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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.
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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.
Donald Trump Holds First Post-Presidency Rally In Support Of Congressional Candidate
by Don Gonyea
Trump is promoting the candidacy of a former White House staffer who hopes to unseat GOP Congressmen Anthony Gonzalez, who voted to impeach Trump.
A New Obesity Drug Could Help Millions Of Americans. Its Future Hinges On Insurance
by Yuki Noguchi
A newly-approved drug, Wegovy, has shown to have significant weight loss benefits. But it's unclear if insurers will cover the cost of the medication for the millions of Americans who might need it.
Girl Scouts Faced With 15 Million Boxes Of Unsold Cookies
Too many unsold boxes of cookies - that's what Girl Scouts are facing this year. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Maryann Barry, of the Girl Scouts of Citrus about how her troops are handling it.
Understanding The Republican Opposition To Critical Race Theory
by Barbara Sprunt
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Barbara Sprunt break down the Republican led efforts in the U.S. to discourage educators from teaching critical race theory in grade-level schools.
Lawmakers Seek To Hold White House's First Food Insecurity Summit Since 1969
by Claudia Grisales
The pandemic has laid bare many shortcoming in the U.S. — chief among them: food insecurity. A team of lawmakers is now hoping to address this issue, as the White House first did 50 years ago.
New York City To Hold Mayoral Primary On Tuesday
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Wall Street Journal reporter Katie Honan about New York City's mayoral primary and race.
Politics Chat: Biden Returns From Trip Abroad To Continued Fight To Pass Bills
by Mara Liasson
With his relatively smooth international trip behind him, President Joe Biden has returned to a very deadlocked Washington DC, where centrists in his own party are locking key pieces of legistlation.
Chrissy Teigen Embroiled In Bullying Controversy
Chrissy Teigen is facing backlash after bullying tweets she wrote to others came to light. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to reporter Taylor Ferber about why canceling Teigen might not be the answer.
Former Biden Advisor Analyzes U.S. Pandemic Response In New Book
Andy Slavitt, former senior adviser to President Biden's White House pandemic response team, discusses his new book, Preventable, about the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia's Pandemic Rules Kept People Safe, But At A Price
by Diaa Hadid
Australia's tough quarantine rules have kept the country largely covid free, but it's also left dozens of kids stranded abroad without parents. They're among the thousands struggling to return.