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.
Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban
A Yemeni man describes how his life was derailed by the Trump administration's travel ban and hopes President Biden'a order lifting it will help him.
With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights
Democrats argue major voting reforms are needed to protect democracy. Now, with control of Congress and the presidency, the party will need to decide what changes are realistic.
Protests Erupt Across Russia Demanding Release Of Alexei Navalny
Protestors marched in cities all over Russia in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Museum Exhibition Explores The History Of Surfing In Hawaii
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
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.
Unpacking The Biden Administration's Coronavirus Strategy
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Emory University epidemiologist Carlos del Rio discuss the Biden administration's national COVID-19 strategy.
Understanding Multiracial Whiteness And Trump Supporters
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Cristina Beltran, professor of social and cultural analysis at New York University, about the phenomenon of "multi-racial whiteness."
After The Capitol Riot, Officials Promise To Crack Down On Extremism In The Military
Dozens of people who took part in the January 6th insurrection had a military history. Officials have repeatedly pledged to root out extremism in the ranks, with little to show for it so far.
