Podcasts about Times Square

This episode explores the abandoned pneumatic postal tunnels beneath Times Square, where a network of forgotten 8-inch cast iron tubes from the early 1900s has allegedly become home to pale, adapted underground dwellers who emerge during New Year's Eve celebrations to hunt for new victims. https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror   #TimesSquare #UndergroundTunnels #DestinationTerror #NYCHorror #PneumaticTunnels #NYE  

Police say dozens are feared dead and as many as 100 others are injured after a fire at a ski resort in Switzerland. The blaze broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day at the Le Constellation bar in the upscale Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana in the Swiss Canton of Valais. Helicopters and ambulances rushed to the scene to assist victims, including several tourists. The cause of the blaze remains unclear, but authorities say it appears to have been an accident rather than an attack.Thousands of revelers in Times Square welcomed 2026 with fireworks and the annual Times Square Ball Drop. Party-goers were also treated to a surprise as the Times Square Ball was relit in red, white, and blue before rising to mark the start of the United States' 250th anniversary.

This is the All Local morning update for Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Swiss Alps celebration turns tragic. Throngs pack a frozen Times Square. An unhappy new year for Obamacare. CBS News Correspondent Peter King has those stories and more on the World News Roundup podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOW NOTES: New Year celebrations date back 4,000 years to ancient Babylon, where the festival of Akitu marked the new year around the spring equinox with religious rituals, debt-paying promises (early resolutions), and kingly renewals. Early civilizations linked it to agricultural cycles, like Egyptians with the Nile's flood. The Roman calendar, shifted to January 1st by Julius Caesar, became the basis for our Gregorian calendar, solidifying the date, though many cultures still celebrate at different times (Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah). The Babylonians made promises to their gods during a 12-day Akitu festival (their new year in March) to repay debts and return borrowed items for good fortune, a practice later adopted and adapted by the Romans and evolving into today's personal goal-setting tradition for self-improvement and a fresh start. New Year's Eve celebrations became huge in Times Square starting in 1904, when The New York Times hosted a massive fireworks party for its new building, drawing 200,000 people; the iconic ball drop tradition began three years later in 1907, replacing fireworks and cementing the event as a beloved annual spectacle, as reported by The New York Times Company and Times Square. Make a single resolution, not scores which will not be realized and lead to disappointment and self-doubt. Start it now, today, not some future date. Don't regret the past or dread the future. Live for today, every day. You can't change the past and the future will here before you know it. And remember most, perhaps, that all of us deal with trauma and pain of varying types. Pain is inevitable in life, but suffering is voluntary. So mourn your loss, endure the pain, but stop suffering and enjoy the wonderful life of existence. It beats the hell out of the alternative. Happy New Year! (blow a horn)

Goodbye 2025... Hello 2026. The other side of the world has already rung in the New Year... And soon the U-S will bring in the new year. Security is being beefed up at celebrations coast to coast as law enforcement sends out the alert that a lone wolf attacker is the biggest threat we face tonight.  And a lot of people were spotted in Times Square sporting surgical masks... A throwback to the covid pandemic. But the fear now is catching the super flu that health experts say is hitting earlier and harder than the traditional flu. Plus, where is the so-called doomsday mom? She was last seen at an airport with four children boarding a plane to Europe. Her husband says she became obsessed with the world coming to an end and took her kids and fled the country.  And a sad ending to the search for the missing 19-year-old high schooler who walked out of her home on Christmas Eve in her pajamas. Cops say her body was found in a field not far from her home. Police says she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound... The gun found at the scene.    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on New Year's Eve in New York City's Times Square.

From Times Square to the streets of London, Madrid, and Rio, millions around the world rang in 2026 with spectacle, tradition, and reflection. Revelers in New York City were treated to a surprise, as the Times Square ball was relit in red, white, and blue, before rising again to mark the start of the United States' 250th year. The Washington Monument in the District of Columbia also put on a light show for America's upcoming 250th birthday.The Trump administration imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela's oil sector on Wednesday. The United States is accusing the oil tankers of being part of a shadow fleet serving President Nicolas Maduro's government. The latest ship sanctions are meant to deny the firms and tankers access to any property or financial assets held in the United States. The actions are part of the Trump administration's months-long pressure campaign on Maduro's authoritarian regime.Zohran Mamdani is officially the mayor of New York City. The Democratic Socialist took the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani is the first Muslim leader of America's biggest city, and took his oath on a Quran. The ceremony was administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, and he will be sworn in again by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at City Hall on Jan. 1.

New Year's fireworks fade fast, and what's left is the same life you had yesterday. That's the starting point we embrace: skip the performance, keep the humor, and pick choices that make today feel lighter. We riff on sleeping through midnight, bailing on loud parties, and why Times Square's diaper culture is the opposite of a good memory. The throughline is simple and stubbornly human—feeling better beats pretending to be better.We go from body comedy to honest care: yoga mishaps, back gripes, and the art of not sitting on your own anatomy become a gateway to realistic routines. Instead of punishing resolutions, we build tiny habits that stick—short workouts, kinder showers, five-minute guitar riffs for joy, not performance. We talk media hygiene too: retiring trauma-forward picks and adding playful, low-stress movies that actually soothe your nervous system. Joy isn't fluff; it's recovery.Along the way we unpack social bandwidth, the myth of “respectful silence,” and the power of a little candid seasoning in rooms where nobody stops talking. There's permission here to choose smaller circles, fewer nights out, and more honest boundaries. We also get real about creative life without a big machine behind it—why community support matters, how DIY shows get made, and what we want to build next.We close with a quick breathing reset you'll actually do, a laugh you might need, and a nudge to pick one small intention you could keep past January. If this episode made you smile, share it with a friend who hates resolutions, subscribe for more, and drop a review telling us your one tiny habit for 2026.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/c/DiscombobulatedwithBobbyJaycox

