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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One of the oldest Black rodeos celebrates its 69th anniversary
One of the oldest Black rodeos takes place every year in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
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Colorado secretary of state on white powder packages sent to election officials
The powder was eventually found to be harmless, but it has raised concerns about the safety of officials responsible for carrying out the upcoming elections.
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How environmental hazards impact incarcerated people
Many incarcerated people around the country don’t have access to air conditioning. They’re forced to endure sweltering heat.
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Why it's so hard to find the delicious Chimayo red chile
Many aficionados consider the Chimayo red chile the most delicious in the world. It is also extremely expensive.
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What is Trump's latest business venture?
The latest piece of Trump merchandise is a silver medallion with his face on it.
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America's Cup sailor on this year's race and the new technologies that power it
Gone are the days of sailors running rigging and pulling lines. Now, the elite athletes, called "cyclors," are cooped up in the hull, cycling furiously to create the hydraulic power used to control the boat's sails and hydrofoils.
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Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis raises questions about football and brain damage
He made the announcement Tuesday during a congressional hearing about his potential misuse of federal welfare funds.
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Tenure changes in Florida reportedly lead to faculty losing jobs
The new law requires universities to review tenured professors every five years. It's part of a push by Republicans in the state against what they say is a liberal bias in higher education.
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With 'Time's Echo,' Boston Globe classical music critic Jeremy Eichler explores the music of memory
In the book, Eichler examines works by Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Benjamin Britten, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
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Researchers turn to plants to safely extract rare Earth elements
Rare Earth elements are important for everyday technologies like batteries and solar panels. But extracting them can create toxic waste.
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Octopuses and fish work together to hunt
Depending on the conditions, some animals take the lead in certain circumstances and different ones in others.
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More early electric car owners are ditching their vehicles
A growing number of early electric car adopters are scrapping or replacing their cars when batteries that are no longer under warranty go haywire.