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.
Episodes
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In Pittsburgh, two radio hosts start a conversation across the political divide
The country is at odds over how to approach intractable issues such as crime, addiction and homelessness. In Pittsburgh, an unlikely pair of firebrands is talking across the political divide.
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How people in one Washington county are discussing their differences
Democrats, Republicans and Independents meet every week to talk over their disagreements.
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Unusually dry conditions spark wildfires in New York state and Northeast
This fall, the Northeast has been unusually dry. Drought and below-average rainfall are increasing the risk of wildfires.
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Business leaders in Taiwan seek to reduce exposure in China
The Chinese government has long claimed the self-governed island as its own territory, and says it will never renounce the use of force to resolve that issue, if necessary.
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What does a weather forecast cost? Inside the privatization of weather tracking
Over the last few decades, the rise of the Internet and big tech have made weather forecasting a more crowded space.
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For students who can't afford lunch, some Kansas schools keep lunch debts
The federal government pays for free lunches for poor students in public schools. But for families who don't qualify, paying for lunch can be a struggle.
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China adapts to serve aging population in a 'silver economy'
China's economy is adapting to serve hundreds of millions of people over the age of 60.
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Western North Carolina farmers face long recovery after Helene
After a devastating disruption to peak harvest season, many farmers estimate recovery will take years.
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Meet Spotify's AI DJ
Spotify's AI DJ feature brings curated playlists to subscribers in English and Spanish.
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VA's plan to fix housing issues excludes impacted veterans
A snafu at the Department of Veterans Affairs that left a shocking number of veterans on the verge of losing their homes.
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Manchester: The birthplace of the working class
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels lived in Manchester and coined the term "proletariat."
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What will Trump 'draining the swamp' look like?
President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his vows to rid Washington of "rogue bureaucrats" and "dismantle the deep state."