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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 

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'There Are Moms Way Worse Than You'; Facebook's abortion privacy case

August 15, 2022

We revisit a conversation with Glenn Boozan, author of "There Are Moms Way Worse Than You." The book uses examples of bad parenting from the animal kingdom to soothe moms who might be worried about their parenting skills. And, the parent company of Facebook gave law enforcement private messages between a mother and her 17-year-old daughter about getting abortion pills. What does this tell us about tech companies and user privacy? Alexandra Givens, the president and CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology, joins us.
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Household cats are an invasive species; Water advisory in Michigan

August 15, 2022

An institute in Poland has declared the household cat an invasive species. What's so dangerous about these cats? Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief at Scientific American, joins us. And, tens of thousands of Michiganders have been told to boil their water due to an advisory implemented. Michigan Radio's Briana Rice talks about the situation and when regular water service might return.
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Why you shouldn't let your job define you; Fans worried about HBO Max and Discovery+

August 12, 2022

The pandemic has changed so many ways in which the world operates, including work. Maybe it prompted you to question your career and your relationship with work. We revisit a conversation with writer Arthur Brooks. And, a merger between HBO Max and Discovery+ in 2023 has some fans focused on what won't be on the new service. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans joins us.
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Charlottesville's religious, Black communities; The Arctic is warming faster

August 12, 2022

A violent far-right rally in Charlottesville prompted soul-searching and calls to address racism. Five years later, religious and Black communities are still pushing. Host Scott Tong reports from Charlottesville. And, a new study confirms some of the worst fears of climate scientists worried about runaway global warming. Lead author Mika Rantanen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute joins us.
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4 ripe, juicy tomato recipes; Kentucky grocery flooding

August 11, 2022

Chef Kathy Gunst shares four new tomato recipes to give your summer a little sauce. She also explains how to shop for tomatoes. And, Gwen Christon, who owns the only grocery store for miles around the small town of Isom, Ky., talks with us about how flooding there devastated her store.
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Charlottesville's Jewish community; Threatened wildlife species preservation bill

August 11, 2022

Five years after the Unite the Right march in Charlottesville, Va., turned deadly, we hear from members of the city's Jewish community about starting a dialogue to combat white hate. And, the new Recovering America's Wildlife Act would overhaul how the country funds efforts to protect endangered plants and animals. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat from New Mexico who sponsored the bill, joins us.
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'How to Navigate Life'; Ukrainians resettle in Alaska

August 10, 2022

Today's college students are struggling with the demands of life. Authors Belle Liang and Tim Klein are devoted to helping them and join us to discuss their new book. And, four Ukrainians have resettled in Alaska and are living on a retired ferry that they hope to transform into a museum. Eric Stone of KRBD gives us the report.
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Air conditioning as a human right; Drug-resistant bacteria

August 10, 2022

As record-breaking heat spans almost every continent, should air conditioning be a human right for the billions without it? Dr. Morgan Bazilian of the Colorado School of Mines weighs in. And, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned about antibiotic-resistant bacteria as new data shows the pandemic caused it to surge in hospitals. Dr. Chris Murray of the University of Washington joins us.
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R.K. Russell on NFL's relationship with LGBTQ+ players; Barbara Kruger's NYC exhibit

August 9, 2022

Back in 2019, R.K. Russell came out as bisexual and found his job chances in the NFL evaporate. We hear from him. And, artist Barbara Kruger reworked some of her pieces and included new works with text from the web in exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art and the David Zwirner Gallery in New York City. Karen Michel reports.
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Whitney Houston's legacy; Reproductive choice in other species

August 9, 2022

It's been a decade since we lost one of the most beloved artists of our time: Whitney Houston. We revisit a conversation with Gerrick Kennedy, author of "Didn't We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston." And, evolutionary biologist Deena Emera talks about how females of many species have evolved to maximize their own and their offspring's health.
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Diversifying historical romance novels; The case for an Interstellar Probe

August 8, 2022

Scientist Ralph McNutt, Jr. wants NASA to approve an Interstellar Probe that would explore the expansive stretches of space beyond the influence of our sun. He explains why. And, historical romance novels mostly feature white main characters. Beverly Jenkins and Courtney Milan, two best-selling authors of color, talk about what it's like to write within the genre.
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Jet and Ebony Magzines' archives; PFAS contamination in a rural Massachusetts

