Why Turkey? And Other Thanksgiving Traditions Explained

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Years after President Barack Obama promised to end homelessness, the problem has only surged. In this episode, we sit down with expert Michele Steeb, who wrote the book on how to approach the homeless crisis, and discuss the moves President Trump is making to force progressive cities to apply more “effective” policies. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today’s Sponsor: Lean - Get 20% off when you enter MORNINGWIRE at https://TakeLean.com - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American students are falling behind, earning some of the lowest scores ever in math and reading. At the same time, donor organizations are still pouring millions into pushing ethnic studies programs and woke teacher trainings. In this episode, we sit down with Defending Education President Nicole Neily to discuss. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today’s Sponsor: Fast Growing Trees - Get 15% off your next purchase at https://fastgrowingtrees.com when using the code WIRE at checkout. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most Americans know the elementary-school version of Thanksgiving, but the true story of the holiday is far richer and more complicated. In this Thanksgiving Week edition of Morning Wire, we chat with historian Melanie Kirkpatrick about what really happened in 1621 and how the tradition spread across the country. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Black Friday means half off DailyWire+. This year, your membership unlocks more than ever. Join now at ⁠⁠⁠https://dailywire.com/blackfriday⁠⁠ - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On Thanksgiving Day 2010, Marine Gabe Martinez’s life changed forever. After a series of IED explosions in Afghanistan, he lost both legs and suffered a traumatic brain injury. In this episode, Gabe recounts the moments after the blast, the harrowing rescue that followed, and the long road to recovery. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today’s Sponsors: Beam - Go to https://shopbeam.com/WIRE use code WIRE, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. Shopify - Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period and upgrade your selling today. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negotiations continue as a deal for peace in Ukraine takes shape, the surge of new TPUSA chapter requests hits a surprising stonewall, and the Trump Administration reverses a longstanding approach to handling homelessness. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Chevron - Build a brighter future right here at home. Visit https://Chevron.com/America to discover more. Brickhouse Nutrition - Get 30% off at https://Brickhousesale.com Shopify - Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period and upgrade your selling today. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump pushes ahead with a potential war-ending deal in Ukraine, Democrats spend big on a House race in red Tennessee, and Wicked: For Good casts a spell on audiences, leaving some hope for Hollywood after a disastrous year of earnings. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Goldbelly - Go to https://goldbelly.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code WIRE. Boll & Branch - Get 25% off sitewide plus free shipping and extended returns at https://bollandbranch.com/WIRE and use code WIRE - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pod Force One offers an inside look at the White House in Trump’s second term. In this episode, we talk with Pod Force One’s host Miranda Devine about how the show came to fruition. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.  Chevron: Build a brighter future right here at home. Visit https://Chevron.com/America to discover more. HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/MORNINGWIRE10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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