Month: November 2021

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NPR's Book of the Day - Tommy Orange is here to hold the door open for future Indigenous writers

This Thanksgiving, we're bringing you an author whose narrative likely runs counter to what you learned in school. Tommy Orange's novel, There There, is a brutal, remarkable, and necessary Native history. It's also a story of the shameful way America still treats its Native people. Orange was not comfortable with his new rising fame back in 2018. But he told NPR's Lynn Neary it was important to him to pave the way, spotlight and all, for young Indigenous writers.
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Bad Prosecutors, Bad Laws, Bad Anti-Patriots

Today’s pre-Thanksgiving episode offers our own crushingly morose tribute to the United States as we battle the phenomenon of prosecutors letting people loose to commit horrible crimes and elite opinion-wielders trashing the United States when this country provided them with bounties untold. Happy Turkey Day and give a listen. Source

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 11/24

Americans hit the road and airports for Thanksgiving. Grief grows after the parade tragedy. Finally free four decades after a wrongful conviction. CBS News Correspondent Peter King has today's World News Roundup.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Who Were The Pilgrims?

If you are an American, you probably grew up hearing the story of Thanksgiving. How the pilgrims came to America to escape religious persecution to establish a new life. But who were the pilgrims really? Were they really persecuted? Why did they decide to cross the ocean? And how did they end up where they did? Learn more about the pilgrims and everything that happened before the first Thanksgiving, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Big Travel Weekend, Innocent Man Freed & Killer Asteroid- Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

The news to know for Wednesday, November 24th, 2021!

We're sharing what you need to know if you're planning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday: from the best times to drive to the expected weather and more.

And why gas prices might drop by Christmas and why the plan is controversial.

Plus, which celebrity is going to space next, who was nominated for the most Grammys this year, and which stores are going to be open  for last-minute Thanksgiving shopping or holiday deals.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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