What to Hear: This week, Jon Stewart stopped by Howard Stern’s studio where they talked about psychic costs of life on the internet, how to react to Louis C.K., walking away from a gig when you’re at the top, raising a kid with a health issue, and much more. It wasn’t a particularly funny conversation. But it was a great one — and further evidence that Stern is the best interviewer in media. By a lot.

+ What to Read: My wife is the most voracious reader I know. While I’m skimming the headlines, she’s digging into an endless stack of top novels. So when she publishes her annual list of the 25 best fiction books, she means it.

+ What to Stream: NextDraft-approved singer Benjamin Booker played a few songs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, with an assist from Saundra Williams. You’ll want to be a witness…

+ What to Wear: If you’re planning to buy a new NextDraft t-shirt, today is the day to do it. Why? Because they cost three dollars more than usual. But wait. Those three dollars go to the excellent Donor’s Choose as part of Cotton Bureau’s give back Friday program. The shirts are still at steal (at 17 bucks) and besides, it’s for the kids!