August 8, 2022

The National Museum of African American History and Culture and Getty Research Archive have acquired the Johnson Publishing archives, which include archives of the iconic publications Jet and Ebony. Museum director Kevin Young talks about the process of making the collection public. And, PFAS chemicals are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't really decompose and removing them is complicated. We're joined by Staci Rubin from the Conservation Law Foundation and Westminster resident Anne Lutz, who has been impacted by PFAS contamination.
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The new hit Netflix show 'Uncoupled'; Grammy winner Aoife O'Donovan's new album

August 5, 2022

Within a week since its release, Netflix's new original series Uncoupled starring Neil Patrick Harris has quickly leapt into the streaming service's top 10. Darren Star, who created Sex and the City, is also behind this show — and there seem to be some similarities. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans joins us. And, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Aoife O'Donovan reflects on her musical life (and shouts out to Joni Mitchell) on her new album "Age of Apathy." The singer-songwriter talks about the album, and we revisit our conversation from January.
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Portland's gun problem swells; Invasive Burmese pythons harm the environment

August 5, 2022

Portland's homicide rate is roughly double the nationwide rate. Mayor Ted Wheeler, who is putting funding back into the police department and has issued a new emergency declaration to try and deal with the gun problem, joins us. And, the 2022 Florida Python Challenge kicked off Friday morning in Florida. Conservation biologist Ian Bartoszek talks about capturing the heaviest Burmese python ever in Florida.
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Black men turn to barbers to talk; 'We Are Jane' provides access to safe abortions

August 4, 2022

The U.S is in the midst of a mental health crisis — especially in the Black community. Confess Project is one organization turning to local barbers to get Black men and boys to open up and seek help. Barber Craig Charles joins us. And, reviving the mission of a group from the 1960s, "We Are Jane" seeks to aid in proving safe abortion access in Chicago after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. South Side activist and founder of Mothers Against Senseless Killing Tamar Manasseh launched the new initiative and joins us.
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Kentucky chef delivers food, hope to flood victims; Looking for rare wild ginseng

August 4, 2022

In the aftermath of widespread Eastern Kentucky flooding, one Kentucky chef is cooking up food for residents affected and traversing nearly-impassible routes to get it to them. Joe Arvin joins us to talk about his efforts. And, ginseng has been cultivated for thousands of years for its medicinal benefits, but it's now endangered. Researchers in Tennessee have found a patch, but they won't share its location. Steve Haruch of WPLN joined researchers in their scouting and reports.
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Bad Bunny's enormous success; First fully synthetic mouse embryos

August 3, 2022

What's behind Bad Bunny's enormous success? "Un Verano Sin Ti," the new album by the Puerto Rican superstar, is dominating the music industry. Carina del Valle Schorske, a writer who profiled Bad Bunny in The New York Times Magazine, joins us. And, for the first time in history, researchers have grown mice embryos with no sperm, no egg and no uterus. STAT's Megan Molteni joins us.
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Author Bill Littlefield's new novel; Best video games of 2022

August 3, 2022

For 25 years Bill Littlefield's infectious laugh and thoughtful conversation made NPR's Only a Game much more than a national sports show. Now, the narrator of his new novel "Mercy" shares Littlefield's introspection. He joins us. And, NPR staff and contributors weigh in on their favorite games of 2022 so far. Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino breaks down some of the picks.
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Rising temps are harming trees; Instagram faces backlash for trying to be like TikTok

August 2, 2022

Tree and climate expert Daniel Griffin joins us to talk about how rising temperatures make the current drought in the southwest particularly harmful to trees. And, Instagram is facing backlash from creators for trying to be like TikTok with new app changes. New York Times technology reporting fellow Kalley Huang joins us.
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Right-wing think tanks turn into churches; Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

August 2, 2022

Why are right-wing think tanks trying to become churches? We learn more with ProPublica's Andrea Suozzo. And, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan Tuesday, against the advice of the White House and to the upset of Chinese officials. NPR's Emily Feng gives us the update.
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The world's large archive of theatre recordings; AP's first-ever democracy editor

