Gratitude isn’t just for Thanksgiving
For the millions of Americans that celebrate Thanksgiving, it's a time when many people reflect on the things and the people in our lives that they appreciate. But according to Dr. Laurie Santos, psyc...
29 Nov 202516min
How poetry helps Ada Limon navigate life, even when it’s tough
As we enter "cozy season," we're revisiting our conversation with Ada Limon, who just wrapped up her tenure as the U.S. Poet Laureate. She talks to us about loss and grief and evolving identity -- lik...
26 Nov 202535min
Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind
Today on the show, NPR immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd introduces us to two families in Washington, D.C.. One has made the difficult decision to set up "emergency guardianship" for their son, in th...
22 Nov 202511min
How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE
Today on the show, NPR immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd takes us into the dimly lit living rooms of immigrant families — families trying to figure out how to stay safe as they navigate the overwhelm...
19 Nov 202531min
How Trump's cuts to public media threaten the first Native American station
On October 1, 2025, public radio stations lost all of their federal funding -- and for Black and Native American community stations, the cuts hit hard. Case in point, KYUK in Bethel, Alaska, which was...
15 Nov 202517min
Tribal colleges are a unique resource — and they're under threat
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College has classes on everything from Native American studies to gardening to equine sciences to the Hidatsa language. Like other tribal colleges and universities (aka TCUs), it...
12 Nov 202531min
The hidden history of demonizing SNAP recipients
Around 42 million people in the United States get SNAP benefits each month to cover basic needs like eggs, bread, and infant formula. Because of the government shutdown, most of those benefits have la...
8 Nov 202535min
Freedom of speech has never been for everyone
Fights over free speech have taken up a lot of space in the zeitgeist lately. People on both the left and right claim to be the defenders of free speech, while pointing fingers at the other side for c...
5 Nov 202539min
