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Robin YoungRobin 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

 

Jeremy HobsonHere & 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 

Here & Now is a co-production between NPR and WBUR.

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The tasty rebrand of Asian carp; FIFA's use of AI

July 1, 2022

If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em. That's the new battle cry for Illinois fisheries managers who are trying to rebrand four invasive species of Asian carp. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports. And, ​​it's no secret that soccer fans are extremely passionate about the game — but in recent years, some of that fan fervor has crossed the line into online harassment of players. Femi Oke, host of "The Stream" on Al Jazeera English, joins us.
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California passes the nation's strictest plastic law; Tips and advice on medical debt

July 1, 2022

California says two-thirds of all plastic packaging must be recyclable or compostable within the next decade. Senior editor for Bloomberg Michael Regan joins us. And, a joint investigation by Kaiser Health News and NPR has found that 100 million Americans are struggling with debt arising from healthcare costs. Jeanne Pinder, CEO and founder of ClearHealthCosts.com, shares her tips and advice.
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Mary Pipher's new memoir; Kansas City's gay rights movement before Stonewall

June 30, 2022

Best-selling author of "Reviving Ophelia" Mary Pipher talks about her new memoir, "A Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence." And, before the Stonewall Inn raid in 1969, gay rights groups organized in Kansas City, Missouri, creating inroads of their own. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin reports.
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Big Mama Thorton's original 'Hound Dog'; Texas talk show host comes out trans

June 30, 2022

Elvis Presley's hit "Hound Dog" actually belongs to blues singer Willie Mae Thornton, also known as Big Mama Thornton. Author Maureen Mahon tells us about Thorton and the impact of Black women on rock 'n' roll. And, Mikaela Taylor, the host of the "Morning Mayhem Show" in Kerrville, Texas, has publicly came out to her listeners as a transgender woman. Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports.
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Summer reading picks; Author Xiran Jay Zhao talks new LGBTQ+ book

June 29, 2022

Creator and host of "The Stacks" Traci Thomas shares some summer reading suggestions. And, best-selling author Xiran Jay Zhao talks about their latest book, "Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor. It centers around a gay Chinese American boy who discovers he was born to host the spirit of the first Chinese emperor.
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North Carolina grapples with PFAS contamination; An ode to a beloved suitcase

June 29, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency now says there is no safe amount of the "forever chemical" PFAS in drinking water. WHQR's Kelly Kenoyer explains how the warning is playing out at a North Carolina chemical plant. And, Katy Sewall of "The Bittersweet Life" podcast shares an essay on the impossible challenge of looking objectively at a much-loved piece of luggage.
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Diablo: Immortal controversy: Florida synagogue sues over abortion restrictions

June 28, 2022

Diablo: Immortal has raked in a reported $24 million in its first two weeks as a free, downloadable game. However, some people say their business model tricks users into spending money. Polygon's Maddy Myers joins us. And, a law, that takes effect on June 6 in Florida that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, is being challenged on religious grounds by a Jewish synagogue in Palm Beach County. They say Florida's law violates the right to freedom of religion and privacy in Florida's Constitution. Former Congressmen Rabbi Barry Silver joins us.
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It's thyme for herb season; Don't worry about the robot revolution

June 27, 2022

Kathy Gunst's three new recipes are all herb-forward ("herbaceous" as chefs might say) as well as a guide to some of her favorite herbs. And, earlier this month, Google engineer Blake Lemoine claimed the company's artificial intelligence had achieved sentience. While Lemoine's claims made waves online, many experts are pretty skeptical. University of Washington professor Emily M. Bender joins us.
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How to survive an economic downturn; HIV challenges still remain

June 27, 2022

Many economists are talking about the threat of a possible recession within the next year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us. And, while there have been many advances in HIV treatment and prevention, advocates say there are still barriers to treatment, particularly in Black and Latino communities. Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela reports.
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The future of Miranda rights; The internet reacts to the end of Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

A Supreme Court ruling on Jun. 23 stripped away a person's ability to sue for damages if evidence is procured without police reading their Miranda rights. University of Michigan law professor Eve Brensike Primus joins us. And, Femi Oke, host of The Stream on Al Jazeera, assesses how online communities are responding to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Women's rights attorney reacts to Roe; John Dean reflects on Jan. 6 hearings

June 24, 2022

Longtime women's rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert joins us after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. She argued the Supreme Court case Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the 1990s that reaffirmed Roe. And, has there been a "John Dean moment" in the Jan. 6 hearings? Let's ask Dean, former White House counsel who testified in the Watergate hearings.
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#MeToo founder Tarana Burke on grief; Why there are few Black doctors in the U.S.

