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By Steve Inskeep,

Leila Fadel

Published December 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM CST

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Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.