Padre buscador José Juan Arias sigue  desaparecido Diana Ross brillará en Times Square este Año NuevoMás información en nuestro Podcast

This week Jim and Richard discuss the phenomenon of Times Square on New Year's Eve with special guest Sophie Noland. Plus college football playoffs, Christmas presents, mini horses in Louisville, goat lessons, movies, TV and much more. Happly New Year, Enjoy!

Daily Dad Jokes (01 Jan 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Left-Distribution-13, Adventurous_Judge493, cohesiveenigma, orbweaver82, StockInitial4460, BeeinB278, Opposite_Teach3797, WanttoandWill, Joel_Boyens, PopupChick, WanttoandWill, UnburdenedGripe, kabalabonga, , jrssr5, NabrenX, Longjumping_Glass157, notBjoern, labbek, sulldanivan, sulldanivan Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (01 Jan 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Left-Distribution-13, Adventurous_Judge493, cohesiveenigma, orbweaver82, StockInitial4460, BeeinB278, Opposite_Teach3797, WanttoandWill, Joel_Boyens, PopupChick, WanttoandWill, UnburdenedGripe, kabalabonga, , jrssr5, NabrenX, Longjumping_Glass157, notBjoern, labbek, sulldanivan, sulldanivan Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¡Feliz año nuevo! Sobre todo esperamos que vuestra noche de fin de año haya sido algo menos accidentada que la de Larry, el protagonista de I Die at Midnight, el tebeo de Kyle Baker que os traemos en el primero de los 12 días de la Navidad de este 2026. En la noche de cambio del año 1999 al 2000 y por tribulaciones de la vida, Larry tiene que llegar a Times Square antes de las 12 de la noche en medio de todas las celebraciones de nochevieja. Una locura llena de humor negro que pasó mucho más desapercibida de lo que merece.

Join Rita Cosby for an action-packed New Year's Eve special as she rings in 2026 and bids "good riddance" to a wild 2025. While a million people gather in Times Square under high-tech NYPD security, New York City stands on the precipice of a massive political shift. As the ball drops, Zohran Mandani prepares to be sworn in as the 111th mayor—making history as the city's first Muslim and Democratic Socialist leader. Rita and guests, dive into the controversies surrounding Mandani's appointments, his past "defund the police" rhetoric, and what his leadership means for the future of capitalism and safety in the Big Apple. from celebrating America's 250th anniversary to dissecting the legacy of outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, this episode is a deep dive into a city in transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the latest on the Giants coaching search? Jordan Raanan provides some clarity. Plus, what's the appeal to being in Times Square on New Year's Eve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone and shares some of the important values his family taught him, like always picking up and properly disposing of trash. With the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration happening tonight, Curtis offers some humorous advice for anyone planning to see the ball drop in person: you might want to wear some Depends diapers! Curtis takes calls from listeners about family values, New Year's Eve traditions, and more. Curtis continues as guest host for Mark Simone, paying tribute to two hard-working legends in the entertainment industry: the late, great Regis Philbin and talk radio icon Bob Grant. He discusses Regis Philbin's remarkable journey through television and reflects on how Bob Grant influenced talk radio for generations of broadcasters. Curtis takes your calls on Regis, Bob Grant, and other topics.

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone and shares some of the important values his family taught him, like always picking up and properly disposing of trash. With the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration happening tonight, Curtis offers some humorous advice for anyone planning to see the ball drop in person: you might want to wear some Depends diapers! Curtis takes calls from listeners about family values, New Year's Eve traditions, and more. Curtis continues as guest host for Mark Simone, paying tribute to two hard-working legends in the entertainment industry: the late, great Regis Philbin and talk radio icon Bob Grant. He discusses Regis Philbin's remarkable journey through television and reflects on how Bob Grant influenced talk radio for generations of broadcasters. Curtis takes your calls on Regis, Bob Grant, and other topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. NY correspondent Luke Tress joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to become the city's leader at midnight as the apple falls in Times Square. According to a report from the Anti-Defamation League, at least 20 percent of Mamdani’s 400 administrative appointees are connected to anti-Zionist US activist groups, such as Students for Justice in Palestine. Tress zooms into the case of Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who was initially named as his administration’s director of appointments. Tress delves into which of Mamdani’s policies are particularly worrisome for NY Jews, including security, schools and the annual Israel parade. In the second half, we focus on the new Movement Against Antizionism (MAAZ) and how it sees itself as a new way of framing hatred against Jews. Scholar Adam Louis-Klein and MAAZ are part of a network of academics and activists pushing the Jewish community to focus on anti-Zionism as a distinct hatred, with its own ideology and tactics, moving on from the antisemitism paradigm as a framework for understanding discrimination against Jews. We debate whether this is needed even as it grows in traction in the US. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: What are Mamdani’s policy proposals that could directly impact Jewish New Yorkers? At least 20% of Mamdani appointees have ties to anti-Zionist groups, ADL says High-level Mamdani appointee resigns after old antisemitic comments surface Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on December 17, 2025 in New York. (ANGELA WEISS / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the time the ball drops in Times Square tonight, the people of the Line Islands will be almost a full day into 2026. The islands are in the Pacific Ocean, south of Hawaii. But they’re just across the International Date Line. That makes the islands the first place to see the new year. The Date Line is needed because the time gets an hour earlier for every time zone west, and an hour later for every time zone east. Without a place to reset the date, time just wouldn’t make sense. The line mostly runs down the middle of the Pacific – half way around the globe from Greenwich, England, which is the starting point for the time system. But individual countries can set their own time zones. So the line zigzags between Alaska and Russia. And near the equator, it jumps more than a thousand miles to the east. That extension came three decades ago. The island nation of Kiribati changed its time zones. That made it easier for the country to do business with Australia, which is west of the Date Line. The country’s easternmost extension is the Line Islands. So the date changes there first – making the Line Islands the first places on Earth to ring in the new year. American Samoa is farther west than the Line Islands. But its time zone puts it on the opposite side of the Date Line – making it one of the last places to change the calendar. Script by Damond Benningfield

