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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President Marcos Jr. vowed to end killings in the Philippines' drug war, but deaths continue
In 2022, when the Philippines’ current president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office, he vowed to end the killing in the drug crackdown. But as NPR’s Emily Feng reports, the killings continue.
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How PFLAG became a political force for LGBTQ rights
Jeanne Manford is credited as one of the founding members of PFLAG, which originally stood for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
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How can hot weather affect how we speak?
A new study shows that politicians use shorter words and simpler phrases on warmer days.
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Remembering baseball great Willie Mays
Willie Mays, who is considered to be the greatest all-around baseball player ever, died at the age of 93.
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How Chicago, Columbus are helping families and homeless in the heatwave
Chicago officials will do wellness checks for heat-vulnerable seniors and the unhoused as temperatures hit the 90s.
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Virginia primary congressional race too close to call
Virginia is expected to be an important battleground in November’s general election and its primary results might be a forecast of what’s to come.
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Putin visits North Korea for first time in 24 years
Putin praised North Korea for "firmly supporting" his war in Ukraine.
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Celebrating late jazz icon Duke Ellington on his 125th birthday
It's been 50 years since Duke Ellington's death.
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Boston Celtics win record 18th NBA championship
The Celtics took the series 4-1, with key contributions from several star players, including Jaylen Brown.
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Will tariffs keep Chinese EVs out of the U.S. market?
The United States and Europe are hiking tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. Will that protect American jobs and auto manufacturers from an influx of lower-priced Chinese cars?
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Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' explores adolescent emotions
Awareness about social and emotional development has only increased since the release of "Inside Out" in 2015.
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A closer look at Hamas' Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar
One of the crucial officials on Hamas' side of the negotiations has been Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.