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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: Senate Approves COVID-19 Relief Bill
by Franco Ordoñez
We look at the the coronavirus stimulus bill just passed by senate, as well as the changes to immigration policy the Biden administration is trying to bring about the U.S.-Mexico border.
Biden Thanks American People After Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
Formally known as the "American Rescue Plan," it includes a $1400 stimulus check, more money allotted for free-of-charge vaccines and distribution and extended unemployment benefits.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Two Former Staffers
by Joel Rose
The harassment allegations follow reports that Cuomo's office covered up the number of nursing home deaths from COVID-19.
How Disinformation Is Shaping The Political Process
by Sarah McCammon
Disinformation is not just affecting politics at the national level. It's eroding public trust in institutions.
Politics Chat: Former President Trump To Speak At CPAC
by Ayesha Rascoe
Former President Donald Trump speaks today at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida. As Trump's grip tightens on the GOP, President Joe Biden continues to address U.S. border policy.
The Future Of The GOP In Texas
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Artemio Muniz, chairman of the Federation of Hispanic Republicans in Texas, about the future of the party's hold on that state.
Jimmy Sweeney's Daughter On Her Father's Influence On Elvis
NPR's Scott Simon speak with Eugenia Sweeney, the daughter of Jimmy Sweeney, who was an early unacknowledged influence on Elvis Presley. We also talk with music historian Christopher Kennedy.
All Female Flight Crew In Afghanistan Makes History
Afghanistan just had its very first airline flight with an all-female crew, a milestone in a country where women often have very limited opportunities.
1 Year Into The Pandemic, These Are The Moments We Realized Everything Had Changed
The 1st anniversary of lockdowns, shutdowns, and shortages is upon us. To mark it, we've asked people to share their memories of when they realized how much life in the U.S. was about to change.
'The Conductors' Is A History Buff's Dream Fantasy Novel
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Nicole Glover about her debut novel, The Conductors, which focuses on a couple solving crimes and mysteries using magic in post-Civil War Philadelphia.