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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.
How The Cherokee Nation Is Battling COVID-19
While coronavirus infections surge, the Cherokee Nation has been able to slow the spread. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Lisa Pivec, with the Cherokee Nation Health Services, about their efforts.
'Say Their Name' Podcast Memorializes Black Men Killed By Police
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Chris Colbert about his podcast, Say Their Name, which tells the stories of Black men killed by police that have not received national attention.
Pompeo Attempts To Cement Trump's Legacy In Israel Ahead Of A Biden Presidency
by Daniel Estrin
As the Biden administration approaches, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tries to cement the Trump administration's controversial pro-Israel policies.
Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Food Banks In Need Of Volunteers
by Grant Blankenship
Food banks get a lot of help from volunteers who make meals, distribute food to the needy and help keep things running smoothly. But in the coronavirus era, volunteers can be in short supply.
Distributing A Coronavirus Vaccine Will Bring Some Challenges
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Thomas Bollyky of the Council on Foreign Relations about the challenges of distributing a coronavirus vaccine.
Europe Announces Return Of Resrictions Amid Coronavirus Surge
by Eleanor Beardsley
Europe is trying to battle a new COVID-19 spike with lockdowns. Although the short-term restrictions can be severe, people have free healthcare and income support from the region's governments.
How To Give Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Katherina Rosqueta, director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, about donating to nonprofits as the country deals with a pandemic and a recession.
Donald Trump's Election Lawsuits Explained
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Ross Garber of Tulane Law School about the lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign and its allies.
Americans Concerned About The Presidential Transfer Of Power
Responses to an audience call out feature many concerns about the transition of presidential power.
Politics Chat: Trump's GOP Support May Be Waning As He Contests Election Results
by Mara Liasson
There are cracks in the wall of Republican support for Donald Trump but not enough to make the president concede that he lost the election.
Scientists Want To Bring Loons Back To Massachusetts
Scientists are trying to restore the range of loons. The iconic birds vanished from Massachusetts lakes decades ago. Loons from Maine are being moved back to those places, and the plan is working.
TikTok Users Band Together To Write 'Ratatouille:' The Musical
A TikTok user uploaded an original song about the main mouse in the Disney film Ratatouille. The video became so popular that users wrote an entire musical around it.