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Robin Young brings more than 25 years of broadcast experience to her role as host of Here & Now. She is a Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker who has also reported for NBC, CBS and ABC television and for several years was substitute host and correspondent for “The Today Show.” Learn more
Here & Now co-host Jeremy Hobson started telling stories on the radio when he was a kid and hasn’t stopped since. After joining Here & Now in 2013, he’s helped grow the program into public radio’s indispensable midday news magazine, nearly tripling the audience in just a few years. Learn more
Tonya Mosley is the third co-host of Here & Now, based in Los Angeles. Mosley has been the Silicon Valley bureau chief for KQED, the public radio station based in San Francisco. She is also the host of the new podcast Truth Be Told. As an Emmy and Murrow award-winning television, radio and print journalist, Mosley creatively uses her curiosity and tenacity to find and expose truths for the greater good of society. Learn more
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Election Security Ahead Of 2020; New Hampshire Primary Poll
January 23, 2020
Election security experts say a wider range of aggressors could interfere in the 2020 election. NPR election security editor Phil Ewing joins us to discuss how federal and state governments are working to combat election interference. And, a new poll shows Bernie Sanders peaking ahead of the New Hampshire primary. WBUR's Anthony Brooks reports.
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Vietnam War Movie 'The Last Full Measure'; Primaries Primer
January 23, 2020
The new film "The Last Full Measure" tells the story of the effort to upgrade the posthumous honors awarded to U.S. Air Force pararescue medic William Pitsenbarger to the Congressional Medal of Honor. Also, you may have questions about how preliminary elections work. What's the difference between primaries and caucuses? What's Super Tuesday? We discuss.
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Counting Calories To Lose Weight; Coronavirus Impacts Airlines
January 22, 2020
What if we've got it all wrong, and counting calories is not the way to lose weight? That could be the case and according to one Economist writer, "it's time to bury the world's most misleading measure." Also, as the number of deaths from the coronavirus in China rises to 17, the new outbreak is impacting airline travel.
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Watching The Impeachment Trial In Person; Fish Recipes For Winter
January 22, 2020
Members of the public can watch the impeachment trial of President Trump in person if they are able to get tickets from their senator. Host Robin Young talks to Mary Finn and Aidan Hollinger-Miles, who received tickets to watch the first day of the trial from the office of Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley. Also, chef Kathy Gunst shares three fish dishes that use smoked, frozen and canned fish.
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Social Mobility Better In Canada; Media Access To Impeachment Trial
January 21, 2020
The World Economic Forum published a new report on social mobility that ranks countries on how easy it is for a person born to a poor family to reach the middle class. Also, the media is pushing back against restrictions on covering the Senate impeachment trial. What does limited access for reporters mean for the public? We talk to NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
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2020 Census Starts In Remote Alaskan Villages; VA Smoking Ban
January 21, 2020
The 2020 U.S. census officially starts Tuesday in the remote villages of Alaska. NPR's census reporter, Hansi Lo Wang, is there and speaks with Robin Young about the day's events. Also, the recent smoking ban at all Veteran Administration medical facilities has been lauded for creating a healthier environment for veterans and federal employees. But the new smoke-free policy has been difficult for some veterans and staff, Stephanie Colombini of WUSF reports for the American Homefront Project.
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Secular Spirituality And Education; Historic Carousel Ride
January 20, 2020
What does spirituality look like in the classroom? Hundreds of educators, philanthropists and nonprofits recently convened at Columbia University Teachers College's "Spirituality in Education" conference to answer that question. Also, Sharon Langley was the first African American to ride the carousel at the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland on the day the park was formally integrated. Langley has now co-written a new children's book about it.
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Miscarrying During Australia Fires; Why Cannabis Stocks Fell
January 20, 2020
Wildfires in Australia have killed at least 28 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Gemma Carey, a professor at the University of New South Wales, talks to us about having a miscarriage during the fires and whether she still wants to have children. Many cannabis companies saw their stock prices soar in the first few months of 2019, only to see their valuations collapse. We speak with Jeremy Berke, senior reporter for Business Insider.
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Trump's Impeachment Legal Team; Bloomberg Outspends Rivals
January 17, 2020
Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz are set to join Trump's impeachment legal team. Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, joins us to discuss what this means for Trump's legal team. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent more on ads in his campaign for president than any of his rivals for the Democratic nomination. Ken Goldstein, a professor at the University of San Francisco, joins us to discuss.
