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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 Larry Nassar's Abuse Went On For So Long
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with John Barr, who's been covering the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal for ESPN, about the structures and people that enabled Nassar's behavior.
Army Considers Bringing Back The 'Pinks And Greens' Uniform Of WWII
The Army is set to decide whether or not to bring back their iconic "pinks and greens" dress uniforms from the WWII era. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Army Times writer Meghann Myers.
Bernie Sanders On Government Shutdown
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont about the ongoing government shutdown.
Supporters Assess Trump's First Year
After one year in office, supporters of President Trump review his accomplishments and what they say he can do better.
Shutdown Day 2
by Mara Liasson
The government has shut down after failed talks in Congress to reinstall funding. We look at what happens next.
The Future Of Myanmar's Rohingya Refugees
Myanmar says it is ready to start receiving Rohingya refugees this week, but will they be safe? Eric Schwartz of Refugees International discusses their return with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Escaping Boko Haram In 'A Gift From Darkness'
Writer Andrea Hoffmann tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro the story of Patience Ibrahim, a teenager captured and brutalized by Boko Haram. Ibrahim and Hoffmann co-authored the book A Gift from Darkness.
Government Shutdowns And The CDC
During the government shutdown in 2013 Tom Frieden was in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with him about potential public health implications.