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: The Opioid Epidemic And How Opioids Have Affected Your Lives
The opioid epidemic is growing. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Jim Barnum, whose brother died after an opioid addiction and Chuck Rosenberg, acting administrator of the DEA.
Ibibio Sound Machine Blends Nigerian Pop And British Electronica
West African funk, disco, post-punk and electro-pop collide in the music of Ibibio Sound Machine. London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams talks about the band's new album, Uyai.
David Axelrod On Tom Perez And The Future Of The Democratic Party
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez has been elected DNC Chair. David Axelrod, formerly President Obama's senior adviser, tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what this means for the future of the party.
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez Elected To Lead Democrats
The DNC has a new chair — former Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Party members voted in Atlanta on Saturday. Now the hard work of rebuilding the party begins.
Astronomers Find 7 Potentially Habitable Planets
Astronomers have discovered a solar system full of potentially habitable planets. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute, which searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Bullying And Stereotypes In The WNBA
This past week former WNBA star Candice Wiggins claimed that she was bullied for being straight. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with ESPN writer Mechelle Voepel about female stereotypes in sports.
With Intelligence Leaks, The 'Deep State' Resurfaces
The term "deep state" has come back into vogue after a gush of leaks from the intelligence community. Journalist Marc Ambinder explains what it means to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.