Biden-Harris Win Reverberates Around The Country; Kamala Harris Makes History
Plus, does the sight of lemons make you think of the Mafia?
by Jill Hudson
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Here are a few stories and podcasts you may have missed last week.
President-elect Joe Biden called for healing and cooperation in his victory speech on Saturday night, striking an optimistic tone about the prospects for a reunited America.
Meanwhile, President Trump is not conceding that he loss his re-election bid, and is vowing to continue with legal challenges in multiple states. Reactions from Republican lawmakers on the president's claims have varied.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's win has shattered a big racial and gender barrier in American politics. It's also a jubilant moment for many women across the country, especially for Black female activists who pushed Biden to name a Black woman as his running mate.
In case you're still confused, here's a primer on the electoral college, why we have it, and why hasn't it changed. Click here to watch the video.
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Almost as soon as Joe Biden was declared the President-elect on Saturday, celebrations broke out across America. NPR worked with photographers around the country to capture a divided nation's mood. Click here to see their images.
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Great Listens
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Ruby Bridges is a real person who became an indelible image of American history after Norman Rockwell's iconic painting became so famous. Now, 60 years later, she's written a book to tell kids her story. Listen here or read the story
The auto industry was devastated this spring by coronavirus shutdowns. But the recovery has been much faster and stronger than anyone anticipated as Americans — those who can still afford cars anyway — want new vehicles as badly as ever.
This fall, decades after her 1970s breakthrough with Fleetwood Mac, singer Stevie Nicks is back on top.Click here to listen to her chat with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Podcasts You May Have Missed
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If you find yourself ruminating on something, journaling can offer a perfect way to figure it out. (Life Kit)
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda's career was on the rise in 2014. But so was the evidence in a murder case against his crew, GS9. (Louder Than A Riot)
Disinformation, foreign interference, a global pandemic and an incumbent president who refused to say he'd accept the results — all were concerns headed into the 2020 election. (Consider This)
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Whenever you hear about the Mafia, you probably won't think of lemons. But it so happens that the oval yellow fruit was central to the creation of the Mafia, when it originated in Sicily in the late 1800s. (The Indicator From Planet Money)
Terry Gross talks to Jack Goldsmith, the former legal counsel to George W. Bush's White House, who says President Trump's successor will face tough questions about how to reconstruct the battered presidency. (Fresh Air)
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Here are the five things you need to know about the U.S. and the landmark Paris climate agreement. (Short Wave)
Fighting climate change is a big, messy task that will take a lot of work. TED's Science Curator David Biello shares some promising and fascinating solutions. (The TED Radio Hour)
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