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Some activists and historians says it's time to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.

Tijuana’s migrant shelters are struggling to stay afloat. In other news, the USA surfing championship is back in town this week, and this year, international para surf athletes are invited to compete for the first time. Plus, in our ongoing series on public art, we hear from the person who takes care of the pieces created by Niki de Saint Phalle.

Premieres Tuesday, Aug.13, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Examine a racially complicated American city as it confronts both its past and future. Boston’s acting mayor, a black woman once bussed as a child to hostile neighborhoods, breaks 200 years of white male mayors and ushers in the historic 2021 mayoral race.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix, Lev Grossman's novel The Bright Sword, and more.

Get ready to explore the Museum after hours and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM)! Blast off into the universe and put your astronaut skills to the test with hands-on activities to learn about: • Telescopes with San Diego Astronomy Association • Stomp rockets with San Diego Air and Space Museum • Robotics with Millennium Falcons • Solar eclipses with NASA Solar System Ambassadors • Astrophysics with UCSD Physics Outreach • Problem solving with ASML • Light pollution with DarkSky • Space slime with Quantum Academy • Habitability with Dr. Breezy Ocana Flaquer and SDSU Astronomy Outreach • Remote control space craft engineering • Solar flare flipbook • Temperature mapping • Space face painting Plus, you won't want to miss out on our featured experience: • Glow in the dark space jam dance party with Dance to Evolve! Fill your rumbling stomach by visiting the unique food truck, Up in Smoke, for delicious barbecue.

Researchers at Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center say Iran was behind four fake news sites geared toward amplifying polarizing messages to both liberal and conservative audiences.

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

All three branches of the federal government had been engaged, including actors within the executive branch who saw their duty to the law more than to the chief executive who had put them in office.

One local author draws from personal experience in a new middle-grade novel about anxiety. Plus, "Crime and Punishment, A Comedy" is playing at the Old Globe. And, chamber music concerts and other events to look out for this weekend.