It’s a tradition to talk Holiday Food on The Point, and this year we decided to do it couple weeks before the holiday.

Dry-land birding slows down in November as songbird migration winds to a close, but a young Cooper’s Hawk at the feeders is a reminder that every backyard bird has a story. The recovery of this fast, ruthless accipiter has reshaped the neighborhood food web, from Sharp-shinned Hawks to American Kestrels.

A late-night bout of barking from the hound. A neighbor’s chicken-keeping run-in. A blur of dark fur crossing the road. Put it together and you get a mink, and a Cape Cod legend about the Army Corps of Engineers and the Canal’s rats. Is the story true? The Corps weighs in.

An update on November bird news with Mark Faherty.

In this episode of The Garden Lady C.L. Fornari starts out talking about houseplants, and the importance of putting them on large saucers. She talks about the benefits of indoor greenery, and takes listener calls about hydrangeas, asparagus, Montauk daisies and more.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) continues to make progress towards a full recovery after his stroke, according to information released by his office.

Known as TV's detective Mike Hammer, Keach was a prolific actor on stage and screen. His wide-ranging roles included cops, cowboys and Shakespearean characters.

For the swing voters NPR is regularly checking in with as part of its Swing Shift series, the election results brought mixed emotions, as does the pending Democratic control of Congress.