Fixing the FBI, and the fight over who should fix it

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🗓️ 25 November 2024

⏱️ 27 minutes

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has become a target of Republicans. Former FBI agent Michael German talks about what may happen to the FBI under the incoming Trump administration. And, challenging drought conditions this fall across the U.S. has impacted cranberry harvests in the Northeast. Massachusetts cranberry grower Steve Ward talks about what that means for Thanksgiving. Then, multi-award-winning artist John Legend has a new album out — and it's an album for kids. Legend joins us to talk about the inspiration behind it and how he worked with his family on it.

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0:23.9	We've got new episodes every weekday afternoon of the year, including holidays, which, speaking of, I hope you're having a lovely Thanksgiving week.
0:32.6	And thanks to you for taking us along in your ears while you celebrate.
0:36.8	Now, here's today's episode.
0:38.7	One of my biggest personal recommendations is you shut down the FBI headquarters building
0:43.4	and open it up the next day as the museum of the deep state.
0:50.5	Hmm, interesting idea, but I feel like D.C. already has a lot of museums.
0:55.8	It's Monday, November 25th, and this is here and now anytime from NPR and WBUR Boston.
1:01.5	I'm Chris Bentley.
1:04.6	Today on the show, cranberry growers are grappling with drought conditions in the Northeast.
1:10.2	Now you've got a new reason to bring up
1:11.8	climate change at Thanksgiving dinner. Also, John Legend on his new album, written for and
1:21.7	with his kids. Love, love, keeps us together. Those are your kids.
1:28.7	Oh, I love it.
1:32.6	And I love that I made something that'll be part of their lives forever.
1:35.4	That conversation coming up in about 15 minutes.
1:37.2	But first... Live a life where every day is long.
1:41.9	What's next for the Federal Bureau of Investigation under Trump 2.0?
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