In this end-of-year special, Lionel ditches the "mandatory" boring takes of traditional media to explore why terrestrial talk radio should be the next "vinyl"—a hip, high-quality medium that connects people through "radicalized wild talk". From a fire alarm mid-broadcast to debating the "collective insanity" of standing in the cold at Times Square, Lionel tackles everything with a unique angle. Whether he's celebrating the unsung heroes of New York sanitation or sharing legendary stories about Bob Hope and Ed McMahon, this show is about the art of the conversation, and the "ears" that listen in the dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Este año en Penitencia nos sentamos a escuchar. No fueron historias fáciles de contar ni de escuchar, pero todas llevaban la misma pregunta: ¿Cómo llegamos aquí?En 2025 aprendimos algo que no podemos seguir ignorando: la violencia no nace de la nada. Tiene raíces que podemos rastrear, causas que podemos nombrar, orígenes que podemos transformar si nos atrevemos a mirarlos sin prejuicios.Conocimos a adolescentes que no encontraron otras formas de sentirse vivos, madres que robaron para salvar a sus hijos enfermos, personas inocentes que perdieron décadas en prisión por cumplir cuotas de detención, y niños que crecieron entre rejas sin conocer el mundo exterior. Vimos cómo medio millón de niños tienen hoy a sus padres en prisión y cómo hasta 250 mil corren riesgo de ser reclutados por el crimen organizado.Pero también descubrimos que los ciclos de violencia se pueden romper. Que cuando nos atrevemos a escuchar sin juzgar primero, algo cambia en nosotros. Que el origen de la violencia está en el abandono, en los talentos desperdiciados, en las familias destruidas, en la ignorancia de nuestros derechos, en la soledad de creernos separados.Este episodio especial es un recorrido por las voces que nos enseñaron que entender el origen de la violencia es el primer paso para transformarla. Porque solo cuando lo encontramos, podemos empezar a cambiarlo.Lanzamos Inocencia en Prisión, creamos Código Penitencia, presentamos #LasPalabrasLiberan, llegamos a Times Square y nos convertimos en uno de los podcasts de mayor crecimiento en español dentro del true crime. Pero esto nunca se trató de números, sino de una comunidad que decidió no voltear la mirada.2026 nos espera con los mismos problemas, pero también con todos los que ahora saben acompañar, con todos los que decidieron actuar para mejorar el país donde vivimos.Gracias por buscar con nosotros el origen de la violencia. La transformación empieza con escuchar, con no quedarnos callados, con exigir mejor, con acompañar, con actuar.Cada martes y cada jueves, en PENITENCIA, encontrando el origen de nuestra violencia.Para ver episodios exclusivos, entra aquí: https://www.patreon.com/Penitencia_mx¿Quieres ver los episodios antes que nadie? Obtén acceso 24 horas antes aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rh4_O86hGLVPdUhwroxtw/joinVisita penitencia.comSíguenos en:https://instagram.com/penitencia_mx  https://tiktok.com/@penitencia_mx  https://facebook.com/penitencia.mx  https://x.com/penitencia_mx  Spotify: https://spotify.link/jFvOuTtseDbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/penitencia/id1707298050Amazon: https://music.amazon.com.mx/podcasts/860c4127-6a3b-4e8f-a5fd-b61258de9643/penitenciaRedes Saskia:https://www.youtube.com/@saskiandr - suscríbete a su canalhttps://instagram.com/saskianino  https://tiktok.com/@saskianino  https://x.com/saskianino

After several “Good Morning” greetings and the Vulgarian National Anthem, the Fat One passes along some sad news before heading down Memory Lane for his annual presentation of “New Year's Eve with Guy Lombardo” featuring Ben Grauer in Times Square. Happy National Champagne Day.

Jason Fraley chats with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, who co-host “New Year's Eve Live” tonight on CNN for the ninth straight year at Times Square in New York City. They spoke when their comedy tour AC² hit Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. back in 2018. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

As millions of people prepare to ring in the New Year in Times Square, the NYPD says this year’s security operation will be the largest and most complex public safety effort of the year, with secondary checks based on the latest terrorist intelligence. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the All Local morning update for New Year's Eve.