June 23, 2022

Author and activist Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, talks about the immense amount of grief we're all feeling. And, the percentage of Black doctors hasn't changed in 40 years. New reporting finds Black residents get more harshly disciplined and thrown out of their programs at a much higher rate than their white counterparts. Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice joins us.
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Remembering Surfside collapse victims; Mashama Bailey wins outstanding chef award

June 23, 2022

Condo law expert Evan McKenzie talks about changes in condo oversight since the collapse of Champlain Towers South one year ago Friday. Pablo Rodriguez, who lost his mother and grandmother in the deadly collapse, also joins us. And, Mashama Bailey of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia, was honored by the James Beard Foundation with the Outstanding Chef award this month. Bailey joins us.
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Sisters divided by China's civil war; Black gun ownership

June 22, 2022

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Brown University professor Zhuqing Lee about her new book "Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden," which tells the story of her two half- aunts, who were separated for three decades when one was stranded on an island that was claimed by China's Nationalists, while the other remained in mainland China.And, while the Senate has moved a step closer to passing a bipartisan gun safety bill Akin Olla, a Nigerian-American socialist organizer and gun owner, explains why he thinks conversations about gun control often lack complexity and an understanding of the racial history of gun laws in America.
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Art as memory and why it must be saved; Alcohol-related deaths soar

June 22, 2022

Galina and Yelena Lembersky fled the Soviet Union in the 1980s with hundreds of Galina's father's paintings. The paintings are now in Massachusetts, and so is the acting director of the Odesa Fine Arts Museum, Olesksandra Kovalchuk, who recently fled the war in Ukraine. Kovalchuk has been working from the U.S. to save the art left behind. The women reflect on the meaning of art as memory and the importance of saving it. And, alcohol use increased during the pandemic. One study suggests more Americans under 65 died from alcohol-related causes than COVID in 2020. Natalie Krebs of Side Effects Public Media and Iowa Public Radio reports.
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'Citizen Ashe' documentary; McCarthy-era comic opera

June 21, 2022

The new documentary "Citizen Ashe" tells the story of the life and activism of tennis great Arthur Ashe. Ashe's brother, Johnnie joins us. And, the 1956 comic opera "Candide" by Leonard Bernstein, inspired by Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist hearings in 1954, reflects the "undercurrent of pushing ahead in spite of everything." Classical music critic Fran Hoepfner joins us.
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History of Phoenix Indian School; Reproductive rights icon Bill Baird

June 21, 2022

In the early years of a central Phoenix prominent boarding school for Native American children, officials tried to wipe out the culture and identity of the students. But as reforms slowly changed native boarding schools over the course of decades, it became a place where students could reclaim some of their history. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports. And, the Eisenstadt v. Baird Supreme Court case ruling gave all Americans, married and unmarried, the right to access and use birth control. The case has been called the precursor to Roe v. Wade. Since then the plaintiff, Bill Baird, has worked tirelessly to ensure access to reproductive health care around the country. Baird joins us on his 90th birthday.
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A parade of planets; Uvalde moves forward with their grief

June 20, 2022

Wake up early and look up, because this month there are five planets lined up — arranged in their natural order from the sun — in the predawn sky. Here & Now's Robin Young talks with Kelly Beatty. And, almost four weeks after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary, the town of Uvalde, Texas, has begun to quiet down, and its residents have been left with their grief and in search of a way forward. NPR's Adrian Florido reports.
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Jewish-trans identity through theater and music; African slaves' act of resistance

June 20, 2022

After coming out, transgender-Jewish activist and educator Eliana Rubin has found a greater connection and sense of community through her religion. She uses theater and music to express herself and her tradition. And, Africans on board a slave ship in 1803 rebelled and drove their enslavers into the water as they were arriving to Georgia. After some of the Africans walked into the water and disappeared.
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Greenland's polar bears hunt on glacier ice; Skyrocketing gas prices in Colorado

