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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.
What Happened When The Gunshots Started
by Leila Fadel
Over the past week, NPR has talked to survivors and first responders, piecing together the events of the massacre in Las Vegas one week ago.
The Future Of Farming In Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico's farms. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Ricardo Fernández of Puerto Rico Farm Credit about what happened and how farmers are recovering from the storm.
Flooding In Mississippi As Nate Makes Landfall
by Debbie Elliott
Hurricane Nate made landfall in Mississippi early Sunday, before being downgraded to a tropical storm. It caused flooding in Biloxi.
What It Means To 'Decertify' The Iran Deal
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Barbara Slavin of the Atlantic Council about the potential repercussions should President Trump "decertify" the Iran nuclear deal.
In 'This Blessed Earth,' The Outdated Romance Of The Family Farm
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
How A Justice Stays Fit: 'The RBG Workout'
How does one of America's most powerful octogenarians keep fit? Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg credits personal trainer Bryant Johnson, author of The RBG Workout. We meet him in the gym.
Out Of Bounds: Jen Welter On Breaking Barriers In Football
Jen Welter is the first woman to ever coach in the NFL and she's out with a new book called Play Big. She talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her time in the NFL and its controversies.
What's Behind The Jump In STD Rates
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows an alarming spike in STD cases. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with David Harvey of the National Coalition of STD Directors.
Enrolling In The ACA Is A Little Harder This Year
The Trump administration has told regional health directors not to participate in state enrollment events for the Affordable Care Act. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with former HHS official Emily Barson.
The Financial Cost Of Getting Shot
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Dr. Joseph Sakran, who co-authored a study that found hospitals charge gunshot victims anywhere from $5,000 to $100,000.
'Ask A Muslim Anything'
by Anthony Brooks
Robert Azzi is a Lebanese-American from New Hampshire. He's holding town hall meetings he calls "Ask a Muslim Anything" to explain his faith to his neighbors.