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITA countdown, a wig switch, and two stories that stick: we dig into what your blood type might say about your health, then climb to the rooftops with the man who sets Times Square's confetti loose at midnight. The science comes first. We break down how types A, B, AB, and O relate to risks like norovirus, ulcers, heart attack, stroke, and clotting, and why hospitals treat AB plasma like “liquid gold” while relying on O-negative donors in emergencies. We talk through universal recipient and donor rules, the differences that may influence COVID-19 severity, and how to use these insights without turning them into fate. Practical, plain-English takeaways help you ask smarter questions at your next appointment.From there, the show lifts into the human layer. Meet the confetti king coordinating more than 100 volunteers and 3,000 pounds of paper across Times Square's skyline. His radio call syncs with fireworks and “Auld Lang Syne,” but what makes the spectacle unforgettable are the wishes on each slip—tiny notes gathered online and from a wishing wall, drifting over a million strangers. One message about a mother's cancer led to a phone call, a pause, and quiet sobs that turned a city ritual into something intimate and real. We love the logistics, but we linger on the feeling: the way simple craft delivers a shared heartbeat at midnight.We close with a question for you: if your wish could ride a confetti flake over Times Square, what would it say? Hit play, then share your line. If the conversation gave you something useful or moved you, follow, rate, and send this to a friend who needs a nudge of science and a spark of wonder.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Queen of Motown, Diana Ross, will perform in Times Square for New Year's Eve.

Plan on ringing in 2026 at Times Square in New York City, or at any outdoor event in the Midwest and Northeast Wednesday evening? Bundle up to avoid a trip to the emergency room for hypothermia or frostbite. Whether heading out of town for hundreds of miles or just a few to the town center for New Year's celebrations, there will be some trouble spots in the United States due to snow, wind, cold and rain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weihnachten ist zum Schlachtfeld geworden. Mitten in Manhattan, am Times Square, flackern Botschaften, die nach Frieden klingen – und doch Krieg bedeuten. Dann ist da ein Friedensgebet, das Fronten schafft. Eine Messe, die nach Weihnachten klingt – und stattdessen zum politischen Grabenkampf beiträgt. Und wenn der Papst dann noch selektiv das Leid in Gaza hervorhebt: ist das notwendige Anteilnahme, oder bedient sich die katholische Kirche dem überwunden geglaubten Antijudaismus, den sie so lange mit dem christlichen Glaube verwob? Ab wann kippt Kritik in Antizionismus, und ab wann wird aus Haltung Täter-Opfer-Umkehr? Zum Schluss geht es auch um Christen – denn keine religiöse Gruppe wird härter verfolgt. Was sagt der Koran tatsächlich über Christen? Klartext, wo andere drumherum reden. -------- Was verbindet Jesus, die Nazis, die Kirche und Pro-Palästina-Bewegung? Jetzt anschauen: https://youtu.be/q9pZfAHtPJY -------- Unterstützte mich jetzt: www.tomdavidfrey.de/support -------- Datum der Aufzeichnung: Dieser Podcast bezieht sich auf ein Thema, das sich laufend entwickelt; auch erhebt der Podcast keinen Vollständigkeitsanspruch. Das Aufnahmedatum dieser Folge war der 31.12.2025. -------- Disclaimer: Alle Inhalte von Tom David Frey sind selbst recherchiert und eingesprochen. Auch die Stimmen der Gäste oder Interviewpartner sind stets authentisch. Künstliche Intelligenz wird ausschließlich genutzt, um Zitate oder Textausschnitte zu vertonen, um ggf. Beschreibungstexte, Titel und Thumbnails zu generieren. Videos und Podcast erheben keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit. Trotz journalistischer Sorgfalt sind Fehler nicht auszuschließen. -------- #weihnachten #kirche #glaube #christentum #jesus #papst #israel

Opie kicks off the chaos by roasting Ryan Seacrest's awkward Times Square countdown rehearsal on GMA that had the entire crew in hysterics—while admitting he could never compete with that polished perfection. The duo dives deep into Joe Rogan's latest obsession with massive hidden structures and copper cylinders beneath the Egyptian pyramids, plus the shocking truth about the world's five billionaire musicians (Beyoncé just joined the club). They cap it with brutal New Year's Eve horror stories from Times Square, subscription-locked wheelchairs and cars, and why 90% of resolutions crash and burn by February. Buckle up for unfiltered rants, wild theories, and zero-holds-barred laughs—perfect fuel to survive the holiday hangover. Hit play now!

