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
-
Democrat Jennifer Granholm weighs in on DNC and Harris-Walz ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris is riding what’s been characterized as a "wave of enthusiasm" among Democrats, many of whom expressed misgivings about the party’s prospects just a month ago when President Biden was the nominee.
-
Archaeologists unearthed an ancient furniture order. Now they're puzzling out what it means
Found in Turkey, the clay tablet is 3,500 years old.
-
As Blinken visits Israel, the pressure's on to reach a ceasefire deal
He says this bridging proposal could be "the best and maybe last" opportunity to return hostages and get closer to a ceasefire.
-
DNC kicks off in Chicago
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured enough votes from delegates to become the Democratic nominee. But she still has a lot of work to do to define her candidacy and policy positions for voters.
-
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine's surprise incursion into western Russia last week is derailing secret talks that were supposed to start between the two countries in Doha this month.
-
Remembering broadcaster and author Phil Donahue
Donahue was hailed as the father of the modern audience-participation, daytime talk show.
-
As DNC begins in Chicago, protesters march against Israel's war in Gaza
In Chicago on Monday, a protest march against Israel's war in Gaza is taking place as the first day of the Democratic National Convention gets underway.
-
For young musicians in rural Utah, playing in an orchestra is a big deal
David Condos of KUER tells us about a recent opportunity they got to play with their peers and professional musicians from around the world.
-
In 'Third Millennium Thinking,' experts teach how to think like a scientist
Life is full of decisions. “Third Millennium Thinking: Creating Sense in a World of Knowledge” outlines methods of making choices rationally using scientific methods.
-
What you need to know about the new mpox variant
The World Health Organization has declared the situation a global health emergency.
-
Students attempt to form new government in Bangladesh
From city streets to the halls of government, students in Bangladesh are taking control after leading the anti-government protests that ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule.
-
How one nonprofit is helping families find affordable cars
A nonprofit in western North Carolina knows the burden families face when they don’t have transportation — and it’s trying to help people get affordable cars and discounted repairs.