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Coach Sean Brosnan turned an obscure high school running team into national champions. NPR's Scott Simon talks to him about his memoir, "Beyond Fast," written with Chris Lear and Andrew Greif.

UCLA has one of the most storied programs in college basketball. But for all of its success on the men's side, the women's team has won only one national championship. This year they're undefeated.

NPR speaks with Jennifer Horney of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware about what to do if you get a flash flood warning in your area and how to stay safe during a flood.

A heatwave is broiling the South and West, including California. But even with the heat, California's fire forecast remains "normal" or "below normal" due to heavy rain and snow earlier this year.

NPR's A Martinez talks to journalist Brande Victorian about her favorite holiday movies. She wrote a piece for "The Hollywood Reporter" entitled: "36 Thanksgiving Movies to feast on this Season."

The Manitoba wildfires have forced 17,000 people to flee the province. Plumes of heavy smoke are expected to drift into the United States over Friday and Saturday, affecting millions of Americans.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Writer Jenny Han talks about why she understands embarrassment so well.

Buffering the Vampire Slayer podcasters Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo write about their community of fans, and how it help them keep working together after a split, in Slayers, Every One of Us.

Queens of the chart, field and Maori adorn the quiz this week, and we also address seasonal topics like memoirs and TV shows. Enjoy it while you can!