August 1, 2022

The world's largest collection of live theatre recordings turns 50 this year. To celebrate, the New York Public Library, which curates the massive collection, is welcoming guests to its new exhibit called "Focus Center Stage." Curator Patrick Hoffman joins us. And, several news organizations are developing new teams to report on threats to democracy. The Associated Press' first-ever democracy editor Tom Verdin joins us.
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Summer movie picks; U.K. McDonald's raises cheeseburger prices

August 1, 2022

Film critic Ty Burr, author of the "Ty Burr's Watch List" Substack newsletter, shares his picks for new and classic summer movies. And, in the U.K., McDonald's has raised the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years. Business Insider's Mary Meisenzahl joins us to talk fast food prices.
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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance'; Ke Huy Quan talks 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'

July 29, 2022

Professors Shaun Harper and Lori Patton Davis talk about how Beyoncé's music resonates with meaning for Black scholars fighting for pay equity and recognition in predominantly white institutions. And, Ke Huy Quan stars in the new film "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once." But long before that, Quan was a child actor in "The Goonies," and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" but moved behind the camera for several decades.
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The Newport Jazz Festival returns; Remembering British food writer Diana Kennedy

July 29, 2022

The Newport Jazz Festival, founded in 1954, was the first annual jazz festival in the U.S. After being canceled in 2020 and shortened in 2021, the festival is back this year. Artistic director Christian McBride joins us. And, Diana Kennedy spent decades chronicling the cuisine of Mexico. She died on July 24 at age 99. We revisit a conversation with Kennedy from 2011.
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3 great corn recipes from chef Kathy Gunst; Why gophers glow under blacklight

July 28, 2022

Corn knows no bounds: At the height of summer, resident chef Kathy Gunst can't get enough of it. She shares three new corn recipes and tips. And, over the last few years, researchers have discovered that pocket gophers, flying squirrels, wombats and platypuses all glow under UV lights. Scientists have some theories, but they don't really know why the animals glow. Molly Samuel of WABE reports.
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LGBTQ farmers; The community recovery after the Highland Park mass shooting

July 28, 2022

There aren't many statistics on how many farmers belong to the LGBTQ community in the U.S. But some are making a point of being more visible and creating community. Catherine Wheeler of Iowa Public Radio reports. And, nearly a month after the Highland Park mass shooting, the pain is still raw and real for survivors and loved ones. WBEZ's Susie An reports.
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Paul Hollywood's new baking book; Louisville, Kentucky loses theater loved by locals

July 27, 2022

"The British Bake-Off" host Paul Hollywood gets back to basics in his new cookbook, "Bake: My Best Ever Recipes for the Classics." Hollywood joins us to talk more about his new release, the first one in five years. And, after 50 years as a beloved local landmark, the Village 8 Theater in Louisville, Kentucky is shuttering its doors. WFPL's Stephanie Wolf visits the theater to report on its last days.
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'We Met in Virtual Reality' documentary; Florida seagrass is thriving

July 27, 2022

HBO's new documentary "We Met in Virtual Reality" was filmed entirely in virtual reality chat rooms and focuses on the deep relationships that are often formed. Director Joe Hunting joins us. And, even amid environmental catastrophes across the country, in one part of Florida, seagrass is healthy and thriving. It's it one of the largest and healthiest seagrass meadows in the Gulf. WUSF's Steve Newborn reports.
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New biography 'Putin'; Hillsong megachurch faces scandals

July 26, 2022

Longtime foreign correspondent Philip Short talks about his new book "Putin" which is a close examination of the life and career of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. And, scandals, secrecy and the resignation of Hillsong's founder and global pastor Brian Houston in March have led to more than half of its American campuses breaking away from the church. Christianity Today's Mike Cosper joins us.
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How wasps impact the planet; Restoration of a crucial fish population

July 26, 2022

Entomologist and behavioral ecologist Seirian Sumner explains why wasps don't deserve the bad rap they get. And, outdated dams are preventing many fish species from migrating and spawning. One Native American tribe in Nevada is trying to recover the dwindling population of an endangered fish it's relied on for years. Kaleb Roedel of the Mountain West News Bureau reports.
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It's your home or your pet; How to protect yourself from the heat

