Here and Now
Weekdays Noon to 2pm
Here! Now! Imperative: not to be avoided: necessary. In a typical week, the show will cover not only all the big news stories, but also the stories behind the stories, or some of the less crucial but equally intriguing things happening in the world.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reassure him of U.S. support as Russian attacks increase.
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He's accused of accepting bribes — including gold bars and a Mercedes convertible — in exchange for political favors.
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V.V. Ganeshanathan's book explores how the Sri Lankan civil war changed the lives of one young Tamil woman and her family.
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Some areas changed zones in the Department of Agriculture’s new maps, meaning they may be suited for growing different kinds of plants with different schedules.
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On Monday, we spoke with Dr. Mahmoud Sabha, an American doctor volunteering at the European Hospital in southern Gaza with the Palestinian American Medical Association. He has been unable to leave.
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Connecticut Sun President Jen Rizzotti talks about how her team and others are preparing to face Clark as well as the huge recent success of the league.
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Officials cite economic and security concerns with having the highly subsidized, internet-connected cars on U.S. roads.
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At least 10 states have banned balloon releases, citing the plastic pollution caused by the deflated balloons.
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LaDarrion Williams' new young adult novel follows a Black teen learning to harness his ancestral magic. Before it was a novel, it was a failed TV pilot. Before that, it was a tweet.