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What It Takes To Make Clothes In The USA; Richmond Gun Rally Concerns
January 17, 2020
More than 95% of clothing sold in the U.S. is imported. But there are signs that "Made in America" is making a comeback. Host Peter O'Dowd takes a closer look. Also, Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a gun rights rally planned in Richmond on Monday. The rally has attracted the attention of militia and extremist groups.
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Disability Policy In 2020 Democratic Primary; Technology And Kindness
January 16, 2020
Where do the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on disability rights? We talk with the director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress about the major disability policies being discussed this election season. Also, technology and the web can be used to foster empathy, community and even spirituality. As part of our series on secular spirituality, Standford professor Jamil Zaki joins us to discuss the technology of kindness.
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California Gov. Newsom On Homelessness Plan; Illinois' Pot Shortage
January 16, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to us about his plan to address the state's growing homeless population and housing crisis. He has proposed a $1 billion plan. Also, Illinois residents bought nearly $11 million worth of recreational marijuana in the first five days after it became legal. WBEZ's Mariah Woelfel reports the demand sent dispensaries into a frenzy.
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New Evidence In Impeachment Investigation; Sonos Sues Google
January 15, 2020
As the House plans to transmit the articles of impeachment against Trump to the Senate, new evidence has surfaced from Lev Parnas, an associate of Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Also, Sonos is suing Google, alleging the company stole its intellectual property to develop its own smart speakers. Their case is the latest front in a growing battle for oxygen in a business increasingly dominated by tech giants.
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Great Migration Book; New Hampshire Voters On Democratic Debate
January 15, 2020
Here & Now's Tonya Mosley speaks with Blair Imani, author of the new illustrated history "Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream." The book tells the story of the migration of millions of African Americans to the northern states. And, host Jeremy Hobson speaks with three Democratic voters in Concord, New Hampshire, about last night's Democratic presidential debate.
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'Amazon' Warrior Women; Americans Help Fight Australia Fires
January 14, 2020
For centuries, scholars assumed that Greek myths about fierce warrior women they called "Amazons" were just that — myths. But new archeology confirms what modern historians like Adrienne Mayor had begun to suspect: Amazons were real, and they were actually Scythian nomads. Also, dozens of Americans have gone to Australia to help battle the wildfires scorching the country. Michelle Moore, a fire program specialist with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, recently returned from work with an aerial fire crew.
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The Swing Voter We Don't Talk About; U.S. Travel Restrictions To Cuba
January 14, 2020
What if we thought about swing voters not as Democratic to Republican transplants but as voters who stick with one party — or don't vote at all? Ibram Kendi argues in The Atlantic that we should look at young voters, voters of color and especially young voters of color as "the other swing voters" who could make or break a candidate's fortune, but are rarely central to the political conversation. Also, after banning all commercial airline flights to Cuba's provinces, the Trump administration says it's now stopping charter flights.
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Spirituality Without God; Making Smart Financial Decisions In 2020
January 13, 2020
What does it mean to be spiritual outside the confines of religion? This week, we'll explore that trend. We talk to Krista Tippett, creator and host of the public radio show "On Being." Also, with the near year upon us, Americans have a lot of money decisions to make. We check in with personal finance expert Jill Schlesinger about financial risks and making smart financial decisions.
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Dangers Of Sugar; Overestimating Immigrants' Use Of Public Assistance
January 13, 2020
Nutrition experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on sugar, with some comparing its adverse health effects to smoking. Host Robin Young speaks with Dr. Robert Lustig about the dangers of sugar. Also, new research from Harvard University looks at perceptions of immigrants and finds that across the U.S. and Europe, people generally overestimate the share of immigrants who are unemployed and on public assistance. We talk with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic.
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Puerto Rico Earthquake Recovery; An Oregon Rancher's Wolf Fence
January 10, 2020
A series of earthquakes has left much of Puerto Rico without power as government authorities still struggle to provide recovery years after hurricanes ravaged the island. Also, one cattle rancher in Oregon has lost eight cows and two dogs to a pack of wolves over the last few years. Now he's putting up a fence to keep them out, and he's even teamed up with the environmentalists that he often clashes with. Jes Burns has the story.
