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.
The Tie That Binds These Grandparents In Isolation? TikTok
NPR's reporter in Nairobi finds his parents connecting with his kids through TikTok. Formerly the realm of Gen Z, the app's now a family board game where Grandma and Grandpa reveal their silly selves.
Italy Eases Its Lockdown
Tomorrow, Italy begins lifting the lockdown it imposed March 9 to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Despite some of the strictest measures in Europe, more than 28,000 Italians have died.
Many Crews Remain Aboard Cruise Ships After Passengers Evacuated
Passengers of cruise ships were evacuated weeks ago, but many of the crews remain on board. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to the Guardian's Patrick Greenfield, who has been investigating why.
How The Pandemic Is Making Kids Feel, In Their Own Words
We hear from kids around the country about how the coronavirus pandemic — the lockdown, the school shutdowns, the economic uncertainty — has made them feel.
Sunday Politics: Coronavirus And The Democratic Presidential Campaign
We delve into Joe Biden's campaign strategy during the pandemic and how he might select a running mate?
99-Year-Old British Veteran Tops The Pop Charts, Becomes A National Hero
Army captain Tom Moore is the oldest artist to top the BBC's singles chart, with a singalong cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone." He raised millions for the NHS by walking laps around his garden.
As Antibody Tests Flood The Market, House Panel Steps In
Illinois Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, who chairs the House Oversight subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, says the FDA is unable to validate the accuracy of serology tests
When Getting Tested For COVID-19 Is A Struggle
We hear from people who've gone through the experience.
Listeners Make Plans For Their Federal Relief Money
Americans are beginning to receive their pandemic assistance checks of up to $1,200. We hear from listeners about what they are using the money for.
A Whole Foods Worker Feels The Burden Of Essential Work
Grocery stores across the country have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic and workers are under stress, especially as thousands of them test positive for Covid-19 and dozens die.
Outbreak Diaries: Answering A Call For Help In New York City
Respiratory therapist Julie Sullivan's skills are in high demand, but not at the Texas hospital where she worked. She takes us through her first two weeks helping out at a hospital in Brooklyn.