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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Decades-long volunteer serves a cup full of kindness at free meal program
A free lunch program in Bellingham, Washington, is a mainstay for people in need of a hot meal. But thanks to a longtime 85-year-old volunteer, it's also become a reliable place for kindness and friendship.
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Inside the oldest cookbook by a Black American woman
Malinda Russell wrote "A Domestic Cookbook" in 1866.
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How a Tibetan American bridges her family and homeland identities
Many second and third-generation immigrants have to figure out how to bridge their American and family homeland identities.
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What Amazon's takeover of 007 franchise means to James Bond fans
Amazon MGM Studios is taking creative control of the intellectual property rights to the James Bond franchise
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What are the benefits of a cellphone detox?
It doesn't take long to get a boost in mood and a decrease in anxiety when we turn off 24/7 access to mobile internet on our cellphones.
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Novel 'Dream State' explores the rhythms and limits of male friendships
In the new novel "Dream State," the bond between two college buddies gets tested when one marries the other’s fiancé.
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Commemorating Black History Month in schools is tricky for many teachers this year
Black History Month is drawing to a close — and it’s been an anxious time for some teachers because of the Trump administration’s push to roll back diversity efforts.
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An art museum exhibit in Greenland's capital asks, what if the autonomous territory had its own military?
In Greenland, President Trump’s ambition to take the island has sparked a debate about power, sovereignty and control.
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Remembering actor Gene Hackman
Hackman was found in his home Wednesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with his wife and dog. He was 95.
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The case for 'risky recess'
Advocates of "risky recess" say fewer restrictions on what elementary school kids can do when they go out to play is good for a child's development and should be a routine part of the school day.
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Musicians’ album protests changes to UK copyright law
More than 1,000 artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Billy Ocean have created an album of songs recorded in silent music studios to protest proposed changes to UK artificial intelligence copyright laws.
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Eastern Kentucky to receive federal aid as locals recover from major floods
Earlier this week, President Trump approved disaster relief aid to help residents repair homes and get the food and supplies they need.
