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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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DMX's Everlasting Legacy; Terence Blanchard's 'Da 5 Bloods' Score
April 12, 2021
Jazz composer Terence Blanchard is nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Score for his work on Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods." He joins us. And, rapper DMX has died but his legacy will live forever. The Undefeated's Justin Tinsley explains the lessons to embrace from DMX's life and death.
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Renewable Energy Under Biden; Mermaid Museums
April 12, 2021
Biden's infrastructure plan promises to clean up the country's electricity system. Leah Stoke, assistant professor of political science at UC Santa Barbara, explains. And, two new museums devoted to mermaids recently opened independently of each other. Tom Banse of the Northwest News Network gives us a look into the museum in Washington state.
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Brockhampton's 'Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine'; Sea Turtle Nests
April 9, 2021
Brockhampton announced that their new album, "Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine," will be one of their last. Kevin Abstract and Romil Hemnani discuss how a year in isolation shaped the new sound. And, the state of Georgia is concerned that loggerhead sea turtles nest now face a threat from a federal change in ship canal dredging. WABE's Molly Samuel reports.
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Future Of Electric Cars; Impact Of Arecibo Telescope Collapse
April 9, 2021
Biden's infrastructure plan calls for $174 billion to rev up the American market for electric cars. We speak to Nora Naughton, WSJ auto reporter, and Jonathan Levy of electric vehicle charging company EVgo. And, writer Daniel Alarcón says when the world-renowned Arecibo telescope collapsed in December, it was a crushing blow to astronomers and to the island of Puerto Rico.
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Rhiannon Giddens' New Album; Trauma From Systemic Racism
April 8, 2021
Rhiannon Giddens joins us to discuss "They're Calling Me Home," the new album she recorded with her partner Francesco Turrisi. And, Minneapolis racial trauma expert Resmaa Menakem says for Black and Brown Americans, trauma is passed down from generation to generation, becoming a physical manifestation of the systemic racism the U.S. is only now starting to acknowledge.
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Rethinking Personal Boundaries After COVID-19; Camden's 'Hoodbrarian'
April 8, 2021
As more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, journalist Celeste Headlee says this time can serve as an opportunity to rethink what our personal lives could look like going forward. And, WHYY's P. Kenneth Burns tells us about one woman helping to bring more books to Camden, New Jersey's more than 70,000 residents.
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Andes Running Challenge; Future Of Homework
April 7, 2021
Tyler Andrews, one of the fastest trail runners in the world, aims to beat times for 10 of the most challenging mountains and volcanoes in South America. He joins us from Ecuador. And, when students attend school from home, all work is by definition homework. WHYY's Alan Yu reports how parents and teachers are rethinking it.
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New Book Explains 'How To Be An Adult'; 'Life After The Gunshot' Series
April 7, 2021
Julie Lythcott-Haims talks about her new book "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult." And, researcher Joseph Richardson and violence intervention specialist Che Bullock have helped 116 young men through coping with their gun violence trauma. They talk about their efforts, which they're turning into a documentary series called "Life After The Gunshot."
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Light Spring Recipes; Black Pastor Conducts 'Unchurched' Funerals
April 6, 2021
After a pandemic winter, resident chef Kathy Gunst shares several lighter dishes for spring. And, Rev. Irene Monroe has been conducting daily Zoom funerals since last March. Monroe joins host Robin Young to talk about her community and her experience over the last year.
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All About Caracaras, The Raptor Birds; Mobile Vaccinations In Colorado
April 6, 2021
Author Jonathan Meiburg discusses "A Most Remarkable Creature," his new book about his quest to learn more about caracaras, the raptor birds. And, Colorado Public Radio's Stina Sieg reports on an effort in Mesa County, Colorado, to bring vaccines to medically vulnerable residents.
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Advice For Job Seekers; Political Crisis in Jordan
April 5, 2021
CBS News' Jill Schlesinger talks about the economy adding 916,000 jobs in March and what that means for people looking for work. And, a political crisis is unfolding in Jordan. The country's deputy prime minister has accused a former crown prince of plotting against the government. BBC's Lyse Doucet shares what to know.
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Young Jewish Women Resistance Fighters; Negative Pandemic Coverage
April 5, 2021
Judy Batalion, author of "The Light of Days," discusses the stories of young women resistance fighters in Polish Jewish ghettos during World War II. And, Dartmouth economics professor Bruce Sacerdote felt that news coverage of the pandemic was often more negative than what scientists or actual data suggested. He explains his research into the media's negative COVID-19 coverage.
