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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.
Many Teachers Still Hesitant Over Coronavirus Vaccine
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Imran Ahmed, of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, about disinformation over the COVID-19 vaccines.
NASA Scientist Discusses Her Work On The Perseverance Mars Rover Project
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with NASA engineer Christina Hernandez about her role in the Mars Perseverance mission.
Avalanche Survivors Recount Their Experiences
Avalanches kill more than a 100 people worldwide each year. We have stories of three people who were caught in avalanches and survived.
Journalist Margaret Coker Retells The Story Of The Battle Against ISIS In New Book
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with journalist Margaret Coker about her new book, The Spymaster of Baghdad. It chronicles the work of Iraqi intelligence agents against extremist groups.
How To Keep Your Immune System Healthy Through The Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Rosaura Licea about accessible ways to maintain our immune systems.
Politics Chat: Unpacking Biden's First Month As President
by Scott Detrow
The Biden administration's first month includes dealing with the crises of COVID-19, the economy, and now a natural disaster. Plus, a new week for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and it's not in Cancún.
Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to vision researcher Mark Rosenfield about the efficacy of blue light-blocking glasses.
TikTok Brings Together A Community Of Dancers
Ballet TikTok is a creative, funny, and real virtual community that helps dancers and fans learn and engage with the art form while shattering stereotypes.
Coronavirus Cases Are Down, But More Kids Are Having Severe Complications
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
MIS-C, a post COVID illness that has affected more than 2,000 U.S. children, causes inflammation of the heart, lungs, brain and other organs. One D.C. pediatric ICU is nearly full of such patients.
An Unusually Bipartisan Impeachment Vote Leaves A Deeply Divided Nation
by Mara Liasson
Seven Republicans crossed the aisle top vote for former President Trump's conviction, but the party's leaders in Congress continued a pattern of criticism without consequences.
Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with House Impeachment Manager Stacey Plaskett, congresswoman from the U.S. Virgin Islands, about Saturday's last-second maneuvers and the former president's acquittal.