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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.
A Moment Of Chuck Berry's Music
Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry died on Saturday. NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro remembers the musician with a moment of music.
St. Joseph's Day Means Pastry Day In Providence
by John Bender
Italian-Americans celebrate St. Joseph's Day on March 19 with a traditional pastry called a zeppole — a specialty for a family bakery in Providence, R.I.
Government Outlines Details For Border Wall Proposals
by John Burnett
On Friday, Customs and Border Protection released a description of what they want the wall to look like as a guide for contractors. It has to be at least 18 feet high.
Out Of Bounds: Competitive Video Gaming And Scholarships
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to John Ourand of SportsBusiness Journal about competitive video game players. Esports competitions are growing and some schools are offering scholarships.
The Big Week Ahead On Capitol Hill
by Mara Liasson
Expect a big week for President Trump's agenda. Claims about wiretapping and Russia get a public airing, his Supreme Court nominee faces the Senate, and the House votes on the GOP health care bill.
Rep. Pete Sessions Faces Unfriendly Crowd At Dallas Town Hall
by Christopher Connelly
There were lots of boos and chanting from the crowd at a town hall with Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas.
Comparing Family Life In New Zealand And The U.S.
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro checks in with writer Dan Kois in New Zealand, the first stop of his tour examining places where family life differs from his own.
Tillerson Meets With Chinese President To Wrap Up Asia Trip
by Anthony Kuhn
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had positive things to say about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday.
'Beauty And The Beast' Follows A Tradition Of Animal-Human Love Stories
by Lynn Neary
All over the world there is folklore about animals and humans falling in love. Some think it could represent how people could value character more than appearance.
Aid Reaches Syrian Town, After Being Cut Off For Five Months
Aid workers have reached the rebel-held town of Madaya, Syria after being cut off for months. They found starving residents and devastation. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Ingy Sedky from the ICRC.
Egyptian Political Satirist Bassem Youssef On Media And The Arab Spring
Bassem Youssef is often compared to Jon Stewart as a political satirist. He talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his new book, Revolution for Dummies: Laughing Through The Arab Spring.
A Reading Of Derek Walcott's 'Love After Love'
Poet Derek Walcott died this past week. Actor Tom Hiddleston reads his poem, "Love After Love."