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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.
Yungblud on his new album and the importance of self-acceptance
by Ayesha Rascoe
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Yungblud about his new eponymous album, featuring songs that focus on the importance of self-acceptance. Note to listeners: This interview mentions self-harm.
Books We Love: Thrillers to get your blood pumping
by Ayesha Rascoe
Need a good mystery to get your blood pumping? We hear NPR staff picks from our Books We Love list: "The Verifiers," "The Paris Apartment," and "The Latinist."
United Methodist Church remains fractured over ordaining LGBTQ+ clergy
by David Gura
David Gura speaks with Rev. Kimberly Scott about last week's meeting of the United Methodist Church's Council of Bishops and its impeding vote on whether to ordain gay pastors.
Books We Love: Recommended reading for nonfiction
NPR's Books We Love includes dozens of recommendations for new books. Today, we hear about "The Last Slave Ship," "The Power Law," and "The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein."
Public school teachers in New Jersey add climate change to curriculum
by David Gura
David Gura speaks with New Jersey teacher Christa Delaney about teaching climate change in the classroom now that the state has officially included the subject in its curriculum.
To conserve U.S. lands, ecologists want wolves and beavers to 're-wild' the West
by David Gura
David Gura speaks with William Ripple, professor of ecology at Oregon State University, about his proposal to "re-wild" the American West by reintroducing beavers and wolves to public lands.
Ukrainian neurologist returns to Kyiv to care for patients affected by war
by Ari Daniel
Shortly after Russia's invasion, we heard from a Ukrainian neurologist about how she was able to continue her practice. Over the last 6 months, her work has changed significantly.
Alt.Latino's end of summer playlist showcases music from Colombia, Mexico and Austin, Texas
by Felix Contreras
NPR's Alt.Latino is featuring some of the summer's hottest releases in Latin music.
Espionage case involves a giant sculpture, a fake art patron and a Chinese spying ring on U.S. soil
by Emily Feng
The U.S. has charged 7 people with spying on behalf of China. One target was in an unlikely venue for Chinese politics: A remote sculpture park in the California desert.