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Bryan Stevenson On 'Just Mercy'; Amazon Vs. FedEx
January 10, 2020
The new film, "Just Mercy," tells the story of an American lawyer's need for hope in the pursuit of justice. It's based on the real life of Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, and he joins us to discuss the new movie. And, Amazon has blocked third-party sellers from using FedEx for deliveries, which one New York University professor says could spell the end of FedEx. Scott Galloway joins us to discuss.
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Mother Of American Prisoner In Iran; Australia's Fires Raise Health Concerns
January 9, 2020
Joanne White has been anxiously watching the crisis in Iran, wondering what it means for her son. Michael White, a navy veteran, was arrested in 2018 in Iran and later sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of insulting the country's leader and posting a private photo online. Also, doctors are warning that the fires in Australia are having serious impacts on public health. One cardiologist in Canberra, Australia, explains.
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Study Links Social Media To Teen Anxiety, Depression; Remembering Kay Evans
January 9, 2020
A new study found that social media use, television viewing and computer use over a four-year period predicted more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents. We talk with study author Patricia Conrod about the research. Also, host Jeremy Hobson remembers his friend Kay Evans, who took care of him when he was a little kid growing up in Urbana, Illinois. Evans died last week at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer.
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Cancer Death Rates Fall; Plane Crash In Iran Kills All Aboard
January 8, 2020
A new study by the American Cancer Society shows a 29% decrease in cancer deaths between 1991 and 2017. The study's lead author joins us to discuss. Also, a Ukrainian plane bound for Kyiv crashed shortly after taking off in Tehran, Iran, killing all on board. The crash happened hours after Iran launched a missile strike against U.S. interests in Iraq.
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Australia Fires Highlight Coal's Role In Climate Crisis; Philadelphia's Juvenile Justice Reforms
January 8, 2020
The devastating fire season in Australia is highlighting how climate change is speeding up the spread of fires and how coal has had a part to play in this. We speak with Ian Dunlop, former chair of the Australian Coal Association, who now focuses on advocating for urgent action on climate change. Also, in Philadelphia, a shift from arresting students for minor offenses to offering diversion programs is being looked at as a model for other cities. YR Media's Zari Tarazona reports.
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California Firefighters Head To Australia; Layoffs At Pier 1 Imports
January 7, 2020
A group of 20 seasoned California firefighters, many of who battled the Saddleridge Fire in Southern California, left on Monday night to help fight the fires in Australia. Fire Chief Robert Garcia discusses this global firefighting effort. Also, Pier 1 Imports announced it's closing about 450 stores and laying off about 40% of its headquarters staff. MSNBC's Ali Velshi reports.
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Facebook Bans Deepfake Videos But Disinformation Remains Rampant Online
January 7, 2020
The move comes as the company is under increasing pressure to crack down on disinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
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Significance Of Iran's Cultural Sites; Facebook Bans Deepfakes
January 7, 2020
Trump's warned of bombing Iranian cultural sites, though U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the U.S. military does not plan to do so. We talk with a professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at Yale University about the significance of these historic sites. Also, Facebook says it's banning deepfakes, or videos manipulated with the intention to mislead. The move has already drawn criticism for not going far enough to combat the spread of disinformation.
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'Life-Changing' Brain Implants; Australia's Wildlife Impacted By Fires
January 6, 2020
It's estimated that nearly half a billion animals have been killed in the fires in Australia since September. But the researcher who came up with that figure says the situation could turn much worse as fires there continue to burn. We talk with an ecologist at the University of Sydney. Also, some patients have had success treating movement disorders like Parkinson's disease with neurostimulators — devices implanted in the brain during a procedure called deep brain stimulation surgery. Chemistry and biology teacher Cheryl Sansone had the surgery in 2015 and describes ...
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Former U.S. Defense Secretary On Iran; Why We're So Busy
January 6, 2020
Chuck Hagel, former Obama administration Defense Secretary and former Republican senator to Nebraska, speaks with us about developments in the confrontation with Iran. Also, has technology saved us time? The Atlantic's Derek Thompson asks why everyone is so busy, despite the proliferation of technologies meant to make our lives easier.
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Racial Bias In Prescribing Opioids; New Policy On Flavored Vaping
January 3, 2020
A new analysis concludes an estimated 14,000 black Americans would have died from the opioid crisis had they been prescribed the drugs at the same rate as their white counterparts. Also, vaping product manufacturers have 30 days to take fruit-, candy- and mint-flavored vaping cartridges off the market. The Trump administration announced a partial and temporary ban on the sales of those products. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.
