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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Abortion restrictions cost Amber Thurman her life: Her story
A new analysis by ProPublica found that at least two women have died because they couldn’t access legal abortions and timely medical care in their state.
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White House delays decision on Nippon-U.S. Steel deal
Many American politicians have opposed this deal over concerns about union labor, domestic steel supplies and national security.
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The wider implications of attacks in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say more than 30 people have been killed and hundreds injured. Israel has privately acknowledged responsibility for the attack.
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Wake surfing raises environmental questions
Next month, an international wake surfing competition will crown the sport’s world champions. The sport's rise in popularity has sparked concerns about its safety and environmental impact.
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Fed lowers interest rates
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday by half a point. How does that impact families, people buying or selling a home or saving for retirement?
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New graphic memoir tells the tale of an 'Uprooted' teen
Ruth Chan's "Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back" tells the story of Ruth, a 13-year-old Chinese Canadian girl whose family decides to move to from Toronto to Hong Kong.
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Overdose deaths drop for first time in decades
Thousands of lives were saved, bringing hope to many after years of little progress in curbing the opioid epidemic.
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Why cynics earn less and die earlier — and how hope can help
Stanford professor Jamil Zaki's"Hope For Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness" is part science, part memoir and part tribute to the friend who pulled him out of his own cynicism and taught him the value of hope
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Takeaways from Kamala Harris' NABJ interview
In Harris’ second high profile national interview, she spoke before the National Association of Black Journalists.
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What will the Fed lowering interest rates mean for you?
Does this mark the official end of inflation? The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates Wednesday after raising rates for several years to fight soaring prices.
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Gunman waited 12 hours at Trump golf course, was flagged as trouble in Ukraine
Americans in Ukraine encountered the accused attempted assassin Ryan Routh and flagged his erratic behavior to U.S. law enforcement.
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'The Child Catcher' explores abuses in the troubled teen industry
Author Andrew Bridge left a high-paying job to join a legal team that was suing Alabama over an abusive children’s facility: the Eufaula Adolescent Center.