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.
A Mosque For LGBTQ Muslims
Founded by three LGBTQ Muslims, Chicago's Masjid al-Rabia is one of very few spaces in America welcoming Muslims who feel marginalized by the larger Muslim community.
GOP Donor On Paul Ryan's Retirement
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks GOP fundraiser Dan Eberhart how he and fellow donors feel about House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to not seek re-election.
Rep. Joaquin Castro On Syria Airstrikes
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, about the Trump administration's stance on Syria and the effectiveness of this weekend's airstrikes.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth On Giving Birth As A Senator
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about being the first sitting U.S. senator to give birth in office and about the special challenges she faces as a double-amputee mom.
Syria Airstrike Politics
This weekend's coalition missile strike on Syria came during a particularly difficult period for the Trump administration as the president reacted to many political scandals.
Douma Evacuee On Syrian Violence
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Diana Jamal el-Deen, a Syrian refugee from Douma, about her experiences fleeing violence.
Syrian Parliamentarian Denies Using Chemical Weapons
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Fares Shehabi, a member of the Syrian parliament, about his reaction to this weekend's airstrikes on his country.
How The Syria Strikes Affect U.S.-Russia Relations
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Angela Stent of Georgetown University how this weekend's missile strikes against Syria could further complicate American relations with Russia.
'Circe' Gets A New Motivation
Weekend Edition's books editor, Barrie Hardymon, asks Madeline Miller about her latest book, Circe. It's a modern take on the mythological temptress.
The 'Red Line' On Syria
Jasmine el-Gamal tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that this weekend's missile strikes should be expanded. El-Gamal was the Pentagon's Syria country director during the Obama administration.