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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: the cultural histories of Santa and Christmas; how to be a better (male) manager; and poet Claudia Rankine. (article)
A theology "FUF" (Follow Up Friday); The Colbert Report ends, Sony’s “The Interview” never actually launched; and a mathematician explains how math can be fun. (episode)
Stephen Colbert has officially laid his blowhard character to rest. Brian, Kurt Andersen and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian—all former Report guests—discuss the show's impact.
The effects of the combination of the ruble crash and sanctions in Russia and how Putin's power will fare the storm.
Anna Sale and Lawrence's wife, Ronnine Bartley, talk about the struggle to keep the family together when one parent is incarcerated.
Matt Parker, stand-up comedian and mathematician, Guardian contributor shares the fun of mathematics.
In which we clarify two factual errors that came up on yesterday's show: was Jesus really born on December 25th? And what's the religious breakdown of the U.S.?.
If you own a small business, recommend it to a fellow WNYC fan! We're crowdsourcing a holiday shopping guide by listeners, for listeners.