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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How one son battled conspiracy theories and misinformation to save his dad
Conspiracy theories have long been part of American politics. But what impact do they have on families?
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Call operators in North Carolina aim to soothe fears of ICE in communities
A community organization has established a 24-hour set of operators that take calls from people afraid to go to certain areas because they believe ICE agents are there.
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CEOs surprisingly optimistic about the U.S. economy
Many CEOs are focused on President Trump's other promises aside from tariffs.
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One Texan is designing a trail to hike across the state
A Texan is making big strides on creating a walking trail called the X-Tx, stretching from the Louisiana border all the way to New Mexico. The 1,550-mile stroll will be among the longest trails in the country.
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Deadliest fentanyl crisis phase ends
Overdose deaths in 26 states are now at or dramatically below levels recorded in 2020 before the spread of street fentanyl triggered an unprecedented wave of overdose deaths. Every state has seen deaths decline from the worst days of the crisis.
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What is the widespread impact of daylight savings time?
This week, heart attacks and car accidents increase, and people eat more junk food.
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Rhode Island's iconic weiner restaurant sold to new owner
Philadelphia has its cheesesteaks. Buffalo’s got chicken wings. Rhode Island has Olneyville New York System Wieners.
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How one family found joy in trainspotting during the early days of the pandemic
Amid the devastation and fear in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a mother reflects on one way she and her family found some joy and connection along some train tracks.
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Could the battle over the Colorado River flow to the Supreme Court?
Seven states are trying to figure out how to share the shrinking Colorado River before a 2026 deadline. And as negotiations continue, the issue appears to be inching closer to litigation.
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Examining the long-term impacts of measles infection
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is continuing to grow.
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How state leaders are juggling the climate crisis and the cost of living
Democrats in Sacramento say reducing costs is their top priority. But that could force some big changes in California’s nation-leading efforts to fight climate change.
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Amy Gerstler talks new poerty book 'Is This My Final Form?'
One of its poems is about this change of season, welcoming spring.
