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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.
Senator Ted Cruz Faces Backlash For His Role In The Capitol Violence
by Bret Jaspers
Sen. Ted Cruz played a role in amplifying the false claims of voter fraud that drove the insurrection at the Capitol. Now the question is whether he faces political consequences at home.
The Myth Of American Exceptionalism
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Nikole Hannah-Jones of the New York Times about how what insurrection at the Capitol pulled back the veil revealed about American exceptionalism.
Author Alyssa Cole Talks Romance And Politics
Writer Alyssa Cole, whose romance books feature Black characters, tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that her novels aren't just inclusive, they are also inherently political.
California Health Care Workers Overwhelmed Amid COVID-19 Surge
by Lesley McClurg
Another holiday surge of COVID-19 patients is overwhelming California hospitals. Healthcare workers are not only exhausted but also feeling betrayed and angry.
Politics Chat: What's Next For Congress After Trump Leaves Office
by Mara Liasson
Donald Trump may not fade from the scene immediately, and Republican disarray may not prove incentive enough to get congressional Republicans to compromise with Democrats.
Joe Biden's Biggest Challenges As President
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with former Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., about prospects for Joe Biden's agenda.
The Philippines Faces Challenge In Stocking Enough COVID-19 Vaccines
by Julie McCarthy
The Philippines is lagging behind in securing stockpiles of the coronavirus vaccine. The challenges it faces are emblematic of much of the developing world.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin In Florida's Broward County
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with WLRN's Veronica Zaragovia about the coronavirus vaccine drive in Broward County, Florida, where those aged 65 and over can now get inoculated.
The Best Music From 2020
by Felix Contreras
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras looks back at some of the best music released in 2020.
The Music Of The Northern Lights
Alaskan-born composer Matthew Burtner has recorded the sound of the northern lights and created a piece of music called Auroras.