Race for next DNC chair, film reviews, cookbooks for Christmas

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Cryptocurrency has been pumping since Donald Trump’s reelection and promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “Y2K,” “The Return,” “Get Away,” and “Nightbitch.”

At least five people are running to head the Democratic National Committee. Plus, familiar and potentially polarizing people like Rahm Emmanuel have been floated.

The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.