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Many political leaders say the solution for failing school systems is a takeover. But can mayors, governors or other government leaders actually fix broken schools? Guest host Celeste Headlee discusses the expectations and consequences of school takeovers with Emily Richmond of the National Education Writers Association.

Kevin Spacey stars in the new TV series House of Cards, a remake of a BBC political drama. Spacey plays a vindictive U.S. senator who attempts to undermine the newly elected president. The Netflix series is written by Beau Willimon. Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks with Spacey and Willimon about the challenges of dramatizing Washington, D.C.'s backroom wheeling and dealing.

One school returned to last year's drive-in movie theater, while another hosted about 600 personal ceremonies. In New Orleans, families celebrated with a spontaneous second line parade.

Without a doubt, the Internet in Cuba is tough. The politics are thorny; getting it is difficult. But there are signs that change is on the horizon.

Cases are circulating widely in parts of the U.S. The FDA announced emergency use for convalescent plasma. And when will we have a spit-on-a-stick COVID-19 test?

The town of Stroud has long been an incubator for activism. Last year, it gave rise to the group Extinction Rebellion, which has rallied thousands globally to demand action on climate change.

New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum won't appear on panels pitting TV against movies or books. "Everything is valuable in its own way and they don't need to be in tension with one another," she says.

From Texas to New Jersey, we found a mix of approaches: questionable quick fixes and powerful long-term strategies.

Some music feels so personal, it's hard to think about sharing it with anyone else. A new tribute album of songs by the folk singer Nick Drake (featuring many musicians who themselves hold Drake dear) tests the limits of one critic's ability to share that love.

Those relying on the federal government's safety net are grandmothers, the kid next door, your supermarket cashier — maybe even you.