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A live production of NPR and WBUR Boston, in collaboration with public radio stations across the country, 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.
Co-hosted by award-winning journalists Robin Young, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes, the show’s daily lineup includes interviews with NPR reporters, as well as leading newsmakers, innovators and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe.
Check out highlights of Here & Now's recent reporting
- Collaborative coverage with STAT Health Tech News, Grist’s environmental reporting team, and The Washington Post’s international reporters
- Investigative series including “Reverse Course,” which covers climate solutions like water vapor harvesting in the Navajo Nation, and “Breaking the Bond,” a series about how removing cash bail for misdemeanors transformed Houston’s criminal justice system and stabilized recidivism rates
- Daily lifestyle content like recipes, book reviews, and mental health segments that shed light on new ways to connect with the world around you
Here & Now began at WBUR in 1997, and expanded to two hours in partnership with NPR in 2013. Today, the show reaches an estimated 5 million weekly listeners on nearly 500 stations across the country.
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles — a Republican — is backing Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Giles discusses how the Biden-Harris administration has benefitted his city and why he thinks former President Donald Trump has led the GOP toward extremism. And, almost 10,000 miles from Paris, the Olympics surfing semi-finals will take place this weekend in Tahiti. Dashel Pierson, associate editor of Surfer, breaks down the competition. Then, Friday would have been writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin's 100th birthday. NPR's Walter Ray Watson shares remembrances from those who knew Baldwin.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. We get the latest on the prisoner swap between Russia, the U.S. and U.S. allies from investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov. Then, Paul Dans resigned as director of Project 2025, the conservative playbook he helped write for the next Republican president. Alec MacGillis, who has been writing about Project 2025 and its outgoing director, tells us what's next. And, there are announcers at the Olympics who specialize in describing the games to a visually impaired audience. Tony Ambrogio and Norma Jean Wick took time from calling the Olympics in Paris to tell us what it takes to do the job.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Tensions are high in the Middle East after the death of a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and a Hamas political leader in Iran. The Atlantic Council's Borzou Daragahi and security analyst Jim Walsh join us. Then, journalists Maya King and Jesse Holland talk about the latest from Vice President Kamala Harris' emerging presidential campaign and how former President Donald Trump's invitation to speak to the National Association of Black Journalists is dividing members. And, a massive swarm of dragonflies invaded a peaceful family beach in Rhode Island over the weekend. Biologist Virginia Brown talks about why it may have happened and what we should know about dragonflies.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. President Biden is pushing for term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the Supreme Court's nine justices, as well as a constitutional amendment to limit the court's recent decision on presidential immunity. But how much can he do in the last six months of his term? Law professor Bertrall Ross joins us. And, over the past four presidential administrations, the U.S. has slapped sanctions on nations around the globe. The Washington Post's Jeff Stein joins us to discuss whether those sanctions have worked. Then, the U.S. men's basketball team will face South Sudan on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics. The Washington Post's Ben Golliver gives us a preview of the game.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is off to a strong start, bolstered by a wave of enthusiasm from voters. But what happens after the honeymoon period ends? The Washington Post's Michael Scherer weighs in. Then, the Olympics are well underway and already U.S. stars are having success. NPR's Brian Mann shares more on the stories — and scandals — of the games so far. And, a new album of previously unreleased recordings is highlighting the genius of iconic flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía and his brother Pepe de Lucía. Music journalist Betto Arcos talks about "Pepito y Paquito."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. The son of infamous Mexican cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested by FBI agents along with the alleged co-founder of the powerful Sinaloa cartel. The Washington Post's Mary Beth Sheridan has the latest. And, "Three Kings" tells the story of three swimmers who overcame discrimination and hardships and met at the 1924 Olympics. Author Todd Balf joins us. Then, Zeshan B joins us to talk about his new album "O Say, Can You See?" It spans many genres and influences of his youth and features singing in the Urdu language of his parents.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. Kamala Harris is trying to shore up support among unions as she seeks to become the next Democratic nominee for president. The Hill's Toby Burns talks about her efforts to win over labor support. Then, an estimated 700,000-plus Americans voted 'uncommitted' in the Democratic primaries to register dissatisfaction with President Biden's policies on the Israel-Gaza war. Organizer Layla Elabed and attorney Samer Khalaf talk about what it would take to convince the uncommitted to support Harris. And, Rupert Murdoch is attempting to change his family's irrevocable trust and hand over full control of his vast media empire to his eldest son Lachlan to preserve the company's conservative editorial direction. The New York Times' Jim Rutenberg tells us more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle resigned. The Washington Post's Carol Leonnig breaks down the history of the Secret Service and what may happen going forward. And, Vice President Kamala Harris' position on immigration could play a big role in the race for president. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down Harris' record. Then, as soon as Harris announced her run for president, endorsements from prominent Democrats started rolling in. But WBUR's Anthony Brooks reports on why some Dems are hesitant to back her. Plus, have you felt unsatisfied at work? You're not alone. New York University psychologist Tessa West's book "Job Therapy" challenges readers to question whether they're truly happy at work.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington this week, where he will deliver a joint address to Congress on Wednesday. The Guardian's Andrew Roth discusses the visit and the state of the war in Gaza. Then, Joe Biden's departure from the presidential race is forcing Republicans to rethink their strategy. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta talks about what's next for the Trump campaign. And, what's the future of the Republican Party? We hear reporting from NPR's Asma Khalid, who asked Republicans about their thoughts at the RNC. Plus, is Vice President Kamala Harris ... brat? Or did she just fall out of a coconut tree? We explain the jokes that have taken the internet by storm with Vox's Rebecca Jennings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. With President Biden out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris is racing to shore up support for her campaign. Politico's Zach Montellaro tells us what's next for the Democratic Party. Harris' former communications director, Jamal Simmons, joins us to talk about what's next for his former boss. And The New York Times' Astead Herndon discusses Harris' political rise. Plus, colleagues are remembering Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for her determination to fight for her constituents, especially women of color. Rep. Al Green of Texas looks back at her life and legacy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says a global Microsoft systems outage is not due to a cyber attack, but a software glitch. Wired's Lily Hay Newman tells us more. Then, in his speech Thursday night at the RNC, Trump called for healing discord and division, but he also painted a dark picture of the country. The New York Times' Adam Nagourney joins us. And, young conservatives who want to get their party to engage on climate attended the RNC this year. NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports.Plus, do you have any inner voice or monologue? Chances are you do, but new research shows some of us might not have one at all. Lead researcher Gary Lupyan explains the findings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. We take the temperature on where Democrats are on President Biden staying in the presidential race with Sen. Peter Welch. He was the first Senate Democrat to call for Biden to withdraw after his "disastrous" debate performance. Then, as the Republican National Convention continues, we look at some of former President Donald Trump's policy proposals. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos and the Washington Post's Hannah Knowles join us. And, Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of the Freedom Singers during the Civil Rights Movement, has died at 81. We remember her legacy with the Smithsonian's Krystal Klingenberg.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy