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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Homeira Qaderi about her memoir Dancing in the Mosque: An Afghan Mother's Letter to Her Son, the story motherhood and womanhood in her native country.

Chang talks about cooking, fatherhood and his new memoir, Each a Peach. Kevin Whitehead reviews the documentary Collective. Anderson plays Margaret Thatcher on The Crown.

Robert talks with Eugen Weber, a professor of European History at the University of California at Los Angeles. He's also the author of "France: fin de siecle." Professor Weber talks about the 100th anniversary of Emile Zola's famous political tract "J'Accuse." Its publication set off a furious controversy in France, which divided the nation along pro-and anti-Republic lines.

Critics say President Trump constrained the Civil Rights Division from being as effective as it should. Business could look very different under the new incoming administration.

The holiday shopping season kicked into high gear Friday, and despite COVID-19, the average North Texan plans to spend significantly more on the holidays than they did last year.

Two North Texas hospitals hit capacity this week, as the share of hospital beds devoted to COVID-19 patients hit new records across the region. It’s an ominous sign ahead of an expected surge in cases contracted as people gathered for Thanksgiving celebrations.

The Thanksgiving break is giving school districts in Hays and Williamson counties a moment to recuperate and to reflect on the months they have endured.

"Those who have already gathered or traveled need to make sure that they take the proper precautions to stay safe," Austin Public Health's director said.

The San Antonio River Authority has published its first-ever report card. The report card is based on 12 indicators, including areas such as restoration, habitat, swimming standards and public trash. Overall the report card gives the San Antonio River Basin a "B."

With a new season of The Crown comes a new wave of sympathy for Princess Diana, particularly from immigrant mothers.