4 h. ago Shifting Thanksgiving traditions reflect broader political, economic and cultural divides

Thanksgiving tradition is shifting as families rethink menus, navigate political divides and embrace more takeout, revealing how culture and ideology shape the holiday across America.

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8 h. ago Michel Martin reflects on Thanksgiving. And, revisit Susan Stamberg's cranberry relish

Thanksgiving has a complicated origin story, but it remains a great opportunity to express gratitude. Morning Edition host Michel Martin explains why that is.

Politics

29 h. ago It’s been 60 years since Arlo Guthrie was arrested in Massaschusetts. You may have heard the story.

Guthrie reflects on his tale becoming the (unofficial) official song of Thanksgiving, and on the Guthrie Center's 20th annual free Thanksgiving dinner in Great Barrington. The post It’s been 60 years since Arlo Guthrie was arrested in Massaschusetts. You may have heard the story. appeared first on Boston.com.

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34 h. ago How can the U.S. sell Russia and Ukraine on the revised plan to end the war?

NPR's Michel Martin asks former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul how the U.S. might advance a new peace plan for Ukraine with Moscow.

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58 h. ago In new book, Rep. Jim Clyburn honors the Black politicians who paved the way for him

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., about his new book, "The First Eight," which tells the untold story of the first Black politicians elected to Congress from South Carolina.

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58 h. ago In new book, Rep. Jim Clyburn highlights the Black politicians who paved the way for him

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., about his new book, "The First Eight," which tells the untold story of the first Black politicians elected to Congress from South Carolina.

Politics

58 h. ago Venezuelan migrants in Florida weigh the call for regime change back home

Here and Now's Scott Tong talks with Michel Martin about what he learned from his trip to Doral, Florida, home to the highest concentration of migrants from Venezuela.

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58 h. ago What could happen next in the cases of James Comey and Letitia James

NPR's Michel Martin asks Kim Wehle, a law professor and constitutional scholar, what might happen next in the cases of James Comey and Letitia James.

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2 d. ago Home for the holidays: A Neighbor Island pilot’s Thanksgiving reflections

Home for the holidays: A Neighbor Island pilot’s Thanksgiving reflections  Alaska Airlines

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3 d. ago Republican strategist on the state MAGA after Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Alex Conant about the state of the MAGA coalition following Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to resign from Congress.

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3 d. ago Books We Love: NPR staffers' favorite nonfiction books of 2025

NPR's Books We Love returns with about 380 titles handpicked by NPR staff and critics. Reporter Andrew Limbong shares this year's nonfiction favorites with Michel Martin.

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7 d. ago 'Reflections in Black' celebrates history of Black photography with expanded issue

"Reflections in Black" was the first single-volume work to showcase images of leading Black photographers. NPR's Michel Martin visits author Deborah Willis to discuss a new expanded issue.

Culture

3 w. ago Jamaican resident talks about recovery efforts after hurricane ravaged island

Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica last month. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Bradley, whose home lost its roof, about recovery efforts in the town of Negril.

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4 w. ago How aid organizations are helping survivors of Hurricane Melissa recover

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dana Sacchetti, the head of the World Food Programme in Jamaica, about how aid organizations will help residents recover from Hurricane Melissa.

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