Stuck at the airport? Got a long drive? Here are 5 must-listen podcast episodes

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This holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest on the road and record-breaking at airports, according to AAA .

So whether you’re stuck in line at security or in traffic on the road to a winter wonderland, we gathered a selection of podcast listening from CNN Audio to make the most of your travel downtime.

A better, smarter you — Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

?? Episode pick: The Forgiving Brain

During the holiday season, we’re often encouraged to make amends and forgive people, but what does it take to really forgive someone? And what happens to your brain and body when you do — or don’t? In "The Forgiving Brain" episode, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with forgiveness science pioneer, Robert Enright. He’s been studying and writing about forgiveness for decades at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and he says forgiveness is a choice, and that your ability to do it can be strengthened like a muscle. Enright walks listeners through a range of scenarios, from forgiving small things like being late for a meeting to larger ones, like forgiving someone who’s engaged in violence.

Explore the world — Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

?? Episode pick: Newfoundland (Original airdate: Season 11, 2018)

In this showcast of the late Anthony Bourdain’s beloved TV series "Parts Unknown," revisit an episode with the world-renowned chef as he explores the rocky, east coast Canadian island of Newfoundland — a magical place steeped in distinctive traditions and abundant with fish and wild game.

Go deeper — The Axe Files with David Axelrod

?? Episode pick: Interview with Tim Alberta

Journalist Tim Alberta grew up in the evangelical church and has watched with both concern and interest as some factions of the faith have changed over the years. Following the death of his pastor father, Alberta decided to take a closer look at American evangelicalism. On this episode, he joins host David Axelrod to talk about the profitability and politicization of the evangelical movement, the Moral Majority and the history of evangelical victimization, Donald Trump’s threat to religious freedom and the real Nikki Haley.

Learn something new: The Assignment with Audie Cornish

?? Episode pick: The Creative Path to Climate Solutions

As global leaders convened this month to address the urgent challenges of our planet's changing climate at the 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, two creative minds join Audie Cornish to learn how we process the climate crisis. Cornish explores how these creators infuse hope into their narratives, envisioning a world where art and storytelling inspire action and solutions.?

?Understand your world — Tug of War: Israel-Hamas War

?? Episode pick: Containing the clashes at the Israel-Lebanon Border

Israel’s military and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been trading fire since October 8, causing global anxiety that these clashes could spread into a larger war. In this episode, Ivan Watson takes us to Lebanon’s border with Israel to get a sense of how UN peacekeepers and Lebanese civilians are coping.

Stories people are clicking on today

Prague university shooting: At least 14 people were killed in a shooting at Charles University in central Prague today, according to Czech police. The shooter has been "eliminated," according to police. The country's police chief said officials received tips about the suspect prior to the shooting. Live updates

Honda recall: Honda is recalling 2.6 million cars, SUVs, vans and pickups in the US because the fuel pump could fail. If that happens while driving, the vehicle could suddenly lose power. This recall includes many new vehicles that were not included in a 2021 recall for the same issue. Full story

Exonerated after 48 years: An Oklahoma judge on Tuesday declared innocent a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he did not commit – believed to be the longest amount of time served by anyone wrongfully convicted in the United States. Full story

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