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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.
Crisis In South Sudan Merits A High-Level U.S. Envoy, Proponents Say
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is trying to reduce his department's number of special envoys but one may be necessary for South Sudan, a young nation ravaged by war and famine.
Venezuela's Political Situation Deteriorates As Does Its Humanitarian One
Hunger is rampant in Venezuela, where the economy has contracted 27 percent since 2013. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Juan Forero, South American bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal.
Young Adult Fiction Uses Myths To Keeps Traditional Storytelling Alive
Greek, Roman and Viking myths have always been perfect for teenagers — they're all id! — so NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro gets recommendations for new books using them as source material.
Gladstone's Book Answers The Question: What Ails Our Democracy?
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks to Brooke Gladstone, co-host of On The Media, about her new book, The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time.
Alt.Latino Switches Up And Does A Blind Musical Taste Test
Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras challenges NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to curate this week's music discovery segment. He put together the six tracks and asked Lulu to pick out her favorites.
After Indian Immigrant Was Shot Dead, Indian-Americans Rethink Kansas Life
by Arun Venugopal
After being encouraged to emigrate during the cold war, when America was hungry for people with tech skills, some Indian-Americans no longer feel welcome and are rethinking life in the U.S.
West Philadelphia Cemetery Welcomes Community Gardeners
by Peter Crimmins
A historic cemetery in Philadelphia is asking community members to plant miniature gardens on top of the graves, and the response has so far been overwhelming.
Amateur Investigator Probes Possible Links Between Trump And Russia
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jeff Jetton, by day the owner of the D.C. restaurant Toki Underground, by night an investigator looking into any connections between President Trump and Russia.
Critics Lash Out At Trump After He Fires FBI Director James Comey
Donald Trump's base is standing with him, liberals see the firing as adding fuel to calls for an impeachment and lawmakers on both sides feel angst.
Domestic Issues Dominate Ahead Of South Korean Election
by Lauren Frayer
South Koreans go to the polls Tuesday to replace ousted leader Park Geun-hye. Outsiders talk about North Korea, but South Korean voters say they're more concerned about the economy and environment.
Obama Under Scrutiny For Paid Speeches
by Vanessa Romo
Speaking fees accepted by former President Obama have political allies criticizing him and political opponents threatening his pension.
French Voters Head To The Polls
by Eleanor Beardsley
French voters choose their next president Sunday and turnout on a holiday weekend is likely to be a crucial factor in the result.