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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'Dixon, Descending' tells story of a tumultuous Everest attempt
The novel centers on Nate and Dixon, two brothers who set out to summit Mount Everest with no prior climbing experience.
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Harris and Walz are still defining their platform: one organizer hopes it'll involve grassroots partnerships
Gov. Tim Walz is known to organizers in Minnesota as an elected official who understands the importance of working with grassroots partners.
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How planning now for health care costs in retirement can save you money
A recent survey shows 66% of Americans say they are worried about rising health care costs in retirement.
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Neurologist struggles with mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis
New drugs offer some hope of slowing the disease's progression, but they come with potentially serious side effects, cost a lot of money and don't offer a cure.
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Negotiators near a 'final' ceasefire proposal as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza
The talks come after an Israeli airstrike hit a school and killed nearly 100 people over the weekend.
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How Paris is recovering from hosting the Olympics
NPR's Eleanor Beardsley joins us in Paris to discuss the lasting impact of hosting the event.
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Wisconsin legalizes ballot drop boxes just in time for Tuesday's primary election
According to the new rules, Wisconsonians can return their own absentee ballots via the drop boxes. But with the new ruling, comes a whole slew of challenges.
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Trump campaign says it was hacked. Here's what we know
The Trump campaign says an Iranian group is behind a hack into their email systems.
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How to know if you're healthy
Science writer Helen Thomson wondered whether traditional health metrics — body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol — provide a full picture.
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The enduring legacy of Black guides at Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park in south-central Kentucky has the world's largest underground cave system.
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A 'silver tsunami' is coming to rural America as small business owners retire
Many small business owners in rural towns across the country are eyeing retirement in the next few years.
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'Hollywood Black' and the African American Film Festival
A new MGM+ docuseries explores the pivotal roles Black Americans played and still play in the film industry.