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.
Notorious Elderly Jewel Thief Doris Payne Caught In Georgia
An 86-year-old international jewel thief was nabbed after trying to shoplift a bracelet at a mall north of Atlanta.
In Defense Of 'Identity Politics'
Some say Hillary Clinton's overemphasis on voters' ethnic or gender identities cost her the election. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Christine Emba of the Washington Post, who defends "identity politics."
Employing Third Party Fact-Checking, Facebook Unveils New Plan To Curb Fake News Stories
Facebook says it will work with third party fact checkers to weed out fake news on its site. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alexios Mantzarlis of the Poynter Institute, a partner in this effort.
Under Trump, A 2nd Amendment Coalition Looks To Push National Concealed-Carry Law
John Boch, executive director of gun rights group Guns Save Life, also co-chairs Trump's Second Amendment Coalition. He speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his hopes for the next administration.
Angela Merkel Calls For 'Full Veil' Ban In Germany
German Prime Minister Angela Merkel, under pressure to combat Islamist extremism, has called for restrictions on full-face veils.
A Push For The Gray Jay To Take Its Perch As National Bird Of Canada
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ornithologist David Bird about his effort to make the gray jay the national bird of Canada. The race to choose which bird is ruffling some feathers.
Comedian Jenny Slate And Her Father Share Family Stories In 'About The House'
About the House is a collection of stories, essays and poems by Ron Slate and his daughter, comedian Jenny Slate. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to the Slates about their collaboration.
President-Elect Trump Eyes Rex Tillerson As Possible Secretary Of State
Donald Trump is widely expected to name the Exxon Mobil chief executive to be secretary of state.
It's Not Just A Danish Word That Made Dictionary's Shortlist; It's A Lifestyle
The Danish word "hygge" was shortlisted as the Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year 2016. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Meik Wiking, the author of The Little Book of Hygge, about the concept.