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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.
North Carolina Races For President, Governor, Senate, Run Close In Swing State
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Anna Douglas about the close U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races happening in North Carolina. She reports on North Carolina for McClatchy DC.
How Down-Ballot Candidates Stand Out In Swing-State Ohio
by M.L. Schultze
There are about 500,000 elected officials in the U.S. For those running for office far, far down the ballot, it can be hard to get attention in a noisy presidential election year.
FBI Announcement On Renewed Clinton Investigation Gives Trump New Ammunition
NPR's Mara Liasson has been traveling with the Clinton campaign and talks with Rachel Martin about the announcement's impact in the final days of the presidential campaign.
North Charleston, N.C., Prepares For Police Shooting Trial
by Alexandra Olgin
After the Walter Scott shooting, North Charleston asked the Justice Department to help reform its police department. But it's not going over so well. At meetings, many people say it's all a sham.
Former Federal Prosecutor Weighs In On Comey New Email Investigation Announcement
Peter Zeidenberg spent 17 years at the Justice Department. He talks to Rachel Martin about FBI Director James Comey's decision to announce new evidence in the investigation of Clinton's email server.
California Faces Opposing Ballot Initiatives On Death Penalty
by Scott Shafer
Voters in CA, NE, and OK will face ballot measures on capital punishment in November. California has two competing propositions: one would end the death penalty and another would speed up executions.
Action Film Director Park Chan-Wook Transports Erotic 'Handmaiden' To 1930s Korea
The new lesbian romance thriller is a big change from the novel it's based on — 2002's "Fingersmith" set in Victorian England. It's also a change of pace for the acclaimed South Korean director.
Marvel Recognizes Young Black Women As 'Ironheart' Prepares To Don Tony Stark's Suit
Rachel Martin speaks with Ariell Johnson, a black women to own a comic book store, about landing a Marvel cover alongside Ironheart — the newest Iron Man suit occupant, 15-year-old Riri Williams.
Film Critic Delves Into 60-Year 'Biography' Of Television
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with David Thomson, author of "Television: A Biography" about TV's vast landscape and key moments in the medium's history.
In Midst Of Overhaul, Customs And Border Protection Commissioner Talks Transparency
When Gil Kerlikowske started his tenure more than two years ago, border agents were under scrutiny for corruption and unnecessary use of force. Rachel Martin asks him what he's been able to change.
With World Series At 3-1, 'Cursed' Cubs Fans Cope With Last Night's Loss
NPR's Scott Simon checks in with Rachel Martin from the Windy City, following the fourth matchup of his beloved Cubs against the Cleveland Indians.
After 8 Terms, Trump Supporter Rep. Darrell Issa Faces Close Race
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to KPBS reporter Steve Walsh in San Diego about Representative Darrell Issa, who is in a tight race for the seat he won by double-digit margins in the last eight elections.