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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.
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.
Iranians Will Choose From 7 Presidential Candidates Friday
by Peter Kenyon
Voters are concerned about the economy, including a shortage of food and medicine, as well as a lack of COVID-19 vaccines.
Cybersecurity Will Be A Key Topic Of Discussion Between Biden And Putin
by Greg Myre
Recent cybersecurity attacks in the U.S. were traced to Russian groups, who likely are known to the Kremlin.
India's COVID-19 Outbreak Is Slowing Down
by Lauren Frayer
Death rates are high in India, but the rate of new cases is slowing down.
Where Infrastructure Negotiations Stand In Congress
by Susan Davis
The Democratic majority in Congress has been struggling to advance Biden's agenda as moderates have tried to bring Republicans on board with an infrastructure bill.
Africa May Be On The Verge Of A Third Wave Of COVID-19 Infections
by Jason Beaubien
Some countries are seeing record levels of new daily cases with low vaccination rates.
Cher Strauberry, The First Trans Woman In Pro Skating, Releases Her Debut Punk Album
Scott Detrow speaks to Cher Strauberry about her debut album, "Chering is Caring" and about the challenges of coming out as the first trans woman in the world of professional skateboarding.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal Talks About Ongoing Infrastructure Negotiations
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal addresses negotiations on the infrastructure proposal and her hope that a final bill will include provisions to combat climate change as drought grips the west coast.
Maryland Man Returns To Tango After Lockdown Lift
by Scott Detrow
After a year in isolation, Tuan Tran of Rockville, Maryland returns to one of his favorite past-times: Argentine tango dancing.
Iranians Will Head To The Polls Friday To Choose A New President
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Professor and Director of the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech about the upcoming elections in Iran.