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.
Renouncing Pablo Escobar's Sins, His Son Trafficks In Motivational Talks
Drug czar Pablo Escobar's son studied to be an architect. But his late father's notoriety interfered with business, so today he's a speaker urging kids to stay away from drugs.
Honoring 'The America That We Must Remain True To' On Sept. 11
Memorials at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks. President Obama spoke in Washington as names of victims were read in New York.
In Silicon Valley, Where A Teacher Works For Uber To Stay Middle-Class
In most places, a teacher earning $69,000 would be firmly middle class. For our series "Hanging On," NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Matt Barry, who makes ends meet by driving for Uber in Morgan Hill.
After Shootings Of Officers, Activists And Communities Fear Creeping Militarization
Oklahoma City police officers can now carry assault rifles when they're on the job. It's made critics concerned about further loss of trust.
'Cameraperson' Captures A Filmmaker's Memoir Through Snippets Of Her Subjects
Kirsten Johnson has spent a quarter of a century as a documentary filmmaker. She joins NPR's Rachel Martin to talk about her own documentary that tells the story of her life behind the camera.
Black Eyed Peas Hit 'Where Is The Love?' Remixed In 2016 To Remind
In 2003, the pop group's song "Where Is the Love?" was in the top 8 on the Billboard 100. Now will.i.am has rewritten the song. He tells Rachel Martin it's been adapted to reflect the issues of 2016.
15 Years Later, A Handful Of Memorials To Honor Lives Lost On Sept. 11
Memorials will be held at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in Shanksville, Penn., today to mark the 15th anniversary of September 11.
New York Times' Thomas Friedman Looks Back On Foreign Policy After Sept. 11
On Sept. 11, NPR's Rachel Martin looks back with New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman. Friedman believes that the years following were rife with squandered opportunities.
President Obama To Honor Sept. 11 Victims In Pentagon Speech
President Obama speaks at the 9/11 memorial service at the Pentgaon following a moment of silence at the White House.