Thousands of flights were canceled in the thick of the holiday travel season this year. We look back at what happened to the industry and how it could improve in the future. We also talk with an author about the ways our supply of affordable housing contributes to homelessness.

A media studies professor joins us to review the best television shows from 2022 and look ahead to what's coming in 2023. Then, we learn more about a Wisconsin couple that boated America's Great Loop. Later, we're joined by the executive director of a Milwaukee group leading a community food growing program.

We learn more about a Wisconsin couple that boated America's Great Loop. Then, we're joined by the executive director of a Milwaukee group leading a community food growing program. Later, we talk to a researcher about the polarization in how people think we should teach U.S. history in schools.

We talk to a researcher about the polarization in how people think we should teach U.S. history in schools. Then, a media studies professor joins us to review the best television shows from 2022 and look ahead to what's coming in 2023.

Not every dessert needs to be loaded with sugar to taste great. We get tips on baking with naturally sweet ingredients for healthier treats. We also look at the rise of nerd culture and talk with an author about her experience with some of her favorite fandoms.

The fandoms around comics, games, and movies are bigger than ever. We talk with an author about her love of nerd culture and the ways its helped her find new connections. We also look at the rise of "granny pods" and other innovative housing ideas for elderly people.

So-called "granny pods" are becoming a more popular housing option for older people. We learn how they work and discuss resources available for elder housing. And on Food Friday, we learn how to bake delicious deserts with low or no sugar.

Youth sports have grown into a $19 billion industry. We look at what fueled the growth and how it's impacting kids' experience. We also talk with an educator about how she says the arts can help shape school curriculum as a whole.

The arts in school don't have to be limited just to art class itself. That's according to our guest, who says art should be shaping school curriculum in a bigger way. We also find out what new words were added to the dictionary this year and how language evolves.

More than 300 words were added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary this year. We talk with the hosts of A Way With Words about what made the cut and how new words gain traction. We also look at how youth sports became a huge industry and the impact it has on kids.