July 25, 2022

Many Americans say they can't live without their pets, but some can't live with them because of unaffordable pet fees. And like many other forms of housing discrimination, research shows these fees affect low-income tenants and tenants of color the most. Carol Mithers, a journalist and author who has been following this issue, joins us. And, heat can harm you in more ways than you might think. WBUR's Martha Bebinger reports on the dangers and ways you can prevent them.
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The battle against the opioid industry; Conservative judge turns to romantic fiction

July 25, 2022

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family are a big part of this story about the availability of opioids — but there's much more to it. Washington Post investigative reporters Sari Horwitz and Scott Higham join us to talk about their new book, "American Cartel." And, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III talks about why he decided to write the romantic novel "Love at Deep Dusk."
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Harvesting rainwater in the desert; Ranching for the birds

July 22, 2022

With reservoirs on the Colorado River falling to dangerously low levels, states that rely on it are facing significant cuts. Tucson Rainwater harvesters talk about their methods that might help the West survive a megadrought. And, a conservation project is partnering with ranchers to protect birds and promote sustainable agriculture in the West. Boise State Public Radio's Ashley Ahearn reports.
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'Do The Work' tells readers how to dismantle racism; Extreme heat on social media

July 22, 2022

Comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his new book, "Do The Work! An Antiracist Activity Book" and the latest season of his CNN show, "United Shades of America." And, it's really hot in a lot of places — which is dangerous. Journalist and former weather anchor Femi Oke talks about how social media users are talking about the extreme heat sweeping the globe.
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Maine as a climate refuge; Muscogee Creek Nation gets a say in Okefenokee Swamp

July 21, 2022

As many regions of the United States endure the extreme effects of climate change, some scientists believe interior Maine could be a refuge. Maine Public Radio's Fred Bever reports. And, the Muscogee Creek Nation was forced by the government to leave Georgia two centuries ago. But a new move by the Biden administration will give them a say in the management of the Okefenokee Swamp, a part of the tribe's ancestral history. WABE's Molly Samuel reports.
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Sharks aren't out to get you; One-stop shop with laundry and fresh donuts

July 21, 2022

This Shark Week, marine conservation scientist David Shiffman hopes people will reconsider how the animals are portrayed in media. Film music historian Jon Burlingame also joins us to talk about why the score to the 1975 film "Jaws" is so effective at scaring us. And, at the Washboard Donut Shoppe in Tupper Lake, New York, you can snack on freshly made donuts while you do your laundry and buy souvenirs. Emily Russell of NCPR reports.
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Making friends as an adult; Lab-bred chimpanzee dilemma

July 20, 2022

Making friends isn't always easy. We revisit host Peter O'Dowd's conversation with psychologist and University of Maryland professor Marisa G. Franco about the difficulties of making friends as an adult and tips for meeting someone new. And, many lab-bred chimpanzees are living in sanctuaries that can't afford to take care of them without extra help. Rachel Fobar, a National Geographic investigative reporter who looked into this dilemma, joins us.
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Berry tasty recipes; Questions remain about 'Where the Crawdads Sing' author

July 20, 2022

The possibilities of what you can do with summer's tart, sweet, bursting-with-juice berries are endless. Resident chef Kathy Gunst shares four new recipes. And, a young woman becomes the subject of a murder investigation in this film adaptation of Delia Owens' 2018 best-selling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing." But some questions linger about the author's involvement in a fatal shooting in the 1990s. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports.
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Four-day work week in U.K.; Chicago reduces police in public schools

July 19, 2022

A new pilot program in the United Kingdom is asking 3,300 workers across a number of industries to work four-day work weeks instead of five. The workers will be paid the same amount and are expected to be as productive as they would be working five days a week. Boston College professor and lead researcher of the four-day work week pilot Juliet Schorfor joins us.
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'Aftershock' explores Black maternal mortality; Figuring out remote work

July 19, 2022

The maternal mortality rate for Black women is three times higher than the rate for white women in the U.S. The new documentary "Aftershock" profiles two Black women who died after giving birth and looks at how their families are working to prevent other women from dying. Paula Eiselt, who co-directed the film with Tonya Lewis Lee and Shawnee Benton Gibson, joins us. And, remote work is still a challenge two and a half years after some office workers went home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we may have figured out Zoom, new workers on-boarding remotely face specific issues. Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson joins us.
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Teen banjo sensation Nora Brown; Monkeypox outbreak

July 18, 2022

Just shy of her 17th birthday, teenage phenom Nora Brown already has an NPR Tiny Desk concert under her belt and a third album on the way. She joins us to talk about making her spin on banjo classics. And, have we missed the opportunity to contain the Monkeypox virus? We hear from Dr. Jay Varma, an epidemiologist and infectious disease expert.
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Teens are in high demand for jobs this summer; Online scams

July 18, 2022

In the midst of a labor shortage, teens are in high demand for summer jobs. We hear from teens about their job experience and from economist Alicia Modestino. And, it's the season for online scams. Jill Schlesinger, business analyst at CBS News, tells us what to watch out for.
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Tops supermarket in Buffalo reopens; Biden bound for Saudi Arabia

July 15, 2022

The Tops Friendly Markets supermarket in east Buffalo is reopening Friday after a gunman killed 10 people in May. We hear from Jillian Hanesworth, Buffalo's first poet laureate and a social justice activist. And, President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia as his tour of the Middle East continues. NPR international correspondent Daniel Estrin tells us more.
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Secret Service erases Jan. 6 messages; Dangers of journalism

July 15, 2022

A government watchdog says the Secret Service erased text messages from Jan. 5 and 6th. Carol Leonnig, author and political investigative reporter for the Washington Post tells us more. And, "Endangered," a new documentary on HBO Max, explores the dangers of journalism and attacks on press freedom. Folha de Sao Paulo's Patricia Campos Mello and "Endangered" executive producer Ronan Farrow join us.
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New mental health crisis hotline; GOP gains more party switchers

July 14, 2022

Wyoming and other Mountain West states have been dubbed "the suicide belt," but a new mental health crisis hotline could help. Wyoming suicide prevention specialist Bill Hawley joins us. And, the GOP is gaining more party switchers as new data shows voters are switching from Democrat to Republican. We learn more with Paul Westcott of the non-partisan voter data processing firm L2.
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Issac Fitzgerald's 'Dirtbag, Massachusetts'; Disparities in pulse oximeter readings

July 14, 2022

Isaac Fitzgerald joins us to discuss his new memoir "Dirtbag, Massachusetts," detailing a difficult childhood and finding community in unlikely places. And, two new reports reveal patients with darker skin received less accurate pulse oximeter readings which can affect their care. STAT's Usha Lee McFarling tells us more.
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The world is more stressed out than ever, survey finds; Honoring Mary McLeod Bethune

July 13, 2022

A new survey from Gallup says the world is feeling more stressed in the past year than ever before. Julie Ray, managing editor for World News at Gallup, tells us more. And, a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune is being added to the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall, replacing a Confederate general. Dr. Julius John of Bethune-Cookman University joins us.
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Hospitals use collaborative robots to help deliver medicine; Emmy nominations

July 13, 2022

Hospitals are turning to cobots – collaborative robots – to help deliver medications and supplies to nurses. Cris Barrish of WHYY tells us more. And, a slew of shows are aiming to snatch up an Emmy this season. Among them, newcomer "Abbott Elementary" shines while HBO and HBO Max dominate nominations. Aisha Harris, co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour joins us.
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NASA releases stunning images from space telescope; Vasectomy interest surges

July 12, 2022

Gorgeous new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal glittering nurseries and galaxies. Harvard University astronomy professor Alyssa Goodman joins us. And, since the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, interest in vasectomy surgeries has surged. "Vasectomy King" Dr. Doug Stein tells us more.
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Study reveals new information about long-haul COVID; Finding healing through flowers

July 12, 2022

A new study out of Boston has revealed that the presence of spike proteins could be the reason behind long-haul COVID in some patients. Lead author Dr. David Walt joins us. And, through growing flowers, veteran Charley Jordan found healing. Now he wants to help other vets. WPLN's Blake Farmer shares more with us.
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