Understanding Modern Challenges: From Gene Testing to Holiday Waste

On today’s show: President Biden pardons his son. President-elect Trump picks a new FBI director.

The Washington Post details how an urgently needed global agreement on plastic fell apart.

Health experts say more men should get tested for the BRCA cancer gene. The Atlantic’s Kristen Brown explains why.

Plus, the Bills “mafia” grabs their shovels again, the L.A. Times breaks down how much food Americans waste at Thanksgiving, and what to know about online shopping this Cyber Monday.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.