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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.
Brooklyn Is Magical In 'Shadowhouse Fall'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Daniel José Older about his new book, Shadowhouse Fall.
'Little House On The Prairie' Author Is 150
by Barrie Hardymon
It is the 150th year of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birth — and a good time to check back on one of our favorite childhood series.
What To Do When Your Personal Information Gets Hacked
The personal information of millions of people was potentially exposed after the hack of Equifax. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Lisa Gerstner of Kiplinger's Personal Finance about what you should do.
Researchers Look To Improve Weather Forecasting After Irma
by Emily Jones
In coastal Georgia, Hurricane Irma caused far more flooding than expected. Researchers are looking at ways their mistakes there could improve future predictions elsewhere.
The Call-In: Wildfires
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Richard Chasm of Olalla, Ore. about living near wildfires. Author Michael Kodas explains why these disasters are growing more severe.
Snowbirds Fret After Irma
by Camila Domonoske
Florida is a popular destination for seasonal and part-time residents. Many owners are up north wondering how their second homes fared after Irma.
How Miami's Little Haiti Fared
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Francesca Menes of the Florida Immigrant Coalition about the conditions in Miami's Little Haiti after Hurricane Irma.
Protests Continue In St. Louis
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Alderman John Collins-Muhammad about protests against the recent police shooting verdict in St. Louis.
A Virgin Islands Author On Irma
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Tiphanie Yanique, an author from the Virgin Islands, about the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and the history of the region.
Irma's Impact On New Parents
Last week, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro spoke with Ben and Suzie Black as they waited out Hurricane Irma in the maternity ward after the birth of their son. We check back in to see how they're doing.
Hurricane Irma Expected To Hit Tampa, Where Many People Evacuated To
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Tom Forward, Tampa's fire chief and emergency manager, about preparations for the storm.
Weekend Politics: Congress Approves Harvey Relief
by Mara Liasson
President Trump made a deal with Democrats to secure billions for hurricane relief and temporarily raise the debt ceiling