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A gifted journalist, Robin Young is a superb interviewer and versatile host who can go deep on the Syria crisis and then pivot to heartfelt, probing human interviews. She’s a Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker, and has been at the helm of Here & Now for a decade.
Co-host Jeremy Hobson joins Here & Now from his role hosting the Marketplace Morning Report. Adept at taking complex news and making it comprehensible and engaging for listeners, Jeremy will be an equal partner with Robin Young, bringing his trademark candor and energy to the program.
Here & Now is a co-production between NPR and WBUR.
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On Stage: Broadway Shows From Vampires To Vegas
Friday, January 23, 2015
New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley says this season is a "surprisingly good one," and shares his picks.
Boyish Engineer-Turned-Protester Could Be Next Greek Prime Minister
Friday, January 23, 2015
Greeks will elect a new government on Sunday, and the new prime minister could be a charismatic leftist named Alexis Tsipras.
Ebola Denial Still A 'Huge Problem,' Despite Few New Cases In Guinea
Friday, January 23, 2015
The number of new Ebola cases in Guinea is dropping steadily, but there are still places where people are performing unsafe burials.
After Hacking Attack, Sony Delays Earnings Announcement
Friday, January 23, 2015
The company said Sony Pictures had to shut down its entire computer network, and that many programs were still not up and running.
How 'The Good War' In Afghanistan Went Bad
Friday, January 23, 2015
Jack Fairweather's new book argues the war could turn out to be the defining tragedy of the 21st century.
Washington State 911 Operators Want To Know if You're A Veteran
Friday, January 23, 2015
Recruits at the state Law Enforcement Academy are learning how to handle calls involving military personnel and veterans.
What Now For The Arab Spring?
Friday, January 23, 2015
The collapse of Yemen's government raises concerns that it will become more of a breeding ground for extremism.
Remembering The Children's Blizzard Of 1888
Friday, January 23, 2015
At this time of year in 1888, people across the Upper Midwest were mourning the deaths of hundreds of people -- most of them children.
How To Keep That Fitness Resolution
Friday, January 23, 2015
It's that time of year when the post-New Year's crowd at the gym starts to thin. We get advice on how to stick with it.
Duke Basketball Coach On The Verge Of 1,000th Win
Friday, January 23, 2015
Jeff Tiberii of North Carolina Public Radio reports on the milestone within reach for Duke University's legendary "Coach K."