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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.
Authoring An Author's Life In 'Mikhail and Margarita'
Julie Lekstrom Himes talks about her novel Mikhail and Margarita. It is a fictional account of the life of Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov, who wrote the classic The Master and Margarita.
Climate Change As An Issue Of National Security
Defense Secretary James Mattis called climate change a national security threat. Retired Brig. Gen. Gerald Galloway talks about how the Pentagon will manage challenges presented by climate change.
The Call-In: Answering Your Questions About The Republican Health Care Plan
by Gisele Grayson
On this week's edition, we answer your questions about the Republican health care proposal.
Record Producer Chuck Granata Remembers Chuck Berry
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to author and record producer Chuck Granata about Chuck Berry, who has died at age 90.
A Moment Of Chuck Berry's Music
Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry died on Saturday. NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro remembers the musician with a moment of music.
St. Joseph's Day Means Pastry Day In Providence
by John Bender
Italian-Americans celebrate St. Joseph's Day on March 19 with a traditional pastry called a zeppole — a specialty for a family bakery in Providence, R.I.
Government Outlines Details For Border Wall Proposals
by John Burnett
On Friday, Customs and Border Protection released a description of what they want the wall to look like as a guide for contractors. It has to be at least 18 feet high.
Out Of Bounds: Competitive Video Gaming And Scholarships
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to John Ourand of SportsBusiness Journal about competitive video game players. Esports competitions are growing and some schools are offering scholarships.
The Big Week Ahead On Capitol Hill
by Mara Liasson
Expect a big week for President Trump's agenda. Claims about wiretapping and Russia get a public airing, his Supreme Court nominee faces the Senate, and the House votes on the GOP health care bill.
Rep. Pete Sessions Faces Unfriendly Crowd At Dallas Town Hall
by Christopher Connelly
There were lots of boos and chanting from the crowd at a town hall with Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas.
Comparing Family Life In New Zealand And The U.S.
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro checks in with writer Dan Kois in New Zealand, the first stop of his tour examining places where family life differs from his own.