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.
How Youtube Chef Tito Charly Gained Internet Fame During The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Tito Charly about the popularity of his Youtube cooking channel, which he started after losing his job in Mexico due to the pandemic.
Latinos And Asians Grapple With Racism, Allyship Amid Ongoing Protests
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Jay Caspian Kang and William Garcia-Medina on the complex issues surrounding race relations within Asian and Latino communities and movements for Black Lives.
A Look At What's Happening In Seattle's 'Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone'
It's been nearly a week since Seattle Police vacated their precinct in Seattle's Capitol Hill Neighborhood. Protesters now occupy the area.
What Mussels Can Teach Us About False Positive COVID-19 Tests
A wildlife biologist got involved in coronavirus research by raising important questions about the accuracy of the test used to diagnose COVID-19.
22-Year-Old Business Owner On Opening A Restaurant During A Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to chef and small-business co-owner Gerald Addison about the challenges of starting a business during a pandemic.
Public Health Workers Face Threats, Unemployment While Fighting Virus
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Emily Brown, who was fired as director of the Rio Grande County Public Health Department after defying county commissioners over their handling of the pandemic.
Police Chief Resigns, Protests Break Out After Police Kill Black Man In Atlanta
Protests erupted in Atlanta last night, a day after police shot and killed Rayshard Brooks, a black man, at a fast-food restaurant. The city's police chief stepped down in the wake of the incident.
Kathy Sullivan On Reaching Challenger Deep, Making History Again
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kathy Sullivan, an American geologist, who has made history by reaching the deepest point on the surface of the Earth.