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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Power outages overwhelm generators in Ukraine
Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy system have led to scheduled and unscheduled power cuts, affecting millions. People rely on gas-powered generators, but these prolonged outages are overworking them beyond their limits.
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What is a firestorm?
A firestorm is when large plumes of smoke from a wildfire interact with the heat and environment, causing rainfall, lightning strikes and sometimes tornadoes.
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Olympics check-in: Swimming, Simone, South Sudan and a soccer scandal
Simone Biles performed well over the weekend despite a taped-up ankle and is expected to be the competitor to beat in the team and all-around finals this week.
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Summer reading recommendation: Margaret Atwood's latest short story collection
"Old Babes in the Woods" came out in paperback in March.
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Portrait of Bethel Park, PA, the hometown of Trump shooter Thomas Crooks
People in this town aren't used to being thrust into the spotlight. In the wake of the shooting, they're shocked, but they're leaning on each other for solace.
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'Three Kings' book explores swimming at the 1924 Olympics
"Three Kings: Race, Class, and the Barrier-Breaking Rivals Who Redefined Sports and Launched the Modern Olympic Age" tells the story of three swimmers who overcame discrimination and hardships on their road to becoming superstars.
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Hong Kong businesses threatened for association with pro-democracy protests
Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong in 2014 and 2019 caused a rift across the city’s political spectrum.
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Zeshan B's new album 'O Say Can You See?' spans genres
The album spans many genres and influences of his youth, including Chicago soul, R&B, gospel and classical.
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Biden steps down, Harris rises to the top of Dem ticket: Week in politics
History is unfolding before our eyes this week, and scholars will be studying the events of these last few days for years to come.
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‘Flap Your Hands' breaks stimming stigma
People with autism often face a stigma for stimming, repetitive behaviors to regulate emotions that can sometimes look like someone flapping their hands or wiggling their fingers.
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How Kamala Harris' district attorney and attorney general experience shaped her politics
Kamala Harris rose to prominence as a public prosecutor.
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SAG-AFTRA video game workers on strike
Contract negotiations with major game studios fell apart over artificial intelligence protections.