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.
Vancouver Mourns The Loss Of Its Old Apple Tree
At age 194, the storied Old Apple Tree of Vancouver, Wash. finally succumbed to old age. The city recently held a memorial to celebrate the matriarch's legacy.
Who Is Jimmy Lai? Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Faces New National Security Law
We take a look the life of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who escaped Mainland China for Hong Kong in the hole of a fishing boat to become one of the territory's richest men.
Remembering Bernard Fils-Aimé, Haitian Activist And Entrepreneur Who Died Of COVID-19
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Karl Fils-Aimé, son of Bernard Fils-Aimé, about his father, who recently died after becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Peace Talks Between Afghanistan, Taliban Expected To Begin Soon
Negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban to end 40 years of war will begin soon. But some say Afghan officials hope to delay talks until there's a new administration in Washington.
As Pandemic Continues, Some Choose To Wear Masks That Are Stylish Too
We talk about the fashion of COVID-19 face masks with DIY designers Ryan Glen who sells bedazzled masks on Etsy, and Ohio principle Bryan Raach, whose mask is designed to make students feel safe.
Why We Can't Stop Bingeing Old Shows During The Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to media psychologist Pamela Rutledge about how our brains are responding to the pandemic and driving our TV viewing choices. Hint: We're craving predicability.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Deepening Economic Inequality In The U.S
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Heather Boushey, President and CEO of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, about how the pandemic is compounding economic inequality in the United States.
U.S. Sees Decline In COVID-19 Testing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Ashish Jha, director of Harvard's Global Health Institute, about consequences of decreased coronavirus testing in the U.S..
Japanese Residents Concerned About COVID-19 At Okinawa U.S. Military Base
COVID-19 cases among U.S. military personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa have caused tensions with local residents. A public outcry has caused the military to make some minor concessions.
