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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.
Cybersecurity Expert On Russian Sanctions Within Legal Boundaries
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Sulmeyer, who directs the Cyber Security Project at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, about sanctions against Russia.
For Pope Francis, A Year Of Reconciliation Abroad Amid Opposition At Home
by Sylvia Poggioli
The pope worked to repair relations within the Christian world, but things were tougher in the Catholic world. A church historian says no other pope has met as much opposition from bishops and clergy.
Author Interview: 'The Private Life Of Mrs. Sharma'
Renuka Sharma is a dutiful wife and a devoted mother. Life is going as planned until she meets a man at the metro station, and begins an affair. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Ratika Kapur about her book.
After Sexual Assault Allegations, Race Colors Stars' Reputations Differently
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with BuzzFeed's Anne Helen Petersen about actors Nate Parker and Casey Affleck. Both are the subject of allegations of sexual assault, but their reputations have fared differently.
Mini Time Capsules: Photographer Wants Your Undeveloped Film For New Project
The "Lost Rolls America" program encourages Americans to submit a forgotten roll of film to be developed. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with photographer and program creator Ron Haviv.
November Sees Biggest Home Sale Surge In Almost A Decade
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Nationwide Mutual Chief Economist David Berson about what's behind the recent rise in home sales.
Short On Data, EPA's Final Report On Fracking Leaves Many Disheartened
by Susan Phillips
The EPA spent years investigating whether the fracking process pollutes nearby drinking water. To the frustration of many, its final report leaves a lot of questions unanswered.
'Hillbilly Elegy' Author J.D. Vance Plans Ohio Return To Hear State's Challenges
Best-selling author J.D. Vance has decided to leave his job as an investor in San Francisco to help people in his home state of Ohio. NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with him about his decision.