Weekend Edition Sunday
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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.
What States Can And Can't Do With Voter Data
A Martinez talks to Richard Hasen, a law professor at UC Irvine, about the individual rights of states to give out voter information after a Trump commission requested voter data.
Week In Politics: Trump's Trip, Russia, Health Care
by Mara Liasson
President Trump returns to Washington after his second international trip and meeting with Russian President Putin. Congress returns to Washington with the Senate's health care bill in debate.
Iraqi Forces Say They're Victorious In Mosul
by Jane Arraf
Iraq's government has declared that its forces have liberated the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State militants after months of fighting. NPRs Jane Arraf is in Mosul near the al-Nuri mosque.
The Call-In: Physician-Assisted Dying
It's been a year since California passed its right-to-die law. JoNel Aleccia of Kaiser Health News discusses the change and Lisa Crawford talks about her family's experience.
Comparing International Health Care To The U.S.
by Lauren Frayer
Host A Martinez talks with economist John Appleby about examples of different health care systems in Europe, and we look at the system in Spain in particular.
Outlining The U.S. Defenses Against A Missile Attack
In light of North Korea's missile test this week, Kingston Reif of the Arms Control Association joins A Martinez to discuss the United States' missile defense capabilities.
Young Black Girls Face 'Adultification'
A new study shows that black girls are viewed as less innocent and in need of less protection than white girls. A Martinez speaks to two authors of the study: Rebecca Epstein and Dr. Jamilia Blake.
Baseball Players On Track To Hit More Home Runs Than Ever This Year
Strikeouts and home runs are both up in Major League Baseball. Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joins host A Martinez to talk about what that means for fans and the pace of the game.