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Brown University Students Call For Reparations; Chauvin Trial Week 1
April 2, 2021
Undergrads at Brown University are calling on the institution to offer reparations to the descendants of the enslaved people owned by and tied to the Brown family. Jason Carroll, student body president, joins us. And, we look back on week one of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in the death of George Floyd.
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'My Broken Language' Memoir; Fixing Urban Design Inequities
April 2, 2021
Playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes joins us to talk about her new memoir "My Broken Language." Also, in 1968, an elevated extension of Interstate 10 was built to cut through New Orleans' Claiborne Avenue, a key business corridor for the city's Black community. Biden's infrastructure plan promises to undo some of the damage done by highway construction in the past.
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How Vaccine Passports Work; What Voting Reform Means For Elections
April 1, 2021
This week, New York became the first state to launch a vaccine passport, called the Excelsior Pass, developed with IBM. IBM's Jason Kelley explains how it works. And, Brennan Center for Justice voting rights expert Myrna Perez explains how states are changing their voting rules and what federal legislation would do to counterbalance state laws if passed.
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'No-No Boy' New Album; College President On Future Of Education
April 1, 2021
Julian Saporiti's musical project "No-No Boy" tells stories rooted in his own family history. He talks about his new album, "1975." And, Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell reflects on the school's achievements during his 15-year tenure and the impact of COVID-19 on higher education.
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Smithsonian Museum Documents Pandemic; Supporting Asian Parents
March 31, 2021
New York nurse Sandra Lindsay received the first COVID-19 vaccine shot in the U.S. Her vaccination record card, scrubs and hospital ID badge are now part of the Smithsonian's coronavirus collection. And, many young adults like YR Media's Amber Ly are trying to spend more time supporting their parents after recent violent attacks against Asians.
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Lightning Sparks Life; Oscar Best Original Song Nominees
March 31, 2021
Scientists thought that a key ingredient for life must have come to early Earth from meteorites. But as NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce reports, a new study suggests a surprising alternative source: lightning strikes. And, we take our annual look at the nominees for the Oscar's Best Original Song with Variety film music writer Jon Burlingame.
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Perks Of 'A World Without Email'; Immigration At Arizona's Border
March 30, 2021
Cal Newport's new book "A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload" explains the problems with the way workplaces rely on email. He joins us with more. And, Republican Mayor Douglas Nicholls says 1,700 migrants have been released into his town of Yuma, Arizona. He explains how the situation differs from reports from the Texas borders.
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Intersection Of Freedom And Responsibility; Final Four Cutouts
March 30, 2021
Linguist George Lakoff explains why at this moment, Americans should be discussing what our responsibility is to others when we live in a democracy that grants us individual freedoms, and how politics frames that conversation. Also, Joe DiPietro, co-founder of Perk Social, the company behind fan cutouts being made for the upcoming Final Four NCAA basketball game, joins us.
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Understanding Gun Trauma To Prevent Violence; No Houses To Buy
March 29, 2021
Researcher Jennifer Carlson co-wrote in a New York Times op-ed that Americans need to understand gun trauma in order to treat the public health crisis of gun violence. And, a record-low housing supply is pushing prices up and making the market to buy a new home more competitive than ever. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger shares the latest.
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No-Recipe Recipes; Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
March 29, 2021
New York Times food editor Sam Sifton joins us to discuss his new book "The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes." Also, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is scheduled to launch soon for his second spaceflight to the International Space Station. He talks about his upcoming expedition and how being in space for months at a time affects the body.
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Amanda Gorman's Poem Translations; Trauma Of Mass Shootings
March 26, 2021
Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem has been translated into multiple languages. Two translators have quit or been fired after criticism that they did not share Gorman's race or life experiences. A linguist joins us to discuss. Also, the attack in a supermarket in Boulder marks the third Denver-area shooting in the last two decades in which 10 or more people died.
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Losing A Loved One To QAnon; COVID-19 Cases Spike In Michigan
March 26, 2021
BuzzFeed News reporter Albert Samaha's mother is a staunch supporter of QAnon. He talks about struggling to convince her that the conspiracy theory is a lie. And, Michigan's seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is 122%, one of the highest rates in the country. Debra Furr-Holden, associate dean for public health integration at Michigan State University, joins us.
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Future Of Education; Gun Owners For Responsible Ownership Co-Founder
March 25, 2021
Ger Vue, a high school guidance counselor in Minnesota, talks about the tools students will need to succeed in the future. And, Paul Kemp started Gun Owners for Responsible Ownership after his brother-in-law was killed by a gunman at a mall in 2012. He joins us to discuss the need for action after mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, Colorado.
