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.
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.
On Sept. 11, Former Bush Solicitor General Remembers His Late Wife
Former Bush Solicitor General Ted Olson reflects on how his life has changed since September 11, 2001. His wife Barbara Olson died in the attack on the Pentagon that day.
Clinton Turns To Generalizations; Trump Plays Well With Conservative Christians
NPR's national political correspondent joins Rachel Martin to talk about the week that was on the campaign trail, from Clinton and the "basket of deplorables" to Trump's interview with Larry King.
What Does It Take To Moderate A Successful Presidential Debate?
Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer has moderated 12 presidential debates. He tells NPR's Rachel Martin that successful moderation takes careful listening, not "nifty questions."
Multinational Manufacturing Giants Opening More Plants In South Carolina
On Labor Day weekend, we wanted to take a look at one place in this country where factory jobs are increasing. In South Carolina, multinational manufacturing giants are expanding.
How Did The National Anthem Get To Be A Mainstay Of Sports In The First Place?
How did the national anthem become a hallmark of sporting events and when did athletes start using it as an opportunity for protest?
The Making of Trump: Character in the 2016 Election
Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular presidential candidates in modern history. For Trump, it's the hyperbole that gets him into trouble.
For New Hampshire's White Mountain Trail Crew, Comfort Comes Second To Ragged Fun
Our favorite hiking trails are usually the result of back-breaking physical labor. In the White Mountains, Appalachian Mountain Club trail crews do most of this work with hand tools and sheer effort.