Episode 14 of 15 | Season 36: Serial Killers in HistoryIn a locked storage chamber in rural Hungary, seven sealed metal drums waited to reveal their terrible secrets—each containing the perfectly preserved body of a woman who had answered a marriage advertisement.The investigation into Hungary's most prolific lonely hearts killer reaches its chilling conclusion as we trace Béla Kiss's extraordinary escape from justice during the chaos of World War One.VICTIM PROFILE:Katherine Varga sold her dressmaking business for the promise of marriage. Margaret Toth trusted her mother's choice of a husband. These women weren't victims of circumstance—they were successful, independent, and looking for partnership in an era when marriage advertisements represented a respectable path to companionship. They responded to notices in Budapest newspapers, exchanged romantic letters with a successful tinsmith named Béla Kiss, and traveled alone to his home in Cinkota with their valuables and their hopes. The skills that had supported Katherine's independence—her precise needlework—would later identify her remains years after Kiss strangled her and sealed her body in an alcohol-filled drum.THE CRIME:This case changed how Hungarian law enforcement approached missing persons cases and marriage advertisement fraud. Kiss's crimes exposed the vulnerability of women seeking companionship in early twentieth-century society and demonstrated how a charismatic predator could weaponize social conventions for years without detection. The preserved bodies—so pristine that victims remained recognizable years after death—stand as haunting evidence of how ordinary systems can shield extraordinary evil. Béla Kiss remains one of criminology's greatest unsolved mysteries, his ability to disappear so completely ensuring his story continues to captivate researchers worldwide.Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence against women and discussions of serial murder. Listener discretion advised.KEY CASE DETAILS:The investigation into Béla Kiss began in mid-1916 when landlord Márton Kresinszky and pharmacist Béla Takács discovered seven metal drums in Kiss's locked storage chamber. Each drum, professionally sealed with lead solder, contained a woman's body preserved in wood alcohol and strangled with a rope or garrotte. Investigators found seventeen more bodies throughout the property, bringing the total to twenty-four victims—all killed with the same methodical approach.Timeline: Kiss operated between 1912-1914, placing matrimonial advertisements in Budapest newspapers under the alias "Hofmann." Conscripted to the 40th Honvéd Infantry Brigade in 1914, he left his home in housekeeper Mrs. Jakubec's care. The discovery came nearly two years later during renovation preparations.Method: Kiss corresponded with 174 women, actively pursued 74, and lured victims by emphasizing his financial stability and respectable tinsmith business. He requested women travel alone and bring their valuables. After strangling them, he took their assets and preserved bodies in alcohol-filled drums—a technique that astounded medical examiners with its effectiveness.Escape: In October 1916, Detective Chief Charles Nagy traveled to a Serbian military hospital after reports Kiss was alive. He arrived to find a corpse in Kiss's bed—but the face was wrong. Kiss had switched identity documents with a dying soldier and walked out of the hospital into the chaos of war-torn Serbia.Aftermath: In 1932, New York City homicide detective Henry Oswald was certain he spotted Kiss emerging from the Times Square subway station. The sighting was never confirmed. Whether Kiss died in the trenches, lived out his days under an assumed identity, or met some other fate remains unknown. The mathematics of his notebook—174 contacts, 74 pursued, 24 found—leaves terrible questions about fifty unaccounted women.HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND SOURCES:This episode draws on contemporary Hungarian police records, the detailed account by Austro-Hungarian author Frigyes Karinthy who witnessed the body examinations, court documents from earlier proceedings against Kiss by victims Julianne Paschak and Elizabeth Komeromi, and historical research into World War One-era military hospital conditions in occupied Serbia. The investigation reveals how wartime chaos enabled Kiss's escape and how early twentieth-century record-keeping failures allowed a serial killer to vanish completely.RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING:For listeners interested in exploring this case further, these historically significant sources provide additional context:The Hungarian National Archives maintains police investigation records from the original 1916 Cinkota discovery and subsequent manhuntAcademic research on early twentieth-century matrimonial fraud and lonely hearts schemes in Austro-Hungarian newspapersMilitary hospital records from WWI-era Serbia documenting the typhoid epidemic and identification challenges that enabled Kiss's escapeContemporary newspaper coverage from Budapest publications reporting on the barrel discoveriesRELATED FOUL PLAY EPISODES:If you enjoyed this early twentieth-century Hungarian case, explore these related Foul Play episodes:Season 36, Episode 12: Maria Swanenburg - Another insurance-focused serial killer from the 1880s Netherlands who targeted vulnerable community membersSeason 36, Episode 9: Maria Jeanneret - Swiss poisoner who exploited positions of trust to prey on isolated victimsSeason 36, Episode 15: Karl Denke - German serial killer who evaded detection through community respectability until the 1920sFoul Play is hosted by Shane Waters and Wendy Cee. Research and writing by Shane Waters with historical consultation. Music and sound design featuring period-appropriate Hungarian and Eastern European folk elements. For more forgotten cases from history's darkest corners, subscribe to Foul Play wherever you listen to podcasts.Next week on Foul Play: The season finale explores Karl Denke, the forgotten cannibal of Münsterberg, whose decades of murder remained hidden behind the façade of a respected German businessman. Subscribe now to follow Serial Killers in History to its conclusion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/foul-play-crime-series/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For many New Yorkers—and visitors alike—New Year's Eve means gathering in Times Square, patiently counting down as the crystal-studded ball descends from the top of the former New York Times Building to mark the start of a new year. Yet the celebration's story runs far deeper than that single iconic moment. From how Times Square became the heart of the festivities to the ways its evolving character has shaped the city's most famous night, New York's New Year traditions are rich with history. Join Greg Young and Tom Meyers of The Bowery Boys Podcast as they journey back in time to explore these celebrations, including the origins of one of the city's oldest traditions—New York's Chinese New Year. Pop a bottle of bubbly and ring in the New Year with the Bowery Boys! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eater editor Nadia Chaudhury shares her list of New Years Eve celebrations around the city, and her tips for celebrating at home. Plus listeners call in to shout out their plans to celebrate the start of 2026.

