Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment.Â
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This week Bruce Miller and I discuss more than a dozen movies to watch between now and the end of the year.
This week’s top headlines include:
- ABC is planning an earlier broadcast in hopes of attracting more viewers to the Oscars.
- Taylor Swift was Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
- Aaron Rodgers began a 21-day practice window that leaves the door open for a return this season.
Those stories and more from The Associated Press.
— Compiled and narrated by Terry Lipshetz from Associated Press reports
About this program
Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.
Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.
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This Mix It Up activity card pack from Pennycake is filled with fun prompts and games to chase away boredom on road trips. The on-the-go version is specifically designed with prompts related to the trip.
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Take the classic game I Spy on the go with this travel edition. This seek-and-find card game is the perfect way to keep kids entertained and engaged with the scenery.
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Fight road trip boredom with this engaging puzzle, game, and activity book for kids. It’s appropriate for children aged 7 to 10 and provides a little bit of quiet time for everyone in the car.
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