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.
Learning To Swim As A Grown Up After Cultural Stigma And Fear Weighed Him Down
Learning to swim as a child can be hard — but it's even harder as an adult. Guardian U.S. writer-at-large Dave Schilling tells NPR's Rachel Martin that he is only now, at age 31, getting into a pool.
As Panama Canal Reopens, Many In The Country Feel Left Out Of Its Windfalls
The Panama Canal reopens Sunday, with an expanded lane allowing mega ships to pass. It's good news for the nation, but residents in the city of Colon, near the canal, think they're being shortchanged.
After Voting Against 'Brexit,' Wales Weighs In On EU Business Uncertainty
While the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, a majority of voters in Wales voted to leave. NPR's Linda Wertheimer discusses the Brexit decision with Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones.
'Brexit': Global Economic Aftershocks
The decision by voters in the United Kingdom to exit the European Union has already had a profound effect on global financial markets. Here's a preview of what to expect in the coming days in the U.S.
1 In 10 Cal State Students Is Homeless, Study Finds
New research from California State University suggests 1 in 10 students there are homeless and 1 in 5 are food insecure. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to George Parker, a once homeless student.
Will Orlando's Moment Of LGBT Support Endure?
There has been a huge outpouring of support for the LGBT community in Orlando, including from groups that traditionally have not supported the gay and lesbian community. Can the feeling of unity last?
1976: The Last Time Republicans Duked It Out To The Last, Heated Minute
In this encore presentation of For the Record, NPR's Rachel Martin looks at the last contested convention: the 1976 GOP meeting in Kansas City. Ronald Reagan nearly denied Gerald Ford the nomination.
Republicans Brace For Donald Trump's Impact On Down-Ballot Races
Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton are not the only candidates running. Ken Rudin of the Political Junkie podcast and NPR's Linda Wertheimer discuss the Senate and House races.
'Battle Of The Somme' Centenary Symbolizes Great Loss For Canadians
Most of Newfoundland's regiment was wiped out the first day of the Allied offensive on the Somme. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Maureen Power, a curator at the provincial museum about their legacy.
Bill Cunningham, Beloved New York Times Fashion Photographer, Dies At 87
New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham died Saturday at the age of 87. New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet discusses his life and his nearly 40 years of work for the paper.