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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to formally enter the race for the Republican Presidential nomination next week. His campaign will highlight his record on controversial "culture war" issues.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hua Hsu about his new memoir "Stay True," a deep dive into the author's coming of age, the nature of close friendship, and grief.

A candlepin bowling alley in Maine is hanging on with support from its community, and hoping to revive the sport across New England.

In his new book, Ali examines the dangers of racism and Islamophobia.

Voters can feel like our centuries-old voting system isn’t working for us today.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sierra Pettengill about her documentary "Riotsville, USA," which digs into police militarization in America.

Pulitzer winner for Evicted Matthew Desmond examines why the U.S. has more poverty than other rich nations. He finds it spends big on social programs, but gives the most to those who need it least.

High inflation and the resulting crackdown by the Federal Reserve are fueling worries that the U.S. could be headed for a recession.

The 50th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade decision is Jan. 22. NPR's podcast Throughline examines the debate about abortion, which wasn't always controversial. (Story aired on ATC on June 6, 2022.)

The crinkly-faced canine became the most popular breed in the U.S. last year, according to the American Kennel Club, breaking the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Dan Restrepo of the Center for American Progress about rising political tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over the opioid crisis.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel and the West Bank comes against a backdrop of violence, including deadly attacks in Jerusalem and a Palestinian refugee camp.