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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.
Smile, You're Vaccinated! The Rise Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Selfie
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with New York Times fashion director Vanessa Friedman about the selfie photographs that people post on social media after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine.
Chile Sees New Wave Of COVID-19 Infections Despite Rapid Vaccine Distribution
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with an infectious disease expert in Chile, Dr. Claudia Cortes, about a new wave of COVID-19 infections, despite the country's rapid vaccination pace.
Evanescence Is Back
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Amy Lee, the co-founder and singer of Evanescence, about her band's first new album of original material in almost a decade.
Politics Chat: Biden Administration Tackles Gun Control
by Tamara Keith
We talk about the Biden administration's delay on taking action on gun control, as well as the upcoming infrastructure bill and the next phase in the the fight against the coronavirus.
Georgia State Senator Butch Miller Discusses Controversial Voting Bill
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Georgia State Senator Butch Miller about the recent voting bill he co-sponsored.
New Study Reveals Young Sports Fans Prefer Highlights Over Real Games
Sarah McCammon talks to Variety's Gavin Bridge about how sports fandom and viewership is shifting in the U.S.
Efforts To Free Ship From Suez Canal Continues
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with shipping supply expert Christopher Rogers about the stuck ship in the Suez Canal and the implications for the supply chain.
Myanmar Mourns Deadliest Day Since Military Coup Began
Saturday was the deadliest day yet since a military coup took control in Myanmar. At least 114 people died as the military cracked down on protesters.