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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FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
The action temporarily paused the Polaris Dawn mission, the private flight that was to include the first commercial spacewalk.
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The limits of anger and joy in politics: How emotions play a role in elections
Coming out of last week's Democratic National Convention, the word on the lips of many of the party's politicians was "joy" — a word heard over and over again from speakers at the event. But does that joy translate into electoral votes and political success?
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How a new program aims to reduce single-use plastics at the Grand Canyon
A pilot program is underway at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to offer reusable food containers to visitors.
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Pediatrician weighs in on high-tech baby monitors and toddler formula
New parents are buying up a new generation of baby monitors that measure infants’ heart rates, sleep cycles, pulse and more.
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Flight attendants fight for better wages
United Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike, the union representing the workers announced on Wednesday.
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The health care fights ahead on the 2024 campaign trail
At last week’s Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and others honed in on protecting abortion rights — marking a stark contrast to Donald Trump’s campaign.
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Presidential candidates stump in swing states as voter sentiment shifts
Some swing states are up for grabs as Harris has surged after her official nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
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New National Geographic documentary 'Fly' explores the beauty and perils of BASE jumping
The extreme sport of BASE jumping is the focus of the new National Geographic documentary "Fly."
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How Chicago became more bike-friendly
For years, Chicago has ranked near the bottom for most “bike-friendly cities.” Now, that’s starting to change with investments in bike access and bike lane infrastructure.
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Billionaire founder of Telegram faces legal trouble in France
French officials say Telegram has been a wide-open territory for scammers, drug dealers, money launderers and other criminal activity. The case raises questions about whether the owner of a platform can be held accountable for criminal activities on that platform.
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What Hurricane Katrina can teach us for future climate disasters
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Houston welcomed 200,000 evacuees and undertook a major effort to put them into long-term housing. While the effort was hailed nationally, it caused major backlash with residents.
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Disastrous flooding in Vermont worries residents
Flooding is becoming part of the new normal for people in the river valleys of Vermont.