June 17, 2022

Polar bear biologists have found a population of bears in Greenland that hunt on ice coming off of glaciers, rather than the frozen sea. That means they may be able to survive climate change longer.And, the high gas prices in Colorado have people changing their spending and commuting habits. Colorado Public Radio's Matt Bloom reports.
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The woman who helped make Juneteenth a holiday; Revlon files for bankruptcy

June 17, 2022

Opal Lee walked all around the country for years to help establish this national holiday on June 19 to commemorate history and celebrate freedom. She joins us. And, Revlon filed for bankruptcy after sales of its cosmetics line dropped significantly during the pandemic and didn't rebound as expected. Senior editor at Bloomberg News Mike Regan joins us.
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Abortion before and after Roe v. Wade; Recipes to celebrate Juneteenth

June 16, 2022

Before Roe v. Wade established a woman's legal right to an abortion in 1973, women were often forced to seek illegal and sometimes dangerous abortions, or continue an unwanted pregnancy. Texas Public Radio's Caroline Cuellar speaks to a woman who had abortions before and after the Roe V. Wade decision about her experiences. And, Nicole A. Taylor's new cookbook "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations" will have your guests asking "who made the potato salad?" She joins us.
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Why birds sing at dawn; Yellowstone flooding affects drinking water

June 16, 2022

You may have noticed a lot of birds chirping outside your window before the sun rises at this time of year. Cornell University ornithology professor Michael Webster talks about the different theories as to why. And, flooding from heavy rain and snow melt forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from Yellowstone National Park. The drinking water in communities like Billings has been affected. Yellowstone Public Radio reporter Olivia Weitz joins us.
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'The Fight for Pride'; British authorities persist in Rwanda deportation

June 15, 2022

Years of issues with Philly Pride culminated in accusations of racism and transphobia. And the problems aren't unique to Philadelphia. WHYY's Michaela Winberg tells the story in the podcast "March On: The Fight For Pride." And, more flights are to be arranged to deport asylum seekers in the UK to Rwanda, says the British government. Reporter Willem Marx discusses the UK's agreement with Rwanda to deport certain people who arrive on its shores and the problems the plan has faced from the outset.
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McDonald's rebrands in Russia; Americans face extreme heat

June 15, 2022

McDonald's was one of the largest companies to pull out of Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. But now the fast-food restaurants are returning with very similar food and a new name. NPR's Charles Maynes reports. And, extreme heat is sweeping across the United States. Nearly 100 million Americans are under heat-related warnings and advisories. Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci joins us.
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Drag Queen Story Hour; Wildfire threatens Indigenous villages in Alaska

June 14, 2022

The literacy program is exactly what the name implies: Drag Queens reading stories to young children — mostly on themes of diversity, acceptance, tolerance and self-esteem. Drag Queen Story Hour executive director and drag queen Jonathan Hamilt joins us. And, the East Fork fire is threatening four villages in the Yukon River region. One family has chosen to stay and support efforts to keep their community from burning. Olivia Ebertz of KYUK reports.
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Randy Rainbow's new memoir; Hollywood's role in U.S.-China relations

June 14, 2022

Comedian Randy Rainbow's new memoir "Playing with Myself" is as funny as it is poignant. He joins us. And, a Taiwanese flag patch on the back of Tom Cruise's leather bomber jacket in "Top Gun: Maverick" has created a big problem with China. Wall Street Journal Hollywood reporter Erich Schwartzel discusses the controversy.
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Photographer captures starling murmurations; Magic mushrooms and mental health

June 13, 2022

Danish photographer Soren Solkaer spent the last five years following starlings on their migrations around Europe. He talks about his new book, "Black Sun," about starling murmurations. And, researchers at the University of Washington are investigating whether psychedelics could alleviate depression in healthcare workers. KUOW's Eilis O'Neill reports.
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Father of a Parkland shooting victim on gun violence; 'Girl from the North Country'

June 13, 2022

Manuel Oliver is the co-founder of the gun reform organization Change the Ref and father of Joaquin Oliver, who died in the 2018 Parkland shooting. He explains what he thinks needs to be done now to prevent gun violence. And, Broadway's "Girl From the North Country" is a powerful touchdown in Depression-era Duluth, Minnesota. The show won the Tony Award for Best Orchestration. We speak with some of the actors.
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U.S. Army recruits influencers to help reach young people; The process of unionizing

