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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.
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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.
Biden Suspends Border Wall Construction For Two Months
by John Burnett
President Biden has halted construction of the massive wall on the U.S.-Mexico border for two months while officials determine what to do next.
Thousands Of Republicans Leave Party After Capitol Riot
by Andrew Kenney
The attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former president Trump has led thousands of Republicans to change their voter registration.
Concerns Arise As Navy SEALS Given Approval To Train In Washington State Parks
by John Ryan
Washington has OK'd a plan to allow Navy SEALS to train in state parks. The special ops will now do exercises at more than a dozen sites around the state. Parkgoers are worried about safety.
Two Close Friends On Navigating Their Relationship Across A Political Divide
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro catches up with Alex Uriarte and Steven Cruz, two close friends across the political aisle who have maintained their relationship.
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour On Renewed Diplomatic Relations With The U.S.
As the Biden Administration renews diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the Palestinians, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Riyad Mansour, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations.
Group Dedicated To Honoring Robin Hood Attracts New Followers After GameStop Incident
A small group in Nottingham, U.K., which honors the legend of Robin Hood, was mistaken for the stock trading app, Robinhood. Now their merry band has gone from 350 to 60,000 Twitter followers.
Museum Exhibition Explores The History Of Surfing In Hawaii
by Heidi Chang
Honolulu's Bishop Museum is hosting an exhibition on the history and culture of surfing, from Polynesian, African, and South American predecessors to the home of modern board surfing in Hawaii.
Colombia Has A Hippo Problem, Thanks To Pablo Escobar
Years ago, the drug lord brought four hippos from Africa to his hideout in Colombia. Since then, they have escaped into the jungle and are rapidly breeding, threatening humans and the environment.
What's Next For The U.S. After Rejoining The Paris Climate Agreement
The U.S. is rejoining the world's largest effort to address climate change: the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Climate change is one of the Biden administration's top priorities.
COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections
by Peter Kenyon
Iranians are looking at the COVID-19 crisis in their country with more fatigue than fear these days, though they wonder how it will affect upcoming elections.
Not All Masks Are Created Equal: How To Choose The Safest Mask For You
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Jeremy Howard, a research scientist at the University of San Francisco, about how to decide what masks might be more effective in preventing COVID-19 infections.