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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Honoring James Baldwin on his 100th birthday
Writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin challenged America to be better through public debates, essays and books.
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Simone Biles wins gold, track and field on the horizon: Olympics update
Track and field events start Friday, with Sha’Carri Richardson easily winning in the first round of the women's 100m.
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Is the prisoner release a win for Biden?
President Biden announced this afternoon that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among those released from Russian custody as part of the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War.
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What's VP Kamala Harris's record on climate policy?
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris helped to craft the largest climate spending deal in U.S. history. But there’s still much more to do, according to climate activists.
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How to cope with political anxiety
A new poll released in May by the American Psychiatric Association found that 73% of respondents were feeling anxious about the presidential race.
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Miami commercial real estate bucking national trend
While major cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles see their commercial real estate sectors flounder, Miami is bucking the trend and seeing new records set for their prices.
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Fact-checking Trump's false claims about Harris
We fact-check false and inflammatory claims former President Donald Trump made about Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago.
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25 years of 'The Blair Witch Project'
By using the found footage film technique and a viral marketing campaign, the movie left a memorable mark on the horror genre.
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Justice Department dropping some charges against Jan. 6 rioters after Supreme Court ruling
The Justice Department is adjusting the prosecution of accused Jan. 6 rioters after the Supreme Court in June limited the use of "obstruction of an official proceeding" charges.
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How one company helps visually impaired Olympics fans enjoy the games
A Canadian company called Descriptive Video Work has announcers who specialize in describing the games to a visually impaired audience. They speak in between comments by the regular NBC announcers.
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Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan reportedly released from Russian detention in prisoner swap
There's been a reported prisoner swap between Russia, the U.S. and U.S. allies.
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FDA could approve MDMA to treat PTSD
If approved, MDMA would represent a milestone in the efforts to bring psychedelics into the mainstream.