Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Episodes
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Inside a farmer's homestead in urban Brooklyn
A man in Brooklyn is cultivating his own urban farm with a flourishing garden and chickens.
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Single mother struggles to meet SNAP work requirements after layoff
The food assistance program known as SNAP is a lifeline for parents who have lost their jobs and are struggling to afford groceries for their families.
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What new cholesterol guidance means for your health
The new recommendations could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.
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Are mixed reality plays the future of theater?
“An Ark” is play about the joys and terrors of being human.
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Should the United States be assassinating foreign leaders?
The killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises questions about whether the U.S., as a democracy, should be in the business of assassinating foreign leaders.
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Muslims react to Rep. Andy Ogles saying they 'don’t belong in American society'
Muslims in Rep. Andy Ogles' (R-Tenn.) district react to his characterization of them and their religion after he said they "don’t belong in American society."
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Will homeowners get a break on insurance in 2026?
The answer is maybe — and only in some places.
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Dancers have turned part of New York's Penn Station into an unofficial dance studio
While commuters race through New York's Penn Station, dancers rehearse all down the corridor before they film their performances for social media.
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Cortina's glamorous history
The site of the Winter Olympics this year has a storied past with Ernest Hemingway, European royalty, and Hollywood stars as past visitors.
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Double Dutch is making a comeback
The tricky style of jump rope has been kept alive in the Black community.
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Iraqi Kurds rush to quash reports of Kurds leading uprising in Iran
Kurdistan’s deputy prime minister tells NPR that Kurdish forces will not enter Iran or join the war, insisting “this is not our war” despite pressure from Washington and regional tensions.
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The effort to restore California's Russian River
For a century, California's Russian River has been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. But the health of the river and the surrounding area is suffering the effects of climate change.