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.
Politics Chat: White House Drums Support For Economic Plans After April Jobs Report
The White House finds opportunity to push its ambitious economic plans after a disappointing April jobs report, while the GOP cites the report as proof the government helped the unemployed too much.
Indian Premier League Suspends Cricket Tournament Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Cricket matches continued in India amid the world's biggest COVID-19 wave. Some called it unethical, while fans say it kept them sane. But now some players have tested positive.
Imposter Syndrome, Or Something Else? Historian Talks 'Discriminatory Gaslighting'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author and historian Christy Pichichero about what she terms "discriminatory gaslighting."
How Healthy Is The Soil On Your Farm? 'Soil Your Undies' To Find Out
In Australia, farmers are burying underwear to gauge soil health.
Marie Ulven Talks TikTok Fame, Sexuality And Her New Album
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Marie Ulven, who calls herself "girl in red," about her new album if i could make it go quiet.
U.S. Sees Jump In Consumer Spending In March
Americans spent freely in March, thanks in part to the government's relief payments. Since a lot of that money is still sitting in people's bank accounts, it could finance a lot more spending.
Narendra Modi Under Fire As COVID-19 Crisis In India Continues
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author Arundhati Roy about the COVID-19 crisis in India and the government response that Roy calls a "crime against humanity."
Politics Chat: Vaccine Rollout Measure Focus On Changing Hesitant People's Minds
The Biden administration is trying to convince as many adults as possible to get vaccinated, while the president himself is making a pitch for his big economic plan.
Upcoming Scottish Elections Could Have Major Impact On UK
Scottish voters go to the polls this week for parlimentary elections which could have a big impact on whether Scotland eventually holds an referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.
Acropolis Renovation Proposals Draw Controversy
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks University of Missouri-St. Louis archeology professor Michael Cosmopoulos about the controversy over planned renovations to the Acropolis in Athens.
Proud Boys Named "Terrorist Entity' In Canada
Canada added three right-wing groups to its list of "terrorist entities," including the Proud Boys. The designation highlights Canada's different approach to confronting domestic far-right groups.