On Washington Wednesday, a look back at the 118th Congress; on World Tour, news from West Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, and Kosovo; and gingerbread houses building more than family memories. Plus, Ray Hacke celebrats athletes speaking up for life, unruly fans in demand, and the Wednesday morning news

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And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com