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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.
Minor League Baseball Is Back, But Not Without Obstacles
Minor League Baseball is back after sitting out last season due to the pandemic. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Todd Parnell, CEO of the Richmond Flying Squirrels about the challenges this year.
Constance Wu Portrays The Pain Of Miscarriage In 'Solos' Episode
Each episode of the new Amazon series Solos features a character struggling in isolation. Actress Constance Wu talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her 22-minute monologue.
Yasmin Khan's Cookbook Tells The Story Of Pieces Of Home Left Behind
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with cookbook author Yasmin Khan about her new book, Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.
Updates On Unrest Between Israelis And Palestinians
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Ben Wedeman of CNN about the latest developments in the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
The History Behind Tensions Between Israelis And Palestinians
The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is long and complex. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro explains what has lead up to the latest attacks, and how it's different than before.
Andrew McCarthy Recalls His Brat Pack Years In A New Memoir
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
How To Help Kids With Needle Fears When They Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
As more kids become eligible for the Pfizer shot, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with pharmacist Anna Taddio, who specializes in pain mitigation, about how to help them overcome needle phobia.
COVID-19 Is Devastating Rural India. But We Don't Know How Much
by Lauren Frayer
The extent of COVID-19's wrath in rural India is not fully known. Hospitals are full. Testing is scant, illiteracy is high and most deaths are never registered.
Sister Duo Aly And AJ Return To Music With New Album
Sister musical duo Aly and AJ Michalka talk about their fourth studio album - A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet.
How 9-Year-Old Michelle Rasul Became An Expert DJ
A 9-year-old in Dubai is considered one of the world's top DJs. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Michelle Rasul about how she became a wizard at scratching on a portable turntable.
Lawmakers Reach Bipartisan Deal For Commission Investigating Capitol Insurrection
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore about a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and to recommend changes to further protect the complex.