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State Minimum Wages Increase; Top Iranian General Killed In U.S. Airstrike
January 3, 2020
While the federal minimum wage has not changed in a decade, the minimum wage did increase in 21 states at the start of the new year. Four other states are also set to increase their baseline pay later this year. Also, the U.S. killing of the top Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad is expected to have major repercussions. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us to discuss.
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Fairfax Students Can Skip School For Protests; World's 1st Synthetic Frog
January 2, 2020
Students in cities nationwide have been skipping classes to attend protests. And for the first time, Fairfax School District announced that students will have one excused absence every year for a protest they want to attend starting January 21. Also, instead of real frogs, students at one high school in Florida dissected the world's first-ever SynDaver synthetic frog.
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Mysteries Of Chronic Pain; Julián Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Race
January 2, 2020
Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. live with chronic pain, which is when a person's pain lasts longer than three months. National Geographic contributing writer Yudhijit Bhattacharjee joins us to discuss his reporting on the latest in pain research. And, Texas Democrat Julián Castro dropped out of the 2020 presidential race on Thursday. NPR's Scott Detrow joins us to discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
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Justice Roberts In Impeachment Trial; 2020 Travel Trips
January 1, 2020
The timing of the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump is still up in the air, but one thing is certain: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will be presiding over the trial. CNN legal analyst Joan Biskupic joins us to discuss the role and other areas of the trial. And, Here & Now transportation analyst Seth Kaplan shares his tips for travel in the new year. He says stay away from Japan in summer, but you might want to consider Canada or Hawaii.
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2020 National Security Challenges; Vegan Pilot
January 1, 2020
Expressing deep frustration over stalled nuclear talks, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is warning today of unspecified "shocking" action. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh with MIT's Security Studies Program joins us to discuss. And, pilot Matthew Ayers knows how difficult it can be to eat healthy on the road, especially for vegan travelers. He hosts a website called the Vegan Pilot where he gives tips to vegan and vegetarian travelers.
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U.S. Population Growth Slows; 'Hair' 40th Anniversary
December 31, 2019
New Census numbers show the U.S. population is growing at its slowest pace in decades. William Frey, a demographer and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins us to discuss why. And, the cast of "Hair" got together for a reunion in New York earlier this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film. The movie was first a hit Broadway musical that debuted in 1968.
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2020 Economic Outlook; Former Obama Speechwriter Embraces Judaism
December 30, 2019
The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all reached record highs in 2019. Grant Thornton Chief Economist Diane Swonk joins us to discuss the state of the economy and whether strong U.S. markets will continue into 2020. A former speechwriter for Michelle and Barack Obama recently dove back into centuries of Jewish texts that gave her a new moral compass. Sarah Hurwitz joins us to discuss the experience, which she wrote about in her new book, "Here All Along."
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Environmental Impact Of Touring; Best Films Of 2019
December 30, 2019
The rock band Coldplay recently announced it will pause touring because of environmental reasons. Another British band, Massive Attack, has teamed up with the University of Manchester's Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to look at how to limit carbon emissions on tour. We speak with Tyndall's director, Carly McLaughlan. Also, host Robin Young speaks with Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr about his picks for best films of 2019, topped by the French film "Portrait of a Lady On Fire."
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Deaf DJ Feels The Beat; What 'Blue Zones' Can Teach Us About Health
December 27, 2019
Although he can't hear, Nico DiMarco has always loved music and feeling the vibrations through his body. DiMarco is now a popular DJ with a large following. Mikaela Lefrak of WAMU reports. Also, as the start of 2020 nears, many of us are thinking about New Year's resolutions. One of the most common is to get healthier. People living in "Blue Zones," some of the oldest groups of people in the world, have a particular approach to living a long and happy life. Host Peter O'Dowd speaks with Dan Buettner.
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Year In Climate Change; FDA Raises Smoking Age To 21
December 27, 2019
Climate change-linked floods, storms and wildfires battered countries across the world in 2019. Environmental journalist Zoe Schlanger joins us to talk about how climate change affected us this year. Also, the FDA has officially raised the legal age of purchase for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. The new regulation was part of a spending package Trump signed. We talk to Jeffrey Hardesty of Johns Hopkins University about the change.
