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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Journalist Masha Gessen on Russian charges and Putin's crackdown
This week, the Russian-born U.S. journalist was sentenced in absentia in a Moscow court to eight years in prison for criticizing the Russian military during an interview with a Russian blogger.
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Appalachia reacts to J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance talked about his Appalachian roots in his speech at the Republican National Convention.
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How to cope with financial anxiety
Therapist and author Lindsay Bryan-Podvin talks about the link between financial anxiety and long-term health.
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West African nation relations fractured
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States — all three nations led by the junta that recently led coups to take power.
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'Shogun' and 'The Bear' lead in Emmy nominations
FX hit "Shogun" leads the pack with 25 nominations.
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Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon
She co-founded the Freedom Singers during the Civil Rights Movement and went on to found the acclaimed acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock.
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Songs are speeding up, thanks to social media
Some of the bestselling songs from last year were reboots of old songs, sped up.
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Gambia rejects bill that would legalize female genital mutilation
While the practice will remain illegal, it is still very prevalent in the country with almost 75% of women aged 19 to 49 identifying as a survivor of FGM.
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Federal government invests $7 billion in solar energy for low-income households
Researchers see solar power as a tool for reducing planet-heating pollution and alleviating poverty.
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Swing state voters share who they're supporting in the 2024 presidential election
Zoila Sánchez is a real estate agent from Las Vegas, Nevada, and Donna Kowalczyk is a retired part-time hair stylist from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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Phoenix moves to provide cold water to combat record heat
Phoenix's efforts to end setting new records for the number of heat-related deaths each year include providing sources of cold water in public places.
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Buddhist temple in Seoul uses DJ to attract new members
Churches, temples and monasteries are closing their doors, as people in many countries are turning away from organized religions. The problem is especially serious in rapidly aging societies such as South Korea.