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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Trump, Harris tout plans to boost economy
Both Harris and Trump were on the campaign trail this week laying out proposals they say will help American families, workers and businesses.
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To bring solar power to Navajo Reservation, DOE partners with private companies
Between 20% to 30% of Navajo and Hopi households are without grid-connected electricity.
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What the latest job numbers tell us about the economy
Numbers out Friday show employers added fewer jobs than expected in August as the unemployment rate dipped slightly.
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Biden's asylum changes lead to drop in border crossings
In June, President Biden imposed major new restrictions for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
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In New York's Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, tradition honors fire watchers
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits.
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In 'Soft Power' musical, playwright David Henry Hwang tackles racism, U.S.-China relations
"Soft Power" is a gonzo musical about the chaos of American democracy.
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New study shows how pediatricians can start more conversations about gun safety
Gun violence is top of mind for many parents this week after a 14-year-old allegedly killed two students and two teachers at his Georgia high school.
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Six years after the fall of Theranos, companies are again exploring innovation in blood testing
An Austin, Texas-based company is bringing a new type of “finger prick” blood tests to pharmacies that they say is quicker and more convenient than standard tests.
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U.S. paralympian Jason Tabansky on winning gold in archery at Paris Games
Tabansky is a former army staff sergeant.
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The state of space travel privatization after Boeing's Starliner difficulties
On Friday, Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft heads back to Earth.
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Election expert: It will be harder for Trump to challenge the 2024 election
Elections law expert Rick Hasen says the country is "in far better shape" to avoid the kind of election interference we saw in 2020.
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Evangelicals for Harris argue she upholds Christian values better than Trump
But that doesn't mean everyone volunteering entirely agrees with the Harris campaign.