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Farmers Fight Climate Change With Biochar; Bringing '1917' To Life
December 26, 2019
Biochar is made from natural materials such as straw and shells, and it can sequester carbon. Jon Kalish reports on New England entrepreneurs, farmers and gardeners turning to biochar to improve soil. Also, host Peter O'Dowd speaks with cinematographer Roger Deakins and editor Lee Smith about their work in the new film "1917."
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Science Stories Of The Decade; Housing Affordability Crisis
December 26, 2019
The first clear image of a black hole and a revolutionary method for modifying genes were among the top advancements in science in this decade. NPR science correspondent Joe Palca reviews the top science stories. Also, the median home price in Santa Fe, New Mexico, hit a record high last year. The state is one of many places in the country facing a growing crisis of housing affordability.
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Americans Are Driving Less; Best Foods Of 2019
December 25, 2019
The American Public Transportation Associated clocked a 2.2% national increase in public ridership for the third quarter of 2019. We discuss why more Americans are choosing public transportation, despite the fact that the economy is strong. Also, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst talks about her standout foods (and one organizational tool) of the year.
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Tanesha Bannister's 1st Christmas Out Of Prison; What Makes People Happy
December 25, 2019
This holiday season marks Tanesha Bannister's first Christmas with her family in 16 years. In 2004, Bannister received a life sentence for conspiring to sell crack and cocaine. Her second chance came this year when she was freed along with some 3,000 former federal inmates under the First Step Act. Also, new research looks at available data to find what makes people happy around the world, and what life events tend to have the biggest impact on overall happiness.
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Trump Criticizes Environmental Regulations; Top Songs Of The Decade
December 24, 2019
President Trump railed against wind turbines and other environmental regulations over the weekend. We take a look at his attacks with Washington Post reporter Toluse Olorunnipa. And, Billboard's senior director of charts Gary Trust joins us to discuss the top songs of the decade from Maroon 5 to Bruno Mars.
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Elf School In Iceland; Poverty Rate Increase In U.S. Counties
December 24, 2019
Surveys in Iceland show most of the country's residents believe elves exist. Yes, elves. Host Robin Young visits Reykjavik's The Elf School to find out more about the country's "Hidden People." Also, the poverty rate across all counties in the U.S. fell from 2016 to 2018. But the numbers aren't evenly distributed. One-third of counties saw the rate of poverty increase.
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Baking Icelandic Lava Bread; A Jolly Good Year For Christmas Tree Farmers
December 23, 2019
Iceland's lava bread is a sweet rye loaf baked in metal pots that are buried in volcanic sand. Here & Now visited a baker to learn how the bread is baked. Also, Chal Landgren, a Christmas tree expert, tells us why 2019 has been a particularly good year for Christmas tree growers, and he answers other questions related to the holiday tradition.
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North Korea Warns Of 'Christmas Gift'; Christmas A Cappella
December 23, 2019
A new satellite image of a factory where North Korea makes military equipment has renewed concern that Kim Jong Un could launch a rocket or missile test in the coming days. Host Robin Young talks with Joel Wit, senior fellow at the Henry Stimson Center, about how such a test could further damage stalled nuclear talks with the U.S. Also, host Robin Young's high school choir director Ron Cohen joins us to share some of his favorite Christmas a cappella tunes.
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Georgia Reinstates Voters After Massive Purge; Generation Z Voters
December 20, 2019
Georgia's secretary of state reinstated 22,000 of the more than 300,000 voters who were purged from the rolls earlier this week. Voting rights organization Fair Fight sued to block the purge and fighting for 100,000 more voters to be reinstated. Reporter Emil Moffatt of WABE in Atlanta joins us for the latest. And, one in 10 eligible voters in the 2020 election with be part of Generation Z. Here & Now talks with three young California voters about what matters to them in the upcoming election.
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12 Trump Judicial Nominees Confirmed; Meals On Wheels Funding
December 20, 2019
The Senate confirmed 12 of President Trump's judicial nominees on Thursday. According to Slate's Mark Joseph Stern, Trump has now appointed nearly one-fifth of all district court judges. Also, Meals On Wheels helps millions of seniors who are food insecure. But the program is serving 21 million fewer meals than in 2005 because of relatively flat funding from Congress. We speak with the Meals on Wheels America CEO.
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