June 10, 2022

The U.S. Army invited 13 influencers to D.C. this weekend as part of ongoing efforts to learn how to better reach and recruit young people. Femi Oke, host of "The Stream" on Al Jazeera, tells us more. And, workers at Amazon, Starbucks and other companies are charting a new course for organizing a union. Labor journalist and veteran organizer Chris Brooks says organized labor needs to pay attention and support them.
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LGBTQ+ community's battle for the dinosaur emoji; Key moments from Jan. 6 hearing

June 10, 2022

Dinosaur emojis have been widely used by the LGBTQ+ community online for a long time — but then people started to notice anti-trans users posting them. WBUR's Endless Thread podcast explores the tug of war over the use of the dino emoji. And, at Thursday night's hearing, millions of Americans saw videos they'd not seen before from the Jan. 6 insurrection. We listen back to some of the key moments.
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Do police make schools safer?; 'Top Gun: Maverick' and summer movie season

June 9, 2022

After each school shooting, the call goes up for more police in schools. But research shows police do not make schools safer. Marc Schindler, co-author of a Brookings Institution report on police in schools, joins us. And, "Top Gun: Maverick" has taken in well over $550 million worldwide since it opened Memorial Day weekend. But does that bode well for the summer movie season? KPCC entertainment reporter John Horn weighs in.
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James Patterson tells his own story; NYC tenants struggle to find affordable housing

June 9, 2022

Best-selling author James Patterson talks about his new memoir "James Patterson by James Patterson," a collection of stories about his life, loves and writing career. And, in New York City, rents are up by more than 30% on average compared to last year. Correspondent Tonya Mosley has been talking to people in New York about why it's so hard to find an affordable apartment.
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Scientists remeasure a second; Black cancer patients detail clinical trials bias

June 8, 2022

Scientists rely on the element Cesium to officially measure a second — and it's due for an update. Time researcher Elizabeth Donley explains. And, many Black cancer patients say they're not being offered the chance to join clinical trials at the same rate as other groups. STAT's Angus Chen talks about a new survey of Black cancer patients that raises questions about institutional bias in treatment.
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Audiobook recommendations; 'The Wizard of Oz' dress centers lawsuit

June 8, 2022

"The Stacks" host Traci Thomas has fiction, non-fiction and celebrity memoirs to whittle away the hours. And, a blue and white gingham frock, worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz," is at the center of an ownership dispute between a university, an auction house, a deceased priest and his niece. The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn joins us.
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Ukrainian civilian-turned-soldier; A Black-led bike club peddles inclusivity

June 7, 2022

Ukrainian soldier Dmytro Veselov talks about what his life is like now as Russia's war grinds on. And, a bike club is working to get more Black residents in Kansas City, Missouri, to join the city's cycling community. KCUR's Luke Martin takes us for a ride with the Major Taylor Cycling Club.
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Summer party recipes; Redistricting leaves voters of color underrepresented

June 7, 2022

When you want something a bit more special than usual, chef Kathy Gunst's three new recipes — a spinach souffle, a vegetable paella and a strawberry-laced cheesecake — will fit the bill. And, after a year of partisan battles and lawsuits, the once-a-decade redistricting cycle has ended with a map that's less competitive. David Daley, a senior fellow for FairVote, joins us.
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Rhiannon Giddens takes a new path on Silkroad; Greenwashing in the financial world

June 6, 2022

In July, Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens will be going out on her first tour as artistic director of Silkroad, the cross-cultural ensemble founded by Yo-Yo Ma. She joins us. And, Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar talks about sustainable investing. Critics say the financial industry is misleading investors about how much it incorporates environmental and social responsibility into investments.
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'Misfire' dives into NRA corruption; Chicago pastor on mass shootings

June 6, 2022

"Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA" dives deep into the three-decade-long reign of leader Wayne Lapierre. Author and NPR investigative reporter Tim Mak joins us. And, over the weekend, at least 28 people were shot and four died in smaller instances of gun violence in Chicago. We speak with Pastor Michael Allen.
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New research on long COVID; DIY space travelers shoot for the moon

