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Up First from NPR - Ukraine Peace Negotiations, Trump’s Ukraine Motivations, Holiday Travel

Leaked transcripts of a call between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and an advisor of Russian President Vladimir Putin detail how President Trump’s 28-point peace proposal came about. The president dismisses the leak, saying it shows standard negotiating tactics. 

Trump, who once campaigned on ending the war within 24 hours, is now thought to care more about reaching a deal than what’s in it.

And millions of Americans will take to the skies this week. The FAA says this year’s Thanksgiving could be the busiest in more than a decade.

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The Daily - The Ukrainian Peace Plan Written by … Russia?

When President Trump’s peace plan to end the war in Ukraine was leaked last week, many felt as though Russia had written the proposal, and to a large degree, it reflected the Kremlin’s demands. The plan set off a global outcry that has forced American officials to revise their approach in the days since.

Kim Barker and David E. Sanger explain the process that led to the contentious plan and why it comes at a vulnerable moment for Ukrainian leadership.

Guest: 

  • Kim Barker, a reporter for The New York Times covering the war in Ukraine.
  • David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

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Photo: Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

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Start Here - Orders of Magnitude: FBI to Question Lawmakers

The FBI reaches out to Congress, asking to speak with lawmakers behind a video to military servicemembers. Public health experts are concerned about a flu variant spreading that is “mismatched” to the current vaccine. And record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving. 


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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 11.26.25

Alabama

  • Sen. Tuberville in support of EO to evaluate the Muslim Brotherhood
  • Paul Finebaum to reveal his intentions with Senate race at start of December
  • Democrat Doug Jones to challenge Tuberville in gubernatorial race in 2026
  • State lawmaker Susan Dubos calls for end of gender study programs
  • Cam Ward at Pardons and Paroles to be nationally recognized with award
  • Rick Burgess is back behind the mic after sudden absence with family issue

National

  • President Trump says Ukraine on board with peace deal, Russia now next
  • US Dept of War to review veteran Mark Kelley after statements on video
  • Ambassador Mike Huckabee holds very controversial meeting with spy
  • US military buildup near Venezuela could be about stolen elections as well as drugs
  • Transportation secretary says dress up to travel and be polite to make holiday travels more bearable.
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Everything Everywhere Daily - Imperial Units of Measure

Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost.

There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, who use units handed down to them from the British. These are known as Imperial Units.

These units often confuse those living in countries that use the metric system….as well as those who live in countries that use Imperial Units. 

They don’t often make sense. They don’t have any consistency between units, and their histories are quite murky.

Learn more about imperial units and how they were developed on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. 


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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘We Were Liars’ author returns for more teenage catharsis in ‘We Fell Apart’

E. Lockhart understands the struggle of being a teenager. Her first novel We Were Liars was a standout YA hit of 2014, celebrated (and at times, criticized) amongst teens in particular for its twisty and devastating coming-of-age narrative set on a fictional island near Martha’s Vineyard. Lockhart returns to the East Coast for We Fell Apart, her third book in the series, crafting another summer tale of mystery and self-discovery. In today’s episode, Lockhart joins NPR’s Juana Summers to discuss her newest novel, and what we could all learn from teenagers — and perhaps their reading habits too.

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NBN Book of the Day - Jenny Linford, “Repast: The Story of Food” (Thames & Hudson, 2025)

Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen – or around the open fire – is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Authored by food writer Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Repast: The Story of Food (Thames & Hudson in partnership with the British Museum, 2025) focuses on artefacts in the museum’s collections – from ancient clay cooking vessels to exquisite gold goblets – spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australasia, from prehistory to the present day.

Arranged into thirteen broad themes such as Hunting, Alcohol, Religion, Feasting and Eating Out, with lavish plates accompanying absorbing essays on subjects including tea (the world’s most consumed drink after water), pork (the world’s most widely consumed meat), and wheat (the source of 20% of the world’s human calorie consumption), Repast conveys the extraordinary global story of food, drink and the culinary arts.

This clearly structured, beautifully illustrated book will engage and delight the growing audience interested in the history of food and drink.

This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda’s interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.

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The NewsWorthy - Holiday Travel Delays, FBI Investigates Dems & Macy’s Parade Updates – Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The news to know for Wednesday, November 26, 2025!

We'll tell you how the holiday travel rush is going so far.

And why the FBI is looking to interview a group of Democrats.

Also, the next step for a Ukrainian peace plan, as drawn up by the U.S.

Plus: where to go if the turkey burns this Thanksgiving, when holiday sales are expected to bring the best discounts, and what to know about the floats, balloons, and performances at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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What A Day - Protecting The Franchise: How Can We Secure Our Elections?

Fear is mounting about the integrity of next year’s elections and all the tricks MAGA World might be able to pull. How valid are those concerns? What are the reasons for confidence? Jane Coaston convenes a discussion with some of the elected officials and experts who know best: Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, and Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. This episode was recorded at Crooked Con on November 7th.


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