READING | A Certain Idea of America: Selected Writings, by Peggy Noonan: Peggy Noonan was a special assistant and speechwriter to President Ronald Reagan, and this new collection of selected writings showcases her writing talent and her faith in America.

WATCHING | Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande: We could have just as easily put Wicked as our choice for "listening to" (WPLN Social Media Manager Sarah Quinlan has had the soundtrack on repeat for days now) but listed it here instead because Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande truly are Elphaba and G(a)linda, respectively — with an utterly charming Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero!

LISTENING TO | Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce: For those of us on our WPLN team who are football fans, Taylor Swift fans, or both, we love the opportunity to hear directly from Kylie Kelce, in her own words.

EXCITED FOR | WPLN's new podcast! WPLN is launching a podcast in 2025! This program will walk you through how to get started in public leadership, break down the components of a campaign, and feature guests to inspire you on your leadership journey. Stay tuned for more details!

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