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Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo

This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro prepare for the big game by eating gooLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps

Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How To Do Everything won’t live in this feed forever. If you like what you hear, scoot on over to their very own feed and give them a follow.How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org. How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson and Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo RoccaLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Kali Reis

This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke BurbankLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

This week, we anticipate good things from 2026 by remembering the moments that made 2025 so funLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Delroy Lindo

This week, special guest Delroy Lindo joins Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice

This week, we celebrate the holidays with some of our favorite guests and a trip back to Hawaii!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy