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.
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Episodes
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COVID babies are starting kindergarden
Millions of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic start kindergarten this year.
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How niche regional foods shape America's culinary landscape
Fried green tomatoes, Kool-Aid pickles, and chocolate gravy are all regional foods.
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Mormon church gives new option for undergarments
It's the time the faith has offered religious clothing without sleeves.
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How cash cut infant mortality in half in rural Kenya
In low-income countries, medical interventions like antimalarial drugs or vaccines can lower the mortality rate. But new research suggests there’s another powerful, but simple tool.
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Immigrant-run farms in Maine continue despite USDA program cut
The United States Department of Agriculture once helped disadvantaged farmers earn a fair wage growing healthy food and distribute it to underserved communities.
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Rural Alaska schools face funding crisis
With oil prices and production down, Alaska does not enough money in state coffers to fix crumbling buildings.
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Inside Japan's notorious WWII germ warfare program
In Asia, people are still unearthing wartime secrets.
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Sacred Harp tune book is getting an upgrade
The Sacred Harp, a book of religious tunes, was first printed in 1844.
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How an endangered fish inspired the new name of a Colorado baseball team
The city of Grand Junction, Colorado, recently adopted a new name for its minor league baseball team. The name embraces a local, rare and endangered animal, but it didn't come without controversy.
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State Department shifts focus to free speech for conservatives in Europe
In its latest country reports, the State Department has downplayed women’s and LGBTQ rights.
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How one Wisconsin school changed the way it taught math
Most fourth graders in this country are not proficient in math.
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Scientists record human embryo implanting in womb
The researchers hope the advance will lead to new ways to treat infertility and prevent miscarriages.