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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A view of the war in Gaza from Israel
The antiwar movement in Israel has largely been driven by the desire to return the hostages home, but now there is a growing number focusing on the plight of Palestinians.
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Remembering author Edmund White
Edmund White helped usher in a wave of literary coming-out fiction with his 1982 novel, “A Boy’s Own Story.” White died Tuesday in New York City.
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Colorado River groundwater at risk
A meager amount of melted snowpack is trickling down the river.
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Retreating to metaphorical gardens
There’s a related expression from Italy that can mean to insulate yourself from the world’s unpleasantness.
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Seattle band The Head and the Heart return to their roots with new album 'Aperture'
The band is currently touring.
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RFK Jr. says he wants to limit exposure to toxic substances. But testing and regulation infrastructure face cuts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, is calling for substantive action to limit Americans’ exposure to toxic substances, arguing that these contribute to poor health.
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What's behind the 'office siren' trend?
It's Been a Minute host Brittany Luse is joined by Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino to discuss the "freakification" of office wear: the office siren.
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Would-be home buyers are staying on the sidelines
Some folks who planned to buy a home this spring have changed their plans, citing political and economic uncertainty.
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Memory cafes serve people with memory loss and their caregivers
Memory loss experts say they may become an even more important tool in the face of federal cuts to health programs.
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Why Energy Secretary Chris Wright believes climate change isn't a crisis
Wright is a former oil and gas executive who calls himself a "climate realist."
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How a new opera gives a voice to the nonverbal
The production has worked for five years to develop technology to give two nonverbal actors a voice.
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How some chefs work to cut down microplastics in food
Microplastics are getting into our bodies. And how we prepare food could be a big reason why.