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Passover Dessert Recipes; Tracking Cougars In Washington
March 24, 2021
Passover begins this Saturday. Chef Kathy Gunst shares a few Passover dessert recipes with us. Also, one researcher in northeastern Washington state is working to find a way to ensure that cougars avoid people, pets and livestock. His tools? Dogs and podcasts. Northwest Public Broadcasting's Courtney Flatt reports.
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Sandy Hook Parent Talks Gun Control Reform; Closing The Wage Gap
March 24, 2021
In 2012, Mark Barden's son Daniel was killed in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. He talks about the frustrations he faces in his advocacy. And, data shows women earn 82% of men's annual earnings on average. Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter and Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women's Law Center discuss how to close the wage gap.
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New Dead Sea Scrolls Unearthed; Defining Hate Crimes
March 23, 2021
New Dead Sea Scrolls fragments have been unearthed in desert caves in the West Bank. Israel Antiquities Authority's Oren Ableman joins us. And, the shooting at Atlanta-area spas is raising questions about how hate crimes are defined and prosecuted by law enforcement. Law professor Jeannine Bell, who has studied hate crimes for two decades, explains.
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Comedian Jo Koy's 'Mixed Plate'; Tinder Invests In Background Checks
March 23, 2021
Comedian Jo Koy talks about his new memoir "Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo."And, Tinder is investing in the nonprofit Garbo, which will provide users a way to see if people they meet on the app have a history of violent crime. Garbo founder and CEO Kathryn Kosmides joins us.
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The Role Of Racism In Atlanta Shootings; AstraZeneca Trial Data
March 22, 2021
After last week's shootings in Atlanta, Sung Yeon Choimorrow, executive director of the National Asian Pacific Women's Forum, discusses how stereotypes about Asian women have resulted in a culture of violence. And, data from the AstraZeneca U.S. Phase III vaccine trials found the vaccine is 100% at preventing severe disease and hospitalization. Dr. Angela Rasmussen talks about the data.
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Pandemic Reshapes Beauty Industry; NCAA Transgender Politics
March 22, 2021
Lamik Beauty founder Kim Roxie talks about creating space for Black-owned brands and the pandemic's impact on makeup. Also, the NCAA has not yet acted in response to a number of states that have proposed new laws to restrict athletic activities of transgender girls and women. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.
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How Two Lifelong Comics Fans Are Increasing Representation Of People Of Color
March 19, 2021
Host Tonya Mosley continues her conversation with author Jesse Holland and illustrator John Jennings in this special edition of Here & Now's podcast.
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Bill Strings Wins Bluegrass Grammy; New Miami Police Chief
March 19, 2021
Billy Strings talks about his album "Home," which won Best Bluegrass Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. Also, Houston police chief Art Acevedo has been chosen to head up the Miami Police Department. He became a national figure when he marched with protestors after the police killing of George Floyd. He joins us.
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What Are NFTs?; Carl Hiaasen Retires From The Miami Herald
March 19, 2021
There's something of a digital gold rush going on right now in the brave new world of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. "Endless Thread" host Ben Brock Johnson explains. And, Carl Hiaasen retired as a columnist for the Miami Herald. He began with the paper as a reporter in 1976 and has been writing a column since 1985.
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'Notes From The Bathroom Line'; Auction Prices Soar
March 18, 2021
Editor Amy Solomon and contributor Ayo Edibiri discuss "Notes from the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-Grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy." Also, there's growing interest in high-end collectibles of all sorts during the pandemic, causing auction prices to skyrocket. Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions, explains why.
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Tererai Trent Pays It Forward; Cutting Back Kids' Screen Time
March 18, 2021
Tererai Trent grew up in poverty in rural Zimbabwe where she dreamed of getting an education. Today she's one of the world's most recognized voices for quality education and rural empowerment. And, experts advised parents to relax about screen time during the past year. But is it time to scale back all that screen time? Dr. Jenny Radesky joins us.
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Radicalized Young Americans; 10 Years Of Syria's Civil War
March 17, 2021
Right-wing extremist groups operate in ways that echo groups like ISIS. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston explores how a sense of purpose inspired an 18 year old to breach the Capitol. Also, this week marks a decade since the beginning of the Syrian civil war. CNN's Arwa Damon joins us to discuss her reporting of the conflict.
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Tips On Traveling Safely; Grammys Reflect A Moment In Music
March 17, 2021
Air travel is starting to pick up again, but is it safe to travel? President of Uniglobe Travel Designers Elizabeth Blount McCormick answers listeners' questions about taking a vacation. And, this year's Grammys featured history-making achievements and thought-provoking performances. Jenna Wortham of The New York Times Magazine and Ivie Ani of AMAKA Studio join us to discuss.
