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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.
Researchers Develop A Trap To Control Population Of Invasive Lionfish
Invasive lionfish, native to the Indian Ocean, have had a big impact on reef ecosystems in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. A new inexpensive trap may help control these voracious predators.
'One Of The Good Ones' Tackles Police Violence, Young Adulthood and Sisterhood
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Maika and Maritza Moulite about their young adult novel, One of the Good Ones. It's about a teenager and the death of her sister in police custody.
Two Teachers Reflect On Lessons Learned Amid The Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with high school teachers Michael Terich and Lyschel Shipp about what they've learned during the pandemic, and their hopes for the new year.
What The U.S. Can Do About Vaccine Rollout Issues
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Elisabeth Rosenthal of Kaiser Health News about what's slowed down the vaccine roll out, and what, if anything, can be done to make up for lost time.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin In Florida's Broward County
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with WLRN's Veronica Zaragovia about the coronavirus vaccine drive in Broward County, Florida, where those aged 65 and over can now get inoculated.
The Best Music From 2020
by Felix Contreras
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras looks back at some of the best music released in 2020.
The Music Of The Northern Lights
Alaskan-born composer Matthew Burtner has recorded the sound of the northern lights and created a piece of music called Auroras.
What We Hope 2021 Will Bring
With 2020 behind us, we asked some of our guests what they wished for in 2021 after such a remarkably difficult year.
2020 Was A Record Breaking Year For Gun Related Deaths In The U.S.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Sonali Rajan, associate professor in the department of Health and Behavioral Studies at Columbia University about the increase in gun-related deaths in 2020.
Puerto Rican Soldiers Will Be Honored In April On National Borinqueneers Day
The vote to override the veto on defense bill also created a national holiday to honor the Borinqueneers, Puerto Rican soldiers, who served during both world wars and the Korean War.
Politics Chat: Two Unemployment Benefits Expired, With More To Follow
by Mara Liasson
With another COVID-19 relief bill awaiting his signature or veto, what's President Trump's end game? A new Congress begins Jan. 3, a new president in 24 days, and millions of Americans are struggling.
Investigators In Nashville Looking For The How And Why To Christmas Day Explosion
by John Burnett
Investigators in Nashville are combing the site of a Christmas morning explosion. Authorities say it was caused by an RV filled with explosives, which issued a 15-minute warning before it blew up.