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Before his passing, French designer Thierry Mugler received acclaim for his interpretation of chic, modern and haute couture. Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Kim Kardashian have all worn some of his classic gowns. Brooklyn Museum's new exhibition, Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, is the first retrospective of the designer. Exhibition curators Thierry-Maxime Loriot and Matthew Yokobosky join us to talk about the show, now on display through May 7.

So, you've left things a little late this year, and now you're scrambling to buy some presents. Not to fear! Maxine Builder, an editor at The Strategist, joins us to give some ideas for last-minute gifts. Plus, we take your calls on some of the best last-minute gifts you've given or received.

As the holidays approach and schools close for the winter break, all week we are joined by authors of recently released children's books. Today, we speak with author Jason Chin, whose latest children's book The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey, is a science book about the smallest organisms in our universe and understanding all the cool things that make up the human body.

For this month's Full Bio, we're discussing the life of J. Edgar Hoover with biographer Beverly Gage. She is the author of the new book G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. Today we discuss Hoover's early life and the important connections he made in college.

The holiday season means schools go on break, and most kids will be at home for an extended period of time. The time off means a greater need for child care, but right now, child care and day care services are unaffordable for up to sixty percent of American families. As part of our ongoing series on caregiving, Erica Schwiegershausen, senior news editor for The Cut and author of the recent article, "Day Care is Broken," and Angela Garbes, author of the book, Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, join to discuss the state of child care today, and take calls from parents.

Suzanne Vega returns "Home for the Holidays" in her upcoming series at City Winery. She joins us to preview the shows and discuss other recent projects, including her latest album, An Evening of New York Songs and Stories.

As the holidays approach and schools close for the winter break, all week we are speaking to authors of recently released children's books. To start, we speak with Karina Nicole González, who's debut picture book, The Coquíes Still Sing, tells the story of a young Puerto Rican girl named Elena who rallies her family and community in the face of a hurricane destroying her home and the habitat of her favorite animal, the coquí. González also will do a special live reading of her book!

As we approach the holidays, we discuss tips to make the season easier for those who plan on hosting family and friends over for a meal. Foodie and content creator Xenia Zayas, also known as Chef Zee, joins us to discuss tips for cooking for large groups of people, share a few recipes and appliances that have made life easier.

There are classic New York City holiday traditions, from the Rockefeller Christmas Tree to seeing the "Nutcracker." Then there are smaller, more local-centric traditions like checking out the Dyker Heights Christmas lights or going to look at the Macy's window displays afterhours. New York Magazine editor Chris Bonanos joins to talk about both and we take your calls about your favorite NYC holiday traditions.

It's gift-buying season, and a good time to shop local. Jenna Milliner-Waddell, associate editor at The Strategist, recommends some holiday pop-ups and markets around New York City.