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Mexico And Marijuana; The Barbecue King
March 16, 2021
Mexico is close to legalizing recreational marijuana and having one of the biggest cannabis markets in the world. Ryan Berg of the American Enterprise Institute explains what that will look like. And, in the early 1900s, Henry Perry changed the barbecue scene in Kansas City. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin shares the story of how this Black entrepreneur created an American institution.
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Finding Beds For Mental Health Patients; Journalists Killed In 2020
March 16, 2021
One mother's 8-year-old son had to wait for over a month to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital where he could get the care he needs. She talks about how having to board in a hospital damages young mental health patients. And, a total of 65 journalists were killed worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Journalists.
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Diversity In Oscar Nominations; Tips For Filing Taxes
March 15, 2021
KPCC entertainment reporter John Horn talks about the Oscar nominations, which were announced Monday morning. And CBS's Jill Schlesinger shares tips on filing your 2020 tax return.
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Space Command Relocation Investigation; English Language Learners Struggle
March 15, 2021
The Department of Defense is looking into a Trump administration order to move the U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. As Dan Boyce of CPR reports, critics say the order to move was politically motivated. And, because of the pandemic, education experts are worried that achievement gaps are widening, especially for English language learners. CapRadio's Pauline Bartolone reports.
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Jacob Collier's 'Djesse Vol. 3'; Study Of Police Killings In Cities
March 12, 2021
Jacob Collier's latest album, "Djesse Vol. 3," has earned him three Grammy nominations. He joins us to explain the album, his creative process and more. And, a new study finds that in comparing cities that saw Black Lives Matter protests from 2014 to 2019 to those that didn't, police killings decreased. Travis Campbell, the study's author, talks about his findings.
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Neflix Password-Sharing Crackdown; Texas Lifts Ban On Prison Visits
March 12, 2021
Netflix knows many of its 200 million subscribers share their login information with others. The company plans to crack down on that practice with various verification tactics. Also, starting Monday, Texas prisoners will be able to see their loved ones in person again with some restrictions. Kirsten Ricketts, who hasn't seen her husband since March 13, 2020, joins us.
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Brooke Eden's 'Sunroof' Celebrates Love; Road Salt Impacts Ecosystems
March 11, 2021
After years of being told to keep quiet about her relationship, country singer Brooke Eden is being honest about her partner. She explains how country music is shifting. And, spring rains wash rock salt used to melt snow into rivers and streams, which can destroy freshwater ecosystems. WBUR's Jesse Remedios reports on why this problem has no simple fix.
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Kentucky Police Bill; Iowa Reporter Acquitted
March 11, 2021
Lawmakers in Kentucky voted to advance a bill that would make it a crime to taunt a police officer. Sen. Danny Carroll, a retired police officer and the bill's lead sponsor, joins us. And, jurors in Iowa have found reporter Andrea Sahouri not guilty of failing to disperse and interfering with official acts while covering a protest last year.
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Surviving COVID-19 With Down Syndrome; Next Gen Army Helicopters
March 10, 2021
People with Down syndrome are prone to serious illness or even death if they get COVID-19. WBUR's Callum Borchers shares one man's story. Also, the U.S. Army is planning to give their helicopters a significant reboot. A new initiative encouraged companies to prototype rotorcraft with better range and speed. As Ari Daniel of IEEE Spectrum reports.
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'Through The Cracks' Podcast; Scientists Discover New 'Super-Earth'
March 10, 2021
The new "Through The Cracks" podcast revisits the disappearance of 8-year-old Relisha Rudd from a Washington, D.C., homeless shelter seven years ago. Host Jonquilyn Hill joins us. And, new research says the latest "super-Earth" discovery could help us better understand our own world. Trifon Trifonov led the research team.
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Zesty Lemon Recipes; Debt Relief For Farmers Of Color
March 9, 2021
Chef Kathy Gunst suggests using lemon to brighten up your late winter/early spring meals. She shares recipes for sole with lemon, lemon pudding and a lemon pound cake. And, the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill includes funds for debt relief and support for farmers of color. John Boyd Jr., a fourth-generation farmer in Virginia, explains its significance.
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Reimagining Policing In Cities; Wave Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills
March 9, 2021
Professor Cornell William Brooks' class at Harvard University set out to provide a working roadmap to transform policing. Brooks and a student join us to discuss their project. Also, LGBTQ communities and transgender people are being targeted in statehouses across the country. Reporter Kate Sosin breaks it down for us.
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