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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.
Hollywood's A Big Business, And LA's Mayor Wants More Latinos Involved
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Eric Garcetti about a new jobs program aimed at doubling the employment of Latinos — more than half the city's population — in the film industry there.
Why This Progressive Says She's Backing Biden In New Hampshire
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
State Senator Marsha Fuller Clark tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that she's focused on a candidate who can win over the general electorate and beat President Trump in November.
What's An Endorsement Worth? Hard To Say, But Local Officials Give Them Anyway
by Jack Rodolico
Many politicians are skeptical about the power of their endorsement, but that's not slowing the pace of announcements ahead of Tuesday's primary in New Hampshire.
Week In Politics: Which Way Will Democratic Moderates Go In New Hampshire?
by Mara Liasson
Sen. Bernie Sanders easily beat Hillary Clinton in the state in 2016, and likely has the progressive vote locked up. Fellow Iowa caucus winner Pete Buttigieg wants to claim the mantle of electability.
'Insurrection Of The Elite': Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker On Rise Of Brazil's Far-Right
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Petra Costa about the backlash she's faced from Brazil's right-wing government for her Oscar-nominated documentary "The Edge Of Democracy."
Maduro Picks Surprising Tool To Level Out Venezuela's Tailspin: Capitalism
by Philip Reeves
Allowing the use of American dollars has brought a little life back to Venezuela's cities — and strengthened Nicolás Maduro's grip on power. But much misery remains in more rural parts of the nation.
At N.H. Rally Ahead Of Iowa, Biden Makes Appeal To Voters' Morality
by Asma Khalid
On the campaign trail in Iowa, many voters seem to care more about the former vice president's one-on-one interactions than the content of his speeches.
Coronavirus Update: Travel Bans Try To Isolate China
by Jason Beaubien
The U.S. has put in place new measures to ban all foreigners who have been in China, and to quarantine U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are returning from China.
Making Super Bowl Guacamole? Be Careful To Avoid The Pits Of An Avocado Hand Injury
The Super Bowl is a big day for guacamole, which could also mean more ER visits. A recent study links avocado consumption to hand injuries.
An Intro To Hip-Hop, For The Uninitiated
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks to Briana Younger, music editor and writer at the New Yorker, about song recommendations for those who might not be hip-hop fans, but might want to give the genre a shot.
Director Kitty Green On Her New Film, 'The Assistant'
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with director Kitty Green about her new film, "The Assistant." It's about a young woman who works for a media mogul and the degrading climate he's created at the office.
On Social Media, Racist Responses To Coronavirus Can Have Their Own Contagion
by Maria Godoy
A troubling off-shoot of the coronavirus outbreak has started to emerge: racist comments and behavior against China and people of Asian descent.