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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Why China is watching Iran-Israel ceasefire closely
China gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.
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'The Network' podcast tracks the rise of abortion pills post-Roe
Tuesday is the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. In that time, about 40% of U.S. states have increased their abortion restrictions. But that hasn’t stopped abortions from happening.
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Meet the church community that uses psychedelics
Curiosity about psychedelics may get people in the door, but community is what keeps them coming back.
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When life brings cicadas, some make art
Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across several states.
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Why some companies want you to switch to an electric grill
Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel, but some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change as a reason to switch.
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Taliban bans chess
Islam has long had a vexed relationship with chess, although Muslims historically helped spread the game
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What cutting federal funds could mean for PFAS removal
Rural water systems are especially worried about the Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever limits on PFAS in drinking water. Removing them is expensive, and federal funds to help are in jeopardy under President Trump.
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Chesapeake Bay restoration hangs in the balance with Trump's proposed budget
Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But will those improvements continue?
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What is the future of U.S. shipbuilding?
The U.S. is no longer a player in the world of commercial shipbuilding. But that could change.
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As hurricane season gets underway, North Carolina residents are still recovering from Helene
In Swannanoa, North Carolina, the only produce available is distributed weekly by a local charity.
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NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by ICE
Authorities detained Lander for several hours on Tuesday as he tried to accompany people out of routine immigration court hearings.
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Remembering pianist and poet Alfred Brendel
Brendel was widely praised for his cerebral, lucid interpretations of standard classical repertoire, including recordings of sonatas by Mozart and Beethoven.