A report finds that two-thirds of American children fail to read at a proficient level. We talk to education experts and a U.S. Senator about the dangers of illiteracy and what can be done to reverse course. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
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Fifteen Thanksgivings Later: A Double Amputee’s Story of Gratitude
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 ... Show More
26m 37s
Nov 24
Ukraine Deal Dilemma & TN’s District Seven Duel | 11.24.25
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 W ... Show More
20m 12s
Mar 2021
A Safety Net for American Children
<p>Even as recently as a year ago, even the most cleareyed analysts thought it was a long shot. But this week, a child tax credit is expected to be passed into law, as part of the economic stimulus bill.</p><p>The child tax credit is an income guarantee for American families with ... Show More
20m 43s
Apr 2024
Kids Are Missing School at an Alarming Rate
<p>Long after schools have fully reopened after the pandemic, one concerning metric suggests that children and their parents have changed the way they think about being in class.</p><p>Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter for The Times, discusses the apparent shift to a culture i ... Show More
28m 8s