The Morning Show: Highlights of the Best Podcasts, TikTok Videos, and Graphics for a Newspaper, Podcast App or Video Sharing Website
The Times is a newspaper, but it’s not only a newspaper. As a reader of this newsletter, you get the news in your email inbox every morning, not just on your doorstep. You might also listen to our journalism on a podcast app. You might watch it on a video sharing website.
We wanted to pay attention to the different types of stories, as the Morning team began to publish their best work in the next several years. Below, we have selected some of the year’s best podcast episodes, TikTok videos and graphics. We have included some essays by our colleagues that give you an inside look at the world of journalism.
A woman married her love from the subway on an episode of Modern Love. Anna Martin said the story is heartbreaking and sad and reflects on how we never really lose the people we love.
Top 50 Wonderful Things NPR 2010: From Top U.S. officials to Mexico; ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun-dies
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This month, NPR has brought you end-of-the-year lists aplenty, from the best albums of 2023 to the top animal stories that captivated us. Linda says her annual list is 50 wonderful things. Listen to what she said about the traditions in 2010 and listen to her favorite picks. You can read the full list here.
Millions of American started to pay off their student loans after the COvid pause was lifted. Hundreds of borrowers shared stories of struggle, confusion and relief with NPR. Read about their experiences in a series of illustrated comics by NPR’s LA Johnson.
Source: Up First briefing: Top U.S. officials visit Mexico; ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun dies
The Up First Podcast: The Status of Immigration and the Economic Status of the United States in the Context of the War on Corrupt Proton and Nuclear Propagation
Confrontations between the U.S. and Israel’s troops and Iran-backed militias have increased in recent weeks, with attacks in Iran, Lebanon, Syria and the Red Sea. A recent drone attack in Iraq has killed at least one American serviceperson and wounded another. Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas triggered the escalating confrontations. In the last decade there have been over 20,000 deaths in Gaza.
In addition to immigration, the economy will also be a major deciding factor in next year’s presidential election. Recent signs of strength include: inflation is cooling, unemployment is low, job growth is better than expected, and Americans spent a record amount this holiday season. President Biden is not benefiting politically.
There are three people going to Mexico today to talk about immigration with Mexican President Lpez Obrador. An unprecedented number of migrants crosses the border into the United States, as a result of the meeting.
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