Morning Edition
Weekdays 5:00-9:00am
6:51: Marketplace Morning Report
8:51: Marketplace Morning Report
Waking up is hard to do, but it's easier with NPR's Morning Edition. Hosts Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep, and David Greene bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books, and events in the arts. All with voices and sounds that invite listeners to experience the stories.
Jennifer Aniston's production company plans to reboot '9 to 5'
The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
A church retreat center is offering hope to victims of natural disasters in Canada
by Emma Jacobs
The Canadian province of British Columbia experienced a series of natural disasters this year. People displaced by these two events are now living together at a place called Camp Hope.
Vermont Christmas tree farmers are struggling to keep up with demand
by Mikaela Lefrak
Christmas tree farmers in Vermont are not alone — there is high demand amid a nationwide Christmas tree shortage and record high prices.
The U.S. warns Russia not to take military action against Ukraine
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Dmitri Trenin of the Carnegie Moscow Center about President Biden warning Vladimir Putin that he'll face tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine.
Buck O'Neil is finally getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame
by Greg Echlin
Buck O'Neil, the late Negro Leagues first baseman, manager and Major League Baseball coach, had been overlooked for past induction — a point of contention for a long time.
News brief: Biden-Putin call, Instagram hearing, Glenn Foster dies in custody
The U.S. warns Russia it will face tough sanctions if it invades Ukraine. What is Instagram doing to keep its youngest users safe? A former NFL player died in police custody Monday in Alabama.
Just in time for the holiday season: cookie-flavored wine
Oreo Thins has partnered with Barefoot wine to create a cookie-flavored wine this season. It's called Barefoot x Oreo Thins Red Blend, and will be available starting Thursday.
List highlights the most challenging words for newsreaders to pronounce
Among the words on the list from the U.S. Captioning Company, which subtitles TV shows, is omicron, which is the latest coronavirus variant. Along with Eilish, the last name of singer Billie Eilish.
NPR's history podcast 'Throughline': Nikole Hannah-Jones and the 1619 Project
The book associated with The New York Times Magazine initiative, The 1619 Project, has been a best seller. The project aims to reframe the scope of American history through the lens of slavery.
The lives of 2 men are intertwined after they met in a Syrian prison
by Deborah Amos
Two men met in a Syrian prison. One is an American who admits he broke a lot of rules, the other is a British doctor. Their lives are now connected.
The surgeon general's latest advisory highlights the youth mental health crisis
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about his advice for addressing challenges that worsened with the pandemic — including young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Testifying at his trial, Jussie Smollett says he did not stage a hoax attack
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Megan Crepeau about actor Jussie Smollett's courtroom testimony — denying allegations he masterminded a phony hate-crime attack.
Asian lady beetles are swarming parts of the Northeast and Western U.S.
Beetles that look like ladybugs are sweeping through parts of the country. They can bite, but are they harmful?