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.
Perspective From A Former CIA Russia Chief
Steve Hall, a retired CIA operative, oversaw the agency's clandestine operations in Russia. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to him about the links between the Trump administration and Russian officials.
Everything You Need To Know About Russia And The Trump Administration
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Greg Miller of The Washington Post and NPR's Scott Detrow about Attorney General Sessions' contact with the Russian ambassador before the election.
A Comedian On Living Near The U.S.-Mexico Border
Cristela Alonzo is a comedian who uses her first-generation American identity in her comedy. She talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who is reporting near Alonzo's hometown along the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.N. Official Visits White House To Make The Case For Refugees
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi about his visit to Washington, D.C. He urged Trump administration officials to continue resettling refugees.
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez Elected To Lead Democrats
The DNC has a new chair — former Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Party members voted in Atlanta on Saturday. Now the hard work of rebuilding the party begins.
Astronomers Find 7 Potentially Habitable Planets
Astronomers have discovered a solar system full of potentially habitable planets. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute, which searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Bullying And Stereotypes In The WNBA
This past week former WNBA star Candice Wiggins claimed that she was bullied for being straight. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with ESPN writer Mechelle Voepel about female stereotypes in sports.
New Robot Patrols Chinese Airport
The airport in Shenzhen, China has a new intelligent robot trained to carry out security checks. It has facial recognition capabilities and can fire electroshock weapons.