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This episode was recorded before the untimely passing of Big Brother season 27 contestant Mickey Lee. We have decided to release this episode as a tribute to her. Mickey became a friend of ours the past few months and will be greatly missed. On the 379th episode of You Know I'm Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother season 27 contestants, Zach Cornell, Kelley Jorgensen, Cliffton Will Williams and Adrian Rocha for a New Year Special to discuss: - Happy New Year or Happy New Year's? - How do you celebrate on New Year's Eve? What food do you eat? - Times Square? - Should you wait till January 2nd to start going to the gym? - New Year's Resolution  - Cutoff date to say Happy New Year - Beverage of choice for a New Year toast For more information visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youknowimright⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our show on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like our show on facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our show on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nick on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/Nick_Durst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joe on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/JCalabrese1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas is behind us and New Year's Eve is just two days away. But while a million revelers will be packed into Times Square for the iconic ball drop a number of other celebrations around the world are being cancelled for fear of another attack like we saw on Bondi Beach in Australia. And a Christmas Eve mystery. What happened to a nineteen-year-old from San Antonio who just walked out of the house in her pajamas... And never came back. Adding to the mystery she left her cell phone and car behind. Plus, it's an age-old fight between couples - one wants to watch the big game - the other anything else but sports. But this time it turned deadly. When a married couple got into an argument over watching Monday Night Football, he snapped, fatally shooting her and injuring his stepdaughter before taking his own life. The injured stepdaughter's survival is being called a Christmas miracle. And she's having a baby. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt announced she's expecting her second child - a girl due in May.... And she posted a holiday photo with her bump. But when it comes to maternity leave - don't expect her take a lot of time off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora get ready to usher in 2026 in New York's Times Square.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on security preps ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Melodies of Renewal: A Violinist's New Year Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בערב הקר של ראש השנה האזרחית, אורות טיימס סקוור האירו את הרחוב כמו ים של כוכבים.En: On the cold evening of New Year's Eve, the lights of Times Square illuminated the street like a sea of stars.He: גורדי השחקים והמסכים זרחו, והמוני אנשים התהלכו בהתרגשות לקראת חצות.En: The skyscrapers and screens glowed, and crowds of people walked excitedly towards midnight.He: אביטל עמדה בפינה, מנסה לשווא ללכוד את תשומת לב העוברים והשבים.En: Avital stood in the corner, trying in vain to capture the attention of the passersby.He: היא הייתה כנרת מוכשרת, מסורה לנגינה, אך בחורף הזה, בתוך הרעש וההמולה, היא התקשתה להישמע.En: She was a talented violinist, dedicated to her music, but this winter, amidst the noise and hustle, she struggled to be heard.He: חלמה להביא את המוזיקה שלה לעולם וליצור קשר מיוחד עם על עוברת ושבה, אבל החלה לפקפק בעצמה.En: She dreamed of bringing her music to the world and creating a special connection with every passerby, but she began to doubt herself.He: יונתן, חברה הטוב, היה לצידה.En: Yonatan, her good friend, was by her side.He: הוא תמיד האמין בכישוריה, וניסה לעודד.En: He always believed in her skills and tried to encourage her.He: "אני יודע שאת יכולה, אביטל," אמר לה בחיוך חם.En: "I know you can do it, Avital," he said with a warm smile.He: "המוזיקה שלך מיוחדת.En: "Your music is special."He: " אבל בתוך כל הבלגן של טיימס סקוור, האמונה שלה בעצמה התערערה.En: But amidst all the chaos of Times Square, her confidence was shaken.He: עדיין, כשעה לצלצל חצות, היא החליטה לנסות עוד פעם אחת.En: Still, about an hour before midnight, she decided to try once more.He: היא עמדה וניגנה ברגש את "אולד לנג סיין.En: She stood and played with emotion "Auld Lang Syne."He: " הצלילים החרישיים שלה נגעו מעט באוזני העוברים, וקצת אחר קצת התחילו להיעצר, מקשיבים.En: Her quiet notes gently touched the ears of the passersby, and gradually, they began to stop and listen.He: האנשים הסובבים נדהמו מיופיו של הקול שלה, והרעיון שהזמן עומד להיגמר.En: The surrounding people were amazed by the beauty of her sound and the idea that time was about to end.He: בזהירות, פנתה אליה ליאורה, אישה זרה בעינים זורחות.En: Carefully, Leora, a stranger with glowing eyes, approached her.He: "המוזיקה שלך נגעה בלבי," אמרה בהתפעלות.En: "Your music touched my heart," she said in admiration.He: "היא הזכירה לי כמה יפה העולם יכול להיות.En: "It reminded me how beautiful the world can be."He: " המילים האלה העניקו לאביטל את ההשראה החדשה ואת הביטחון שהיא כל כך חשקה בו.En: Those words gave Avital the new inspiration and confidence she so desired.He: כשצליל השעון הכריז על חצות וקולות חדשים למלא את האוויר, אביטל הבינה שהמוזיקה שלה יכולה לגעת בלבבות, אפילו בעיר גדולה כמו ניו יורק.En: As the sound of the clock announced midnight and new voices filled the air, Avital realized her music could touch hearts, even in a big city like New York.He: היא התבוננה סביב, כשחיוך קטן עולה על פניה, נחושה להמשיך במסע המוזיקלי שלה.En: She looked around, a small smile forming on her face, determined to continue her musical journey.He: אלה היו ערבים בהם נגינת הלב הרגישה את המהות שלה בתוך העיר הגדולה.En: These were evenings when the music of the heart felt its essence within the big city.He: היא מצאה מתוך הצלילים שלה את המרחק ששנים חשבה שהיא לא תוכל לגשר עליו.En: She found within her own sounds the distance she thought for years she could not bridge.He: אך הנה, אור גדול הגיע אליה, ומתוך זה, בנחישות חדשה, היא המשיכה לנגן.En: But lo, a great light reached her, and from this, with renewed determination, she continued to play. Vocabulary Words:skyscrapers: גורדי השחקיםilluminated: האירוsea of stars: ים של כוכביםhustle: ההמולהcaptured: לכודtalented: מוכשרתdedicated: מסורהamidst: בתוךpassersby: העובריםconfidence: האמונהshaken: התערערהemotion: ברגשtouched: נגעהgradually: קצת אחר קצתbeauty: יופיadmiration: התפעלותinspiration: השראהdetermined: נחושהmusical journey: מסע המוזיקליessence: המהותbridge: לגשרglowing eyes: עינים זורחותvoices: קולותtempered: חרישייםwarm smile: חיוך חםchaos: בלגןencourage: לעודדvanity: לשוואnew year: ראש השנהgrand light: אור גדולBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

The news to know for Monday, December 29, 2025! We'll tell you how winter weather is putting millions of Americans on alert, including those trying to get home for the holidays. And why President Trump says peace in Ukraine could be closer than ever. Also, we're explaining a new FBI investigation into what could be a massive fraud scheme in Minnesota. Plus: how stores are changing the rules for gift returns, how common "AI slop" really is, and why the Times Square ball is dropping twice this New Year's Eve. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

Monthly Spooky true crime + paranormal to close out the year: a chilling wrongful conviction case tied to a 1987 Times Square-area murder that stole decades from two lives—and the long road to exoneration when the truth finally surfaced.Inside this episode:The New Year's Eve case: The wrongful convictions of Eric Smokes and David Warren after a 1987 murder near Times Square, including intense police pressure, a pivotal witness, and the fallout that followed for decades.The turning point: How a later confession/letter from a key eyewitness helped get the charges vacated in 2024—and what it says about the system.The human cost: The psychological toll of prison, relationships under strain, and the heartbreak of support that didn't get to see vindication in time.Plus fresh spooky news:Haunted real estate and why “haunted house” can mean big bucks (and big drama).A mysterious burial site discovery in ancient Scotland.Bigfoot/Sasquatch reported near Interstate 80 (and the BFRO getting involved).Kansas City jazz bar ghosts, investigations, and what counts as “evidence.”Oarfish and omens—because nature loves a good horror teaser.The Conjuring House controversy: from “save the home” chatter to lawsuit talk and why the story won't stay dead.New here? This episode stands alone—jump in for the true crime deep dive, stay for the weird headlines and paranormal rabbit holes. What creeps you out more: a monster in the woods, or a system that can erase your life on paper?

This is the All Local midday update for December 28, 2025.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the installation of new 2026 Waterford Crystals on the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball.

Ring in the new year with a New Year's Eve horror stories marathon built for maximum dread: devil bargains, vampires in the dark, zombie chaos, and a paranormal case file that turns the end of the year into a blood-soaked countdown. If you're searching for scary New Year stories, NYE horror, or a horror anthology podcast to binge, this is your midnight companion—six twisted tales that get meaner as the clock runs out.Inside this New Year's Eve compilation (in airing order):• Even the Devil Tells the Truth Sometimes — by Dan WilderA killer with a Faustian bargain stalks Times Square on New Year's Eve… but the “gift” he was promised comes with a brutal twist.• Satan's Shotgun — by Dani Wilder An undead avenger rises once a year to slaughter a monstrous “zodiac” gang—until the final confrontation reveals what this nightmare really is.• A Few Cold Ones — by David O'HanlonA rowdy Brew Year's Eve festival turns into a hostage nightmare inside a legendary hotel—where the “party” ends in blood, fire, and revenge.• Stakes n' Shoguns — by Dan WilderA late-night movie screening becomes a war zone when Dracula wakes beneath the theater… and the only “holy water” available is absolutely unhinged.• Alien Zombie Punks from Upstate New York — by Dan Wilder — Punk rock New Year's revelry detonates into alien meteors, zombies, and a strangely hilarious afterlife problem.• New Year's Evil: A Paranormal Thriller from the Case Files of Caroline Quinn — by Mike Ashkewe New Year's Eve 2012 turns apocalyptic as Caroline Quinn faces Rots, a corrupted psychic thread, and the rise of Ya-Su.Lock the doors, turn the lights down, and hit play—because on New Year's Eve, the countdown isn't to midnight. It's to whatever's waiting in the dark.

