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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'First A Trickle And Then A Surge': Why More Grad Schools Are Going GRE-Optional
Critics of the GRE graduate school entry exam say the test seems to favor whiter, wealthier students. Minorities and poorer students tend to perform worse.
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Mobile Salon Empowers Black Girls To Break Into The Hair Industry
In Columbus, Ohio, hair stylist Queen Roshae is teaching young black kids how to turn hair into a career.
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Vaping Could Cause Cardiovascular Harm, Researcher Says
Scientists are still learning new things about the possible health impacts of vaping as the FDA struggles to regulate the booming industry.
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Wondering Where To Travel This Summer? Start With This List Of Destinations
Thinking about planning a trip this summer, but not sure where to go? Here's a list of recommendations.
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Deadly Everest Overcrowding Prompts Question: Who Should Be Allowed To Climb It?
The 2019 climbing season on Mt. Everest has been one of the deadliest on record.
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Why Are Squids So Smart? We Ask A 'Squid Nerd'
The soft-bodied, ink-squirting cephalopods are incredibly smart in more ways than you might think.
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Humans Have 30 Years To Stave Off Climate Catastrophe, 'Uninhabitable Earth' Author Says
"It's worse, much worse, than you think." That's how author David Wallace-Wells' new book "The Uninhabitable Earth" opens.
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Try These Fresh Rhubarb Recipes As Spring Gets Into Full Swing
You might not be familiar with rhubarb — or think of it as a sour, stalky plant. Here are recipes that help tame its tartness.
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419 National Parks, 3 Years, 1 Trip: 'I've Seen Every Corner Of America'
In April 2016, Mikah Meyer set out on a journey to visit every single national park, monument, seashore and more — 419 sites in all — in one continuous trip. He's about to finish.
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3 Bowl Recipes That Celebrate Spring Ingredients
From a broiled miso-ginger salmon bowl to a chicken and couscous bowl with cilantro-scallion sauce, chef Kathy Gunst serves up recipes perfect for spring.
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In New Memoir, Comedian Chelsea Handler Gets Serious
"Life Will Be the Death of Me" covers a wide swath of the stand-up comedian's life — from the death of her older brother Chet when she was 9 years old, to the 2016 election.
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New Ultra-Low-Cost Airline Led By Former United Executive Aims To Take Off This Year
XTRA Airways, as it's called today, aims to distinguish itself from competitors like Spirit and Frontier by providing better service and reliability, according to an investor document seen by Here & Now.