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'Some prefer pillow talk. I prefer Car Talk.' And other public radio Valentine's
No matter how you choose (or choose not to) celebrate Valentines Day, we want you to know how much we appreciate you.
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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
A sweet lullaby by Girl In Red, Bayonne's cavernous ambient track and a jazz number from Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. There's a lot to discover on this new station-curated playlist.
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FACT CHECK: Trump's second State of the Union address
President Trump is delivering his State of the Union address, which the White House says will outline a "policy agenda both parties can rally behind."
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CBD Is Budding In Popularity. But What Is The Cannabis Extract, Exactly?
Dr. Jeff Chen, director of the Cannabis Research Initiative at UCLA, joins us to take a closer look at CBD, which is popping up in products like beverages and cosmetics.
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Shutdown Highlights That Many Americans Don't Have Enough Saved For A Rainy Day
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Jeanne Fisher, a financial planner, about how much people should be saving for emergencies.
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Doctor Says Shutdown May Force Him To Turn Away Patients Addicted To Opioids
After they reach a certain number of patients, doctors must receive approval from the federal government to prescribe Suboxone, a drug used in conjunction with other therapies to manage opioid addiction.
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What Is The Dreaded Polar Vortex, And When Could It Arrive?
Meteorologists are warning the band of frigid Arctic air known as the polar vortex could bring severe winter weather to much of the U.S. in the coming weeks.
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On Point
It's Not Just You — Headlight Pollution On The Road Is Real
Blinded by the lights. Car headlights, that is. They’re getting brighter and becoming a danger on the road.
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Millennials And Money: How 2 Young Adults Are Figuring Out Personal Finance
Rebecca Boyle and Sam Giangrasso tell Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd they received two very different sets of lessons about money growing up.
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Medicare Open Enrollment: What To Know Before Friday's Deadline
If you're 65 years old or older or about to enter that age group, it might be a good time to consider your plan options to avoid headaches down the line.