In this final episode of 2025, Radio Night Live: Fun Friday's Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas are joined by Tom Harris, the mastermind behind New York City's iconic Times Square; and Delfin Ortiz, General Manager, Senior Vice President of Operations at Jamestown. He leads operations of One Times Square, a $500 million project transforming the property into an experiential hub at the intersection of art, technology, and entertainment. Radio Night Live: Fun Friday dives into the history of the famous New Year's Eve ball drop, from its origins in 1907 to the current preparations for the 2026 celebration. Tom "T-Square" Harris shares behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the ball, the confetti drop, and the symbolism behind the event. With the 250th anniversary of the United States just around the corner, Tom reveals a special surprise for the 2026 ball drop, making this episode a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the magic of Times Square! DELFIN ORTIZ, General Manager of One Times Square and Senior Vice President of Operations, Development & Construction at Jamestown. This is Delfin's 1st time on Fun Friday, though Cristyne and Tom (KMC was in in Italy) welcomed President & CEO of Jamestown, Michael Phillips, on August 5th, to preview One Times Square. Delfin Ortiz is a General Manager, Senior Vice President of Operations at Jamestown. He leads operations of One Times Square, a $500 million project transforming the property into an experiential hub at the intersection of art, technology, and entertainment. Prior to joining Jamestown, Mr. Ortiz was Managing Director at One World Observatory overseeing observation deck, restaurant, cafe, event space, and tenant space at One World Trade Center and 151 W 42nd St. He also oversaw Sky View Observatory in Seattle, Washington, View Boston in Massachusetts, Vue Orleans in Louisiana, and the Shard in London, England. Mr. Ortiz has more than 25 years of experience in the hotel industry, operating and promoting Four/Five Diamond Properties for Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels in New York, Houston, Miami, Austin, Virginia, Pittsburgh, and San Antonio. During his time in the hotel industry, he was the recipient of the Associate of the Year, Manager of the Year, Executive of the Year, and General Manager of the Year. Mr. Ortiz earned an Associate of Applied Sciences from the City University of New York and a Diploma in Hospitality Management from New York University. ABOUT ONE TIMES SQUARE: One Times Square is the focal point of the Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration and home of the New Year's Eve Ball! The 26-story building, originally built as the headquarters for the New York Times in 1904, the 121-year-old building will offer visitors a new way to experience one of the world's most renowned locations. The building will continue to host New Year's Eve celebrations and house the New Year's Eve Ball as it enters its next chapter. Following a $500 million redevelopment, the historic building in the heart of Times Square will feature a range of exciting attractions, designed to engage visitors throughout the year. These experiences will establish One Times Square as a year-round hub for experiential entertainment, celebrations, and new traditions in the heart of New York City.

Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorologist who's got more computing power than a thunderstorm has lightning! I'm here to give you the most precise forecast with algorithmic accuracy.Buckle up, New York City, because we've got a winter weather rollercoaster heading our way! Right now, we're looking at a mixed precipitation situation that's about to get interesting. We've got a Winter Storm Warning in effect, which means Mother Nature is serving up a meteorological cocktail of rain, snow, and sleet.Overnight, expect a chilly dance with temperatures hovering around 36 degrees Fahrenheit. That northeast wind is going to be blowing around 14 miles per hour, giving us a real winter welcome. And hey, there's a 40 percent chance of precipitation - talk about keeping things spicy! I like to call this the "weather roulette" segment of our forecast.Let me drop a weather dad joke for you: Why did the snowflake go to therapy? Because it was having a total meltdown! Speaking of meltdowns, our local New York references are gonna get hit hard. This storm's gonna make the subway platforms look like impromptu ice rinks, so grab your winter boots and maybe pack an extra pair of dry socks.Now, for our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're diving into "lake effect snow" - it's basically when cold air moves over warmer lake waters, creating intense snow bands. Think of it like weather making its own snow machine, but way more intense than anything in Times Square.Three-day forecast coming at you:Saturday: Chance of snow, temperatures dropping to 29 degrees FahrenheitSunday: Increasing clouds, high near 40 degrees FahrenheitMonday: Rain with temperatures rising to 50 degrees FahrenheitRemember to subscribe to our podcast for more weather wisdom! Thanks for listening, and this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.Stay cool, stay informed, and stay weather-ready!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Celebrate the magic of Christmas travel done smartly in this festive midweek mini episode of Wonderland on Points. Mary Ellen shares how she pulled off a dreamy, budget-friendly Christmas Eve getaway to New York City with her preschooler using points and miles, from scoring affordable Amtrak tickets to booking a Times Square hotel that would have cost over $1,000 per night for just 29,000 Hyatt points. You'll hear practical tips for Amtrak booking and upgrades, smart seat selection for kid-friendly Broadway-style shows like the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, and how Hyatt's Brand Explorer “Hyatt Bingo” can unlock valuable free night certificates. Along the way, the episode highlights simple joys like New York pizza in bed, a magical Disney Store moment, and the power of solo parent-child trips made possible through points and miles. Perfect for families looking to travel more, spend less, and create meaningful holiday memories, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and Christmas cheer.Episode SponsorFlipside Luggage (Use code WONDERLAND for 25% OFF!)Find Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogHoliday Gift Ideas for Travel LoversAffiliate Links:Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Chase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

The United States is pursuing another oil tanker through the Caribbean, and President Trump says "it'd be smart" for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to leave power. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton weighs in on Trump's escalating pressure campaign on Venezuela. Plus, Anderson and Andy Cohen giggle through their New Year's Eve memories as the look forward to hosting again from New York City's Times Square.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices