This week on the podcast, we kick off the holiday season with two tales of holiday hijinx.

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats discusses how songs by Stockholm Monsters, Digital Underground and Ava Gabriel shaped his creative process.

Dr. Sacoby Wilson is joined by keynote speaker Rev. William Barber II at the 9th Annual Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Symposium on Environmental Justice and Health Disparities.

This week on the podcast, two stories about people who realize love had been right under their nose all along.

Host Jason V. sits down with guests Nic Koski of Common Ground Coffee Shop and Will Swanson of MOM's grocery store to talk labor and unions.

This week on the podcast, stories from two people who not only turn the other cheek, but enlarge their hearts, after suffering harm.

French musician Cécile Schott, who records as Colleen, talks about how music by Lee "Scratch" Perry, the Beatles and This Heat changed her life.

Kim Deal talks about how songs by Hank Williams, Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd shaped her course.

This week on the podcast, stories from two people creating their own spiritual path.

Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello of the 11th District talks serving Baltimore.