How Might Joe Biden Do On Day 1? Remembering Diego Maradona; Protecting Spotted Owls
Plus, how tall is Mount Everest? That's hard to say.
by Jill Hudson
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Here are the stories and podcasts you may have missed last week.
Even before the coronavirus hit, mental health issues were on the rise in children ages 6 to 17. Now therapists say these problems may be increasing among kids. And while it may only be weeks until a COVID-19 vaccine is approved for use in the U.S., the first ones to hit the marketwon’t be approved for children.
On Saturday, Pope Francis made 72-year-old Wilton Gregory the first Black American cardinalin the history of Catholicism.
What might President-elect Joe Biden do on Day 1 of his presidency? And what TV shows have we been missing while we were spending all our time watching the news. (The NPR Politics Podcast)
The day before Thanksgiving, Biden and President Trump offered a jarring contrast to their messaging and leadership stylesminutes apart.
The Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for Alaska’s controversial Pebble Mine project. Fishermen and tribes have been fighting the mine proposal for a decade, fearing an open-pit copper and gold mine would harm the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery.
The Picture Show
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When soccer icon Diego Maradona died suddenly at age 60 last week, millions of fans around the globe mourned his passing. A few of NPR's Latino staffers also shared their memories of the Argentine legend.
Cajun life is all about getting together to be with people to celebrate what you love: music, food and camaraderie. But the pandemic has shut that life down.
Here’s the story of how the Endangered Species Act went from unanimous passage under a Republican president to becoming a deeply partisan wedge. The act was passed to protect big, beloved animals such as bald eagles and blue whales; no one thought it would apply to a motley, reclusive owl. (Throughline)
James Beard Award-winning chef David Chang spoke to Terry Gross about cooking, fatherhood and his new book, Eat a Peach: A Memoir. (Fresh Air)
What began as a Thanksgiving tradition five years ago for NPR host Ari Shapiro is now a recurring segment on All Things Considered. This episode of “Play It Forward” features interviews with John Mayer, Leikeli47, the Indigo Girls and Kae Tempest. (Consider This From NPR)
Take a challenge to find facts from fiction about cats. (Wow In the World)
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Scientists say Mount Everest is getting taller, over time, because of plate tectonics. Turns out the science involved in remeasuring Everest is ridiculously complicated. Click here to listen to the Short Wave podcast or read the story.
Sam Sanders spoke to author James McBride about his latest book, Deacon King Kong, which tells the story of how one man's decision brings together the different racial communities of 1960s Brooklyn to solve a larger issue. (It’s Been a Minute With Sam Sanders)
Remember the great toilet paper, flour and egg shortages that we saw at the beginning of the pandemic? It wasn't caused by the virus or by a disruption to manufacturing. It was caused by a story: one that we told ourselves. (The Indicator From Planet Money)
When Disney released The Emperor's New Groove 20 years ago, the animated movie was a box-office disappointment. But now, some say it’s a beloved classic. (Pop Culture Happy Hour)
Other Good Listens
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Music icon Busta Rhymes spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about music making as a daily habit and the growing pains between each generation of hip-hop. Click here to listen or read the story.
NPR's Audie Cornish talked to American author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates about the HBO adaptation of his book Between the World and Me and what it means in 2020.
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