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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.
Hunter Biden On Addiction And Recovery
We bring you an excerpt of the interview between Hunter Biden and NPR's Scott Simon. The interview will run on Monday on Morning Edition.
Ilona Bannister's Debut Novel Depicts The Struggles Of New Motherhood
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to author Ilona Bannister about her debut novel, When I Ran Away.
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.
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.
Gabriela Garcia's 'Of Women And Salt' Connects Two Mother-Daughter Stories
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Gabriela Garcia about her debut novel, Of Women and Salt, which tells the story of generations of women from Cuban and Salvadoran families.
Superintendent On Why Some Students Might Thrive Under Virtual Learning
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Jamie Wilson, Superintendent of the Denton Independent School District, about plans to offer a Virtual Academy next year for families who want remote learning.
What We Can Learn From West Virginia's Vaccine Distribution Efforts
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to pharmacist Drew Massey about West Virginia's successful vaccination drive and the lessons other states can take away from the effort.
How The Coronavirus Vaccines Affect Long-Haul COVID-19 Patients
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Immunologist Akiko Iwasaki discusses the effects of the vaccine on long-haul COVID-19 patients.
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.