On Today’s show: Larry Lipson from The Affordable Wine Report shares his top wines under $20, perfect for gifting or enjoying this season. James Beard finalist and “Pie Whisperer” Kate McDermott talks about The Gift of Pie. We also cover wild news from a globe-trotting rat on a KLM flight, the top Christmas songs to fuel your workouts and Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year: “slop” — AI-generated digital content at its messy best.