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.
The Call-In: Minimum Wage
Christy Faymonville tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the many jobs she works to supplement her income as a teacher, and New York Times reporter Noam Scheiber puts her story in a national context.
Soooo Embarrassing: When Your Dad Comes To Class With You
Harvey canceled Enrock Anassi's flight back from New York City to Houston, but he made the most of it, by crashing his daughter Kerubo's day at graduate school. They talk with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Teachers Organize To Help In Texas
School is delayed until Sept. 11 for 200,000 students in Houston. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with special education teacher Kristen McClintock, who is working with students staying in shelters.
The Bumblebee Hunter
The Franklin bumblebee is so small and hard to track that it's not clear if it's gone extinct. We tag along as one man makes his annual trek to try to find it.
Out Of Bounds: The Wives Of Football Players With CTE
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks to Alison Owens, the wife of a late NFL player, and New York Times reporter Ken Belson about a Facebook group for the wives of professional football players with CTE.
Houston Astros Play First Home Games Since Harvey
The Houston Astros returned to the diamond Saturday for their first home games since Harvey hit the city. The homecoming was a celebration for weary fans.
GOP Rep. Mike Coffman On Keeping DACA
Republican Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado says he'll force a vote on extending the DACA protections. He tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro why he thinks the program should continue.
Kansas Secretary Of State Wants Trump To End DACA
Ten states have given the Trump administration a deadline to make a decision on whether to end the DACA program. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Koboch tells host Lulu Garcia-Navarro it should end.
Pittsburgh Faces Hurdles In Removing Lead From Drinking Water
Pittsburgh faces a Pennsylvania state mandate to lower the amount of lead in its drinking water. The city's initial effort backfired, and the job will drag on for years.
Weekend Politics: Trump Visits Texas
Hurricane Harvey has changed a lot of things in Houston, and quite a few in Washington, too. President Trump and Congress have a lot to accomplish before the end of September.