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Also: What to do with all those leftovers; NPR's Books We Love is back [Donate ❤️]( [View in Browser](  November 23, 2022 🦃 Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 53 and rain after 4 p.m. Saturday is mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Sunday is mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain and a high near 54. Good Morning Boston, Turkey, stuffing, mac-and-cheese, pie. Yesterday's feast was for your stomach, but today's special-edition newsletter is a feast for your ears. Whether you're traveling from far or cleaning your kitchen after a well deserved, turkey-induced nap, WBUR's Laney Ruckstuhl pulled together a list of podcasts and listens worth adding to your queue this weekend. Here are three of her picks: - Endless Thread's MEMES series: "Want to have something to chat about with the younger folks at your celebration this year? Check out this series about memes... It starts with the [story of Kilroy]( one of the oldest internet memes whose origins can be traced to a time that predates the internet. Part 2 is [here]( on Scumbag Steve, the original representation of dudes who are the worst." - Two tasty episodes from Last Seen: "The third season of Last Seen is here, and it starts off with reporter Amelia Mason's hunt to solve the [mystery of a treasured childhood snack]( the black raspberry. Listen for an expedition that will take you through grocery stores, local farms and Mason's own childhood backyard." - The [second episode of the season also dropped this week](. In it, reporter Andrea Shea explores the remnants of the 20th century candy hub known as Confectioner's Row hidden in our backyards. - The Common's adventure with Jed: "Have you checked out WBUR's new daily local news podcast, The Common, yet? If not, [this episode]( on a Boston TikToker named Jed, known for reviewing the MBTA, is a great place to start. He took the team on a trip down the Green Line's E Branch, which will transport you from the traffic you're stuck in to an adventure on a train." Want more? [Read Laney's full list of listens here.]( And here are a couple bonus recommendations from me. Ahead of a weekend known for shopping (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday... my wallet hurts already), I'd like to suggest two listens from the archives. The first is [this Life Kit episode]( all about how to give better, more thoughtful gifts — while spending less. The second is a [2021 episode from It's Been A Minute]( guest host Ayesha Rascoe spoke about the hidden costs of holiday consumption. I think both are great reminders that the holidays are about much more than things. P.S. — You might want to have more than one podcast ready if you're driving home Sunday; it will be the worst day for traffic. Expect congestion headed back toward Boston on major interstates like I-93, I-95 and the Mass. Pike. If you're committed to coming back that day, AAA says the best time to leave is before 11 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Meagan McGinnes Assistant Managing Editor, Newsletters [Follow](  Support the news  This Week's Must Reads ['Officer shuffle': Some ousted cops find jobs at new departments in Mass.]( WBUR found more than a dozen current Massachusetts police officers were previously fired or resigned from another department after the launch of a misconduct investigation. [Read more.]( ['Officer shuffle': Some ousted cops find jobs at new departments in Mass.]( WBUR found more than a dozen current Massachusetts police officers were previously fired or resigned from another department after the launch of a misconduct investigation. 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[Read more.]( [Report: Charles River flooding will increase considerably with climate change]( As rainfall increases with climate change, the report projects that more urbanized downstream towns will likely be the most affected. Here are five key things you need to know. [Read more.]( [Report: Charles River flooding will increase considerably with climate change]( As rainfall increases with climate change, the report projects that more urbanized downstream towns will likely be the most affected. Here are five key things you need to know. [Read more.]( Time For A Break - Not sure what to do with all those leftovers? Michael Dukakis [doesn't want them anymore](. But our food waste expert Irene Li has [some advice](. When it comes to the holidays specifically, [fridge arrangement and labeling matters]( Plus, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst has some ideas for turning your Thanksgiving leftovers into everything from [salad]( to [pot pie]( to [more inspired international fare]( - Watch: Radio Boston [hosted a Friendsgiving with celebrity chef Tiffani Faison]( and a group of fellow local prominent chefs. They all chat about and sample a dish that is special to each of them in some way. It'll definitely inspire your next holiday potluck contribution (which we know is probably just around the corner). - Pick up a good read: It shouldn't be hard to find because [NPR's Books We Love is back with 400+ books published in 2022](. The interactive guide, which is in its 10th year, lets you mix and match tags like “Book Club Ideas” or “Eye-Opening Reads,” so you can browse titles that are hand picked by NPR staff and trusted critics. - Get ready: The U.S. men's national team has a Revolutionary rematch against England this afternoon at 2 p.m. in their second match of the 2022 World Cup group stage. You can follow all of NPR's latest coverage of the World Cup in Qatar [right here](. - Grab your popcorn: You can catch “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in theaters until Tuesday, Nov 29. After that, you'll have to wait for it to begin [streaming on Netflix]( on Dec. 23. According to WBUR film critic Sean Burns, you'll want to see it either way. [In his review]( he says it's "funnier and more manic than the first film." - Tell me something good: From a new dog-friendly bar to a camera-loving elephant, here are [three moments making us smile this week]( courtesy of our seasonal joy newsletter, [The Pick Me Up](.  Life Advice [Stop before you shop! You can give meaningful holiday gifts without buying new]( Shopping secondhand can ease the environmental burden of holiday consumption — and save you money, too. Here are three tips to help you start cutting down this season. [Read more.]( [Stop before you shop! You can give meaningful holiday gifts without buying new]( Shopping secondhand can ease the environmental burden of holiday consumption — and save you money, too. Here are three tips to help you start cutting down this season. [Read more.]( Before you go: [What ... why??]( Who hurt you?!?! Newsletter editor Nik DeCosta-Klipa helped produce today's newsletter. 😎 Forward to a friend. 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