Canada this week. He's calling it his "pilgrimage of penance" for the treatment of Indigenous children at schools there.
There is still a baby formula shortage
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to food policy reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich about the latest on the baby formula shortage in the U.S. and when caregivers might get some relief.
Full-time professionals are getting side gigs to get ahead of inflation
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sacha Chadwick, a 30-year-old in New York City who works 2 jobs to support herself and pay off debt. She works daily and is exhausted.
Monarch butterflies have been declared endangered. What can we do to save them?
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with conservation biologist Karen Oberhauser about why the migratory monarch butterfly was just declared endangered, and what can be done in response.
COVID deaths are back up to nearly 500 a day
Ayesha Rascoe talks with White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha about President Biden testing positive and the state of the pandemic.