June 3, 2022

New research is emerging with startling numbers in terms of how many people may suffer from long COVID. Columbia University physician and professor Mady Hornig has been battling long COVID. She joins us. And, an amateur group of space enthusiasts from Copenhagen have been spending their spare time building rockets. Brett Dahlberg of IEEE Spectrum reports.
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'Freewater' illuminates little-known Black history; Father's brain injury recovery

June 3, 2022

Amina Luqman-Dawson talks about her novel "Freewater," a fictional account of a society founded by runaway slaves in the Great Dismal Swamp. And, one of filmmaker Tim O'Donnell's first projects is a documentary about his father's brain injury. He talks about "The House We Lived In."
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Juneteenth cookbook 'Watermelon and Red Birds'; Racism and body standards

June 2, 2022

Food writer Nicole A. Taylor talks about her new cookbook "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations." And, from body mass index to our nation's obsession with slenderness, our ideals of the ultimate body is racialized and racist. Tonya Mosley takes on this topic in the latest episode of her podcast "Truth Be Told."
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Unregulated sale of scorpions and spiders; Authoritarianism in India

June 2, 2022

The internet is crawling with black-market sales of exotic scorpions and spiders. More than 12,000 species of arachnids are bought and sold online, according to a new report in Communications Biology. Study author Alice Hughes joins us. And, Raksha Kumar brings us the stories of three generations of Kashmiris – whose lives illustrate the changing nature of this decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee; Ranching for the birds

June 1, 2022

This weekend marks Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The 96-year-old is the longest-reigning British monarch, having served 70 years on the throne. We discuss the future of the British monarchy and Commonwealth. And, out West, a conservation project is partnering with ranchers to protect birds and promote sustainable agriculture. Boise State Public Radio's Ashley Ahearn reports.
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'The Korean Vegan' cookbook; The healing power of storytelling

June 1, 2022

Joanne Lee Molinaro's debut cookbook "The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen" has been nominated for a James Beard award for Best Vegetable-Focused cookbook. She talks about family and food. And, after receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Dr. Anne Brewster found that writing about her story put her back into control of her narrative and her healing. She talks about her book "The Healing Power of Storytelling," co-authored by Rachel Zimmerman.
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Columbine survivor shares advice; In 'Six,' Henry VIII's ex-wives tell their stories

May 31, 2022

Columbine school shooting survivor and Rebels Project director of community outreach Missy Mendo discusses how survivors of mass shootings and trauma have found ways to heal. And, Broadway's hit musical "Six" gives Henry VIII's wives ownership of their own stories. Host Robin Young talks to the queens about the power of reclaiming one's stories and how their own lives have inspired their performances.
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California's new composting law; Denver Muslim community rallies around Nazem Kadri

May 31, 2022

In its continuing effort to combat climate change, California now requires households and businesses to compost food waste. KPCC's Erin Stone takes a look at how the composting process works. And, second-line center Nazem Kadri of the Colorado Avalanche has faced hate and death threats. Many in Denver's Islamic community say they're frustrated by how Kadri's been treated. Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela reports.
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Modern Stoics leader Ryan Holiday; Searching for a miracle in Cleveland

May 30, 2022

Ryan Holiday is the author of books such as "The Obstacle is the Way" and the popular Daily Stoic website. He talks about the philosophy, commercialism and his role as a steward of Stoicism. And, a young Black man named Winston Willis stopped in Cleveland in 1959 to shoot a little pool and walked away $35,000 richer. In an excerpt from the Last Seen podcast, writer Ajah Hales explores Willis' legacy.
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New twists on grilling for Memorial Day; Lessons from Naval history

May 30, 2022

For Memorial Day, you can always cook up a burger or a hot dog, chicken or steak. But chef Kathy Gunst decided to take a look at a few of these favorites and give them a new twist. And, in his new book "To Risk it All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision," retired Adm. James Stavridis draws lessons from the history of the United States Navy.
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A journalist and parent reflects on Uvalde; 'Beethoven in Beijing' author

May 27, 2022

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd opens up about the tension between covering the story as a journalist and experiencing the story as a parent of an elementary school child. And, her author and filmmaker Jennifer Lin discusses her book "Beethoven in Beijing," about how musical worlds opened when the orchestra went to China at a time when western music was banned there.
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