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NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar breaks down the best ways to stay healthy this holiday season as flu cases surge. Also, best-selling author John Searles shares a roundup of some of the best books to get us into the holiday spirit. Plus, travel expert Samantha Brown shares a few tips to keep things stress-free if you have guests staying over this holiday season. And, a few in-store, last-minute gift ideas you can still get in time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some very last-minute holiday shopping ideas for all the extreme procrastinators out there. Also, music icon Barry Manilow reveals his cancer diagnosis, which he says was caught by pure luck, and shares his mission to get back onstage. Plus, a first look at one of the longest-running and most ambitious architectural projects, the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, as it gets ready for its grand opening next year. And, chef Erin French whips up a delicious holiday meal recipe perfect for the whole family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest on severe weather across the country and the impact it’s having on the holiday travel rush. Also, the U.S. military announces it has conducted another strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat. Plus, a homeowner slams into a suspected burglar’s car in dramatic video. And, the FDA approves a pill version of the weight-loss injectable drug Wegovy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Music legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels stops by to talk about his new children’s book, “Darryl’s Christmas in Hollis.” Plus, Brian d’Arcy James shares more about starring in Peacock’s newest thriller, “The Copenhagen Test.” And Sue Varma offers tips for finding calm amid the holiday chaos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Melvin sits down with his pastor, who shares a message about finding meaning during the holiday season. Plus, the latest pop culture news, including a sneak peek at comedian Nate Bargatze’s new movie “The Breadwinner.” And an inside look at how guests celebrate famed author Agatha Christie at the place that inspired some of her most famous works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.