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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.
Oyster Farming Takes Off With Farm-To-Table Movement
by James Morrison
Oyster farming on the East Coast has doubled in the past six years and shows no sign of slowing. Not only is this good for consumers and fishermen. Apparently it's good for our waterways.
Crow Immersion Camp Hopes To Revive A Threatened Native American Language
by Amy Martin
Native American languages are struggling to stay alive. But with the help of summer language institutes, they are on their way back.
The Latest In Sports
Baseball's Ichiro Suzuki is a few hits away from batting 3000. And football's Ezekiel Elliot is under investigation for domestic violence. Elise Hu talks with Mike Pesca of Slate's The Gist podcast.
Retired Gen. John Allen Weighs In On Campaign With Hillary Clinton Endorsement
This past week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, NPR's Rachel Martin spoke with retired Marine Corps General John Allen, who offered his passionate support of Hillary Clinton.
As VP Nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine Hits The Campaign Trail With Hillary
by Tamara Keith
Hillary Clinton introduced Senator Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate at a huge coming-out party event in Miami. She called Kaine "my kind of guy."
Democratic National Convention 2016: What To Expect In Philadelphia
Now that the Republican convention is over, it's the Democrats' turn. Correspondent Mara Liasson tells NPR's Elise Hu what to expect from the Democratic Party Convention that starts Monday.