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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.
Trump Voters Respond To Charlottesville
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro checks in with Trump voters Kevin Eisbrenner, William Estrada and Linda Caudill about last week's news from the White House.
Weekend Politics: Trump's Turbulent Week
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Michael Warren, a senior writer at the conservative outlet The Weekly Standard, about Trump's turbulent vacation and what's ahead.
Spain Mourns Attack Victims
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Mourners gathered at Barcelona's most famous church to pray for the victims of the attacks in Spain.
'Young Jane Young' Is A Political Sex Scandal, Told Through Women's Eyes
Young Jane Young is the story of a political sex scandal, told through the women who endure it. Author Gabrielle Zevin tells Lulu Garcia-Navarro she hopes readers will think twice about shaming women.
Scouring For New Music With 'Alt.Latino'
by Felix Contreras
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras recently returned from the Latin American Music Conference in New York and presents some musical gems he discovered there.
Russian Bots Tweeting Calls To Fire McMaster, Former FBI Agent Says
An online tracker developed by former FBI agent Clint Watts has identified Russian bots as responsible for many tweets urging the firing of National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster.
Dick Gregory, Comedian And Civil Rights Activist, Dies At 84
Civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory has died at the age of 84. He was one of first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, and became an icon.
Trump's Tough North Korea Rhetoric Reassures Japan, Diplomat Says
Japan's prime minister has forged a close personal relationship with president Trump, but Trump's fiery rhetoric about North Korea has many Japanese nervous. A retired Japanese diplomat weighs in.