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.
Vivian Maier, renowned 20th century photographer, was unknown until her death in 2009
Don Gonyea speaks with author Ann Marks about her biography documenting Vivian Maier's life as a street photographer who didn't gain notoriety until she after she died in 2009.
Neil Young's latest album got its name from where it was recorded – in a barn
Handmade music, raw and rootsy, recorded in a 19th-century log barn. That's the setting for the new album titled "Barn" by Neil Young & Crazy Horse.
There's big money in writing a holiday hit
Don Gonyea speaks with writer and former record executive Tim Sommer on what musical artists stand to gain from a holiday hit.
Rescue and recovery efforts continue in the South and Midwest after deadly storms
Rescue and recovery efforts continue in parts of the South and Midwest after deadly storms tore through six states early yesterday morning. Mayfield, Kentucky, was especially hard hit.
Politics chat: Biden sending help after tornadoes; Build Back Better bill in Congress
President Biden is sending federal resources to the Midwest following devastating tornadoes. He'll also try to muster support for the Build Back Better bill this week.
Politics chat: Biden faces handling another winter of the pandemic
The pandemic and its economic effects are a political weight on President Biden.
House expects to hear from Roger Stone, Alex Jones and Michael Flynn about Jan. 6
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks journalist Marcy Wheeler about developments in the investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the different types of information coming out.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo for involvement in his brother's sexual misconduct allegations
CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo over his involvement in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's attempts to overcome allegations of sexual misconduct.
Russia is planning military action toward Ukraine as soon as next year
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post national security reporter Shane Harris about increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine.
It's been tense between France and the U.K. since Brexit. Or maybe since Waterloo
Relations between the U.K. and France have taken a dive. Their leaders have had troubles getting beyond personal friction which has now become public.
Playing hooky goes terribly awry in young adult thriller 'You'll Be the Death of Me'
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with best-selling author Karen M. McManus about her new thriller for young adults called "You'll Be the Death of Me."