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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How Trump's immigration policies could impact the horse racing industry
The horse-racing industry is dependent on workers on temporary H-2B visas.
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Buildings and light pollution pose deadly threat to migrating birds. Here's how you can help
Spring migration can be a deadly journey for billions of birds as they travel north. Several cities in the Midwest create an especially deadly path for birds where light pollution and buildings confuse them.
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How the war on drugs helped stock our grocery store shelves
A few decades ago, finding blueberries in a grocery store out of season was a rarity. Not so much these days.
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What federal worker cuts mean for wildfire threats this season
The Trump administration's dramatic staffing cuts at federal lands agencies like the Forest Service are causing anxiety in tinder-dry New Mexico.
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How Catholics in Asia are remembering Pope Francis
Pope Francis is being remembered in Asia for his intense engagement with the region.
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How video services can help people with dementia
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease.
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Cascarones live on, despite rising egg prices
Cracking cascarones, or decorated confetti eggs, is a playful tradition during Easter in the Mexican American culture from the Southwest.
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Why is the 'R-word' back in public dialogue?
"It’s Been A Minute" host Brittany Luse noticed the resurgence of a word online: the "R-word." It's something she thought had previously been banished from discourse.
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Trump deploys soldiers to help with border enforcement
In a rural and sweeping pocket of far West Texas, the Trump administration is pushing forward with its militarization campaign, sending up to 500 troops to help carry out the administration's border security efforts.
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Video captures colossal squid in its natural habitat for the first time
The sighting comes 100 years after the discovery of the species.
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How the Ukrainian community in Austin is coping with the war, honoring their homeland
Ukrainians in the U.S. are worried about their loved ones and the future of their homeland. Some try to help from here.
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Biden to speak on protecting Social Security
Former President Joe Biden will return to Chicago Tuesday night to speak before a national gathering of disability advocates focused on protecting and strengthening Social Security.