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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.
Haiti's 'Bayakou': Hauling Away Human Excrement By Hand
by Rebecca Hersher
Haiti's capital city doesn't have a sewer system. Instead, so-called nightsoil, or human excrement, is largely removed by hand by workers who toil at night under cover of darkness.
Doctors Make The Case Against Taking A Full Course Of Antibiotics
Some U.K. doctors recently pushed back against the idea of taking a full course of antibiotics. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with doctor Tim Peto, a professor at the University of Oxford.
For Maine Islands, Internet Means Opportunity
by Fred Bever
Residents of some Maine islands say lack of decent internet is keeping them from participating in the economy. Jobs are in short supply and telecommuting isn't practical.
A Transgender Service Member On Trump's Ban
Last week, through a series of tweets, President Trump seemed to be endorsing a new ban on transgender troops. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Ken Ochoa, an army drill sergeant.
The Call-In: Business And Immigration
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Michelle Jamrisko of Bloomberg and with a listener named Dan about businesses affected by immigration policy changes.
Your Favorite Moments Of The Last Week
by Sam Sanders
Coming out of a turbulent week of news, we look at the bright side thanks to messages from listeners sharing their favorite moments of the week.
Historical Lessons In Bipartisanship
by Ron Elving
Senator John McCain this week called for a return to "regular order." The last time that worked in a big way was when the Senate overhauled the federal tax code.
Fractures In The GOP
It's been a tumultuous week for Republicans. Boston Herald columnist and former GOP consultant Michael Graham goes over the week in politics with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
When Athletes Gotta Go
What happens when heavily-hydrated athletes have to pee? David Fleming of ESPN The Magazine tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that NFL players are especially creative.
Venezuela Prepares For Controversial Vote
In a controversial vote in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro could further imperil the state of democracy. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Alexandra Ulmer, Venezuela correspondent for Reuters.
How To Preserve Your Polaroid
by Neda Ulaby
A new David Hockney photography show begs the question: how do his Polaroids look vibrant decades after they were made? There's a secret to keeping instant film from fading.