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.
Update On Deported Honduran Father
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with journalist James Fredrick and "John," who fled from Honduras to the United States with his daughter. John was deported, but his daughter remains in the U.S.
A High Schooler Reacts To Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to 17-year-old Jessica Melnik about what it's been like to follow the Ford-Kavanaugh hearings as a high school student.
Macedonians Vote On A Name Change
The people of Macedonia will be asked on Sunday if they agree to change the name of their country — in order to end a decades-long dispute with Greece.
New Music From Alt.Latino
After a week of relentless and emotionally taxing news, Alt.Latino gives us a playlist of soothing songs to wash away the stress.
Students Whose Families Are In The Grips Of The Opioid Epidemic Get Help At School
On Cape Cod in Massachusetts, school districts are using addiction counselors to help kids and their teachers cope with the chaos and trauma of the opioid epidemic.
The Necks' Latest Composition 'Body' Clocks In At Over 56 Minutes
A typical album from the Australian band The Necks may have only one long track — music that stretches out in a jazzy mesmerizing flow. Pianist Chris Abrahams talks about their latest, called Body.
After Hurricane Florence, Animal Shelters Are Inundated With Lost Pets
As the Florence recovery effort continues, volunteers from across the South are helping care for the dogs and cats separated from their owners. The goal: reunite as many pets and people as possible.
DHS Proposes Denying Green Cards To Immigrants Who Use Public Aid
The Trump administration says that immigrants who seek public assistance and legal worker status could be denied green cards. Officials say they're trying to ensure immigrants are self-sufficient.
'Weekend Edition' Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro Reports From Las Vegas
This episode of Weekend Edition features some stories from Las Vegas, including a heated Senate race and recovery from last year's mass shooting.
Alternative Influence: Broadcasting The Reactionary Right On YouTube
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with Becca Lewis of the research institute Data & Society about her recent study on right-wing influencers on YouTube.