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.
How The Pandemic Has Altered The Way We Get Around
The pandemic has altered many aspects of our lives. This week, we take a look at transportation. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with transportation expert Gabe Klein about the ways we get around.
Rural Americans, Who Doubted The Pandemic, Now Hesitant To Get Vaccinated
Along with skepticism about the pandemic's seriousness, some rural Americans aren't interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Grace Potter On Her 2021 Grammy Nominations
The 63rd Grammy Awards are tonight. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Grace Potter, who is up for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Album for her latest record, Daylight.
Pressure Mounts For Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Resign
We get the latest updates on New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing pressure to resign in the wake of multiple allegations of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior from six women.
For Vaccinated Americans, Nothing Feels As Good As Hugging A Loved One Again
After a year of distancing and isolation, those who have received the coronavirus vaccine share the joy of being able to hug loved ones once again.
Politics Chat: What's Next For Biden After The Coronavirus Aid Bill
We look at the Biden Administration's next moves after its first taste of success, with the passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill.
Perseverance Rover Delivers First Sounds From Mars
Audio recordings from Mars may not sound like much, but according to David Gruel and Roger Wiens at SuperCam, they could have a lot of scientific value.
'The Bachelor' Finale Will Air As The Franchise Faces A Racial Reckoning
The season finale of The Bachelor is on Monday night, and it comes as the franchise faces a number of controversies over how it handles race and concludes the first season with a Black man as star.
Pope Francis Closes Out Trip To Iraq
Pope Francis goes to the Iraqi city of Mosul and visits ancient Christian sites in northern Iraq on the last day of his trip to fortify local Christians and promote interfaith relations.
How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way We Communicate
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Amelia Aldao, a clinical psychologist in New York City, about how the pandemic has impacted the ways we communicate with one another.
