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.
When The TV Industry Doesn't Reflect Its Audience, Critics Ask The Tough Questions
Variety's Maureen Ryan has been critical of how rape is portrayed on TV. She says writers' rooms should reflect its diverse audience — especially when it comes to approach such sensitive topics.
How English Came To Be The Dominant Language In Science Publications
New research suggests that scientific publications may be overlooked in non-English speaking countries. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about the issue with Princeton Professor Michael Gordin.
Iconic Journalist, Jazz Critic Nat Hentoff Dies At Age 91
Renowned journalist and jazz critic Nat Hentoff has died at 91 years old.
VA Critic Florida Rep. Brian Mast Calls For Greater Healthcare Access For Veterans
Freshman Republican Congressman Brian Mast, a former Army soldier and double amputee, says his priorities for Congress include veterans affairs and cleaning up Lake Okeechobee's polluted freshwater.
Former CIA Lawyer Cautions Return To Torture Techniques He Once Defended
John Rizzo, former acting general counsel of the CIA, says there's little doubt about Russia's interference in the election. He hopes Donald Trump will respect the intelligence community's expertise.
SeaWorld's Orca Tilikum, Subject Of 'Blackfish' Documentary, Dies
The death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau has been the catalyst for major changes in how the theme park handles its killer whales. The whale responsible for Brancheau's death, has died in Orlando.
Sexual Assault Case Weighs On University Of Minnesota Football Team
Washington Post sports writer Sally Jenkins talks about about sexual assault accusations against University of Minnesota football players, and the complexity of judging these cases.
New York Congressman Hopes To Use His Immigrant Experience To Influence Lawmakers
Adriano Espaillat, the first Dominican American congressman, hopes his background as a formerly undocumented immigrant will help find him common ground with his colleagues on immigration policy.
For Turkey, 2016 Was A Bloody Year. And 2017 Has Begun The Same Way
At least 39 people were killed in a shooting in Istanbul early New Year's Day. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to journalist Mustafa Akyol about the mood in Turkey following a year of terrorist attacks.
'Midnight Without A Moon' Fictionalizes Civil Rights Moment Through Eyes Of A Teen
One of the most tragic moments in civil rights history, the murder of Emmett Till, unfolds from the viewpoint of a young girl in Linda Williams Jackson's new YA novel. She talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang.
Trump's Responses In U.S.-Russia Dispute Roil Congress, Intelligence Community
Weeks from Inauguration Day, there's a growing rift between how President Obama, some senators and some in the intelligence community view Russia, and how Trump tweets about Russia and its leader.