The 'Real' History Of Thanksgiving; Who You're Thankful For; Your Immigrant Thanksgiving

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 24, 2022

Coming up on today's show:

  • Kenneth C. Davis, author of GREAT SHORT BOOKS: A Year of Reading—Briefly (Scribner, 2022) and Don't Know Much About History and Don't Know Much About Mythology, talks about the myths and realities of Thanksgiving, and his new book. Plus, Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes, activist, athlete, artist and co-founder of The North American Indigenous Center of New York (NAIC-NY), shares how she relates to Thanksgiving given the history of the holiday and her indigenous roots.
  • In honor of Thanksgiving, listeners call in to share stories about who they're grateful for this year. 
  • Listeners call in to share how their immigrant families are putting their own spin on Thanksgiving this year.

Transcripts are posted to each segment as soon as they are available.

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