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Wednesday April 24, 2019

A Love Story That Began With A Matchmaker And A First Date On NPR

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A Love Story That Began With A Matchmaker And A First Date On NPR

April 24, 2019 • In 2017, NPR documented the first date of a couple paired by a professional matchmaker, for a story about modern dating. A year after their first date, the couple got engaged, and they recently wed.

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Monday April 1, 2019

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Have You Gone Live On Facebook? Share Your Thoughts About Facebook Live

April 1, 2019 • Have you ever used Facebook Live? If so, share your experience. Your response could be used in an upcoming NPR story.

Tuesday March 12, 2019

Do You Work In Retail? Share Your Experience With Us

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Do You Work In Retail? Share Your Experience With Us

March 12, 2019 • NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from retail workers across the country as part of an upcoming series.

Thursday March 7, 2019

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Fans Of Phillies, Padres: What Do You Think Of Harper, Machado?

March 7, 2019 • NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from fans of the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres on the signings of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

Friday March 1, 2019

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Do You Work In The Gig Economy? We Want To Hear From You

March 1, 2019 • If you do gig work, NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from you.

Monday January 28, 2019

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What Is Love? Teachers, Share This Prompt With Your Students

January 28, 2019 • NPR's Morning Edition is asking kids and students to write a poem with the prompt, "Love is." Teachers, please share this prompt with your class and submit their responses.

What Is Love? Teachers, Share This Prompt With Your Students

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Friday January 25, 2019

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Are You A Federal Employee Who Found A New Job During The Shutdown? Tell Us

January 25, 2019 • Are you a federal worker who has quit during the shutdown? Have you found another job? NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from you.

Tuesday January 22, 2019

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Did You Watch One Of The Fyre Festival Docs? Share Your Reaction With Us

January 22, 2019 • Netflix and Hulu each released documentaries last week on how the 2017 Fyre Festival went so wrong. If you've watched either documentary, Morning Edition would like to hear from you.

Tuesday December 18, 2018

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Pretend You're An Elf In Santaland

December 18, 2018 • In 1992, the world met Crumpet the elf in David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries," the story of his time working as a Macy's department store elf. Now imagine you had that job. Tell us your story.

Thursday November 22, 2018

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'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read

November 22, 2018 • NPR recently wanted to know: What about America are you most thankful for? Our audience answered, and writer Kwame Alexander crafted an epic poem of celebration and gratitude from the replies.

'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read

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Monday November 12, 2018

What About America Are You Thankful For? Tell Us

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What About America Are You Thankful For? Tell Us

November 12, 2018 • As part of the regular poetry segment on NPR's Morning Edition, we are asking you to send us what about American you are most thankful for. Kwame Alexander will turn your responses into a poem.

What About America Are You Thankful For? Tell Us

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Tuesday November 6, 2018

Voters Share Stories: 'I Voted For The First Time In The Solitude Of My Dorm Room'

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Voters Share Stories: 'I Voted For The First Time In The Solitude Of My Dorm Room'

November 6, 2018 • We asked voters to describe their Election Day experiences. Some talked about bringing their children along or about talking with their grandchildren about the privileges of voting.

Did You Vote? Share Your Voting Story With Us

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Did You Vote? Share Your Voting Story With Us

November 6, 2018 • Did you vote? Did you vote early? Did you wait in line? NPR wants to hear your voting story! Your response could be used in an upcoming NPR story.

Thursday September 27, 2018

Young, Unmarried And Ready To Vote? We Want To Hear From You

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Young, Unmarried And Ready To Vote? We Want To Hear From You

September 27, 2018 • NPR's Morning Edition wants to talk with unmarried people in their 20s who are at some kind of pivotal moment in their life or approaching a big life decision.

Tuesday September 18, 2018

Expecting Your First Child? We Want To Hear From You

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Expecting Your First Child? We Want To Hear From You

September 18, 2018 • NPR's Morning Edition wants to talk with parents who are expecting their first child about what matters most to them this election. Share your story with us.

Friday September 7, 2018

If The Travel Ban Has Affected You, We Want To Know

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If The Travel Ban Has Affected You, We Want To Know

September 7, 2018 • NPR's Morning Edition is looking to speak with families that have been affected by the travel ban. We want to tell your story.

What Issues Are Affecting You This Election? Tell Us

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What Issues Are Affecting You This Election? Tell Us

September 7, 2018 • NPR wants to learn what issues are important to voters this election cycle. Share your story here.

Thursday September 6, 2018

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Are You A Woman Who Voted For Trump? We Want To Hear From You

September 6, 2018 • Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, NPR's Morning Edition wants to connect with women who voted for President Trump in 2016. Share your story with us.

Are Protests During The National Anthem Affecting You? Tell Us About It

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Sports

Are Protests During The National Anthem Affecting You? Tell Us About It

September 6, 2018 • NPR's Morning Edition is looking to speak with people who have been affected by the conversation around kneeling during the playing of the national anthem in the NFL.

Thursday August 16, 2018

Are You Becoming An Empty Nester? Share Your Story

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Education

Are You Becoming An Empty Nester? Share Your Story

August 16, 2018 • Are you about to send your last or only child off to college, making you an empty nester? NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from you.

Monday July 23, 2018

What Is Stopping You From Becoming A Grill Master? Tell Us

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Food

What Is Stopping You From Becoming A Grill Master? Tell Us

July 23, 2018 • NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear what questions you have about grilling. Some of your questions will be answered by Bon Appétit's Adam Rapoport.

Monday May 7, 2018

Have You Been Affected By Opioids? Tell Us Your Story

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Health

Have You Been Affected By Opioids? Tell Us Your Story

May 7, 2018 • NPR is seeking to speak with those who have been impacted by the nation's opioid crisis. If you feel comfortable, please share your story with us.

Tuesday May 1, 2018

Students Give Couplets A Try (And You Should Too!)

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Students Give Couplets A Try (And You Should Too!)

May 1, 2018 • Scores of students submitted their poems about teamwork to an NPR callout. Here are a few of the highlights.

Monday April 30, 2018

Write A Poem About Your Team, On Or Off The Court

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Culture

Write A Poem About Your Team, On Or Off The Court

April 30, 2018 • NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear about the moments of teamwork in your life. Share a couplet about the team in your life and we will transform a few into one, big poem.

Write A Poem About Your Team, On Or Off The Court

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