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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.
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.
The Long History Of Sexual And Physical Violence Asian Women Face In The U.S.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Yves Nguyen, an organizer with Red Canary Song, about the gender-based violence that Asian and Asian American massage workers face.
Sting's New Album Is All About Collaboration
Sting is releasing a collection of duets — some old, some new. He talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the importance of musical collaboration, despite the pandemic.
Leila Cobo's New Book Takes A Look At The Latin Music We Can't Get Enough Of
NPR's Felix Contreras speaks with Leila Cobo about her new book, Decoding Despacito, and the commercial history of Latin music in the U.S.
Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge Talk Racial Inequity And Policing In 'City On A Hill'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Aldis Hodge and Kevin Bacon about the second season of their Showtime series, City on a Hill.
North Carolina Electric Cooperative Aims To Make New Technologies Accessible To All
by Dan Charles
In rural North Carolina, an electric cooperative is reliving its New Deal history, bringing technologies like electric cars and broadband Internet to isolated communities struggling with poverty.