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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In New York's Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, tradition honors fire watchers
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits.
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In 'Soft Power' musical, playwright David Henry Hwang tackles racism, U.S.-China relations
"Soft Power" is a gonzo musical about the chaos of American democracy.
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New study shows how pediatricians can start more conversations about gun safety
Gun violence is top of mind for many parents this week after a 14-year-old allegedly killed two students and two teachers at his Georgia high school.
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Six years after the fall of Theranos, companies are again exploring innovation in blood testing
An Austin, Texas-based company is bringing a new type of “finger prick” blood tests to pharmacies that they say is quicker and more convenient than standard tests.
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U.S. paralympian Jason Tabansky on winning gold in archery at Paris Games
Tabansky is a former army staff sergeant.
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The state of space travel privatization after Boeing's Starliner difficulties
On Friday, Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft heads back to Earth.
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Election expert: It will be harder for Trump to challenge the 2024 election
Elections law expert Rick Hasen says the country is "in far better shape" to avoid the kind of election interference we saw in 2020.
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Evangelicals for Harris argue she upholds Christian values better than Trump
But that doesn't mean everyone volunteering entirely agrees with the Harris campaign.
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Ready? Okay! It's hard to know what NFL cheerleaders get paid
There was a major push to increase pay for cheerleaders a decade ago. So how much has changed?
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NFL season begins
The defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, will face off against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Wisconsin food pantry sees increase in attendance due to inflation
In key swing state Wisconsin's Dane County, a local nonprofit has seen a 300% increase in demand at one of its pantries in the past two years.
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'Cuba and Beyond' continues pianist and composer Chucho Valdés' legacy of unforgettable music
Chucho Valdés's new album is called "Cuba and Beyond."