Today on AirTalk, Kevin McCarthy will exit Congress by year’s end. Also on the show, a new Stanford study examines the science of reading; husband and wife duo’s new book questions if we should colonize space; listeners share their favorite Hanukkah traditions; TV-Talk: 7 shows to watch and more.

• What Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s Retirement Means For The Republican Party (00:17)
• New Stanford Study Shows The “Science-Of-Reading” Method Is Efficacious (12:03)
• Space Is Cool, But Should We Colonize It? Two Scientist Spouses Argue, Probably Not (32:44)
• Doctors Are Warning Of A ‘Tripledemic’ – What You Need To Know (51:29)
• Better Latke Than Never: What Are Your Favorite Hanukkah Traditions? (1:08:18)
• TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘My Life With The Walter Boys,’ ‘Archie,’ & More (1:26:53)