Indigenous teens traumatized by years of flooding and fire in Hawaii are leading a legal battle for climate justice. Two of the plaintiffs join us to reflect on a year of tragedy and hope. And, in 2023, voting was a fraught topic. Residents of some states saw increased measures to make voting more accessible, but those in others saw restrictions like bans on ballot drop boxes which served to restrict voting access. Liz Avore of the Voting Rights Lab joins us. Then, the cultural reach of video games has never been greater than in 2023. But working conditions for the people who make games have been dire, too. Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino unpacks the top games that came out this year along with the state of the gaming industry.

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The Supreme Court is deliberating over whether to greenlight a controversial agreement that would force the Sackler family to pay $6 billion to communities, hospitals, and families harmed by the opioid epidemic Massachusetts mother Cheryl Juaire, who lost two sons to overdose, and Pennsylvania's Cynthia Munger, whose son is recovering from substance abuse disorder, join us. And, CBS News business analyst and host of "Jill on Money" Jill Schlesinger has some timely advice to start the New Year strong and smart with your finances. Then, "The Stacks" podcast host Traci Thomas talks about some of her favorite books of 2023 as well as the importance of year-end lists.

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The news headlines this year were dominated by conflict, from Gaza to Ukraine to Myanmar. The Washington Post's Ishaan Tharoor joins us to unpack the year in global news stories. And, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst joins us to break down her favorite cookbooks that came out in 2023. Among her top picks are "Ever-Green Vietnamese" by Andrea Nguyen, "Veg-Table" by Nik Sharma and "Love is a Pink Cake" by Claire Ptak. Then, music journalist Betto Arcos joins us to sample some of the best music from around the world.

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Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson and Semafor's Shelby Talcott talk about how the Supreme Court could shape the 2024 race with a ruling on presidential immunity and whether Colorado can exclude former President Donald Trump from the ballot. And, the recent death of a 5-year-old in a Chicago migrant shelter is highlighting a serious and growing crisis in the city. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Michael Loria joins us. Then, new federal money aims to install solar panels on 40,000 low-income households in Puerto Rico. Since Hurricane Maria devastated the island's power grid in 2017, many people who can afford it have switched to solar seeking more reliable electricity. David Ortiz, Puerto Rico program director for Solar United Neighbors, talks about the work his group has been doing.

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Homelessness is up 12% nationwide. And cities around the country are holding memorials to honor people who died this year while experiencing homelessness. Niki Wattson, who helps unhoused people in Indianapolis, joins us. And, this year is expected to see record spending on holiday gifts, and a big chunk of that spending goes toward gifts for children. University of Virginia Professor Allison Pugh joins us to talk about raising kids who aren't materialistic in a world defined by consumerism. Then, looking for a board game to play over the holidays with friends or family? NPR's gaming lead James Perkins Mastromarino breaks down the best releases of the year.

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The Colorado Supreme Court has decided that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold office again because he encouraged the Jan. 6 insurrection. ABC News' Rick Klein talks about the political implications. And, new reporting by ProPublica shows a flurry of activity after Clarence Thomas told a congressman that U.S. Supreme Court justices need to make higher salaries. Joshua Kaplan is covering the story. Then, ACLU attorney David Donatti talks about his group's decision to sue over the measure signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, which allows for state troopers to arrest migrants. Plus, are you still looking for holiday gifts? Resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three new recipes for food gifts.

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As negotiations to overhaul the current immigration system continue, Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Rep. Nanette Barragan says that Hispanic lawmakers must be included in talks about the U.S.-Mexico border. And, a small trial is underway for a new form of male birth control. For years, scientists have known that a deficiency of vitamin A causes male infertility. And this new method focuses on Vitamin A instead of hormones. Annalisa Merrelli, a reporter for STAT, joins us. Then, Cuban jazz pianist Harold Lopez Nussa just wrapped up his U.S. tour. He joins us to talk about his latest album, his influences and how homesickness colors his work.

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The trial of media billionaire and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai is getting underway in Hong Kong. Critics of the Chinese Communist Party have rallied to his defense since his arrest in 2020. The Washington Post's Shibani Mahtani joins us. And, as the pressure to find the perfect holiday present for your loved ones mounts, you may be considering repurposing something that someone else gave you as a new and shiny gift. But is regifting a rude thing to do? Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, says no, as long as you follow some rules of etiquette. Then, "ONEFOUR: Against All Odds" tells the story of the Australian-Samoan drill rap group ONEFOUR and their charged relationship with the police. ONEFOUR manager Ricky Simandjuntak and filmmaker Gabriel Gasparinatos talk about the Netflix documentary.

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CVS, Kroger and Rite Aid are among major pharmacies sending patient records to law enforcement agencies without a warrant or contacting a lawyer. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joins us to talk about the congressional inquiry she was part of that unearthed this revelation. And, Israel is pumping sea water into tunnels underneath Gaza as part of its campaign to eradicate Hamas. The Wall Street Journal's national security correspondent Nancy Youssef joins us. Then, the Associated Press's Darlene Superville and Fox News' Chad Pergram join us to talk about the week in politics, including the GOP's impeachment inquiry of President Biden and the pressure to pass a border deal before the lawmakers' holiday break.

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The Alliance Defending Freedom is challenging the use of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill. The group also worked to overturn Roe v. Wade. David Kirkpatrick, staff writer at the New Yorker, joins us to talk about the group. And, at COP28, world leaders agreed to triple renewable energy by 2030 and move away from fossil fuels. What does that mean for the energy sector of our economy? MSNBC's Ali Velshi joins us to answer that. Then, a large Confederate monument is set to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery by the end of the year. Historian Leslie Rowland joins us to talk about the significance.

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