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Here & Now Anytime
The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young and Scott Tong with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.
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Here & Now AnytimeBernie Sanders' ideas are spreading. Midterms are proof
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discusses the midterm election results and the wave of economic populist candidates who won in Texas, Michigan, Montana and…
Here & Now AnytimeHow Democrats plan to use their big win
Democrats are set to control Congress when newly elected lawmakers are sworn in on Jan. 3. NPR's Claudia Grisales talks about the latest midterm election…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat comes next in Trump’s war with Iran
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Security analyst Jim Walsh discusses the possibility of further…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat early voting numbers tell us about the midterms
Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opinion polls show…
Here & Now AnytimeHow the midterm elections could get derailed
Election officials at the state and local levels have been focusing on safeguarding security at the polls and election offices. But they're also thinking about…
Here & Now AnytimeThe independents who will decide Arizona's congressional races
Midterm elections are just days away, and Democrats in Arizona are trying to flip at least two congressional seats there. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd checks in…
Here & Now AnytimeWho's funding the most expensive U.S. election ever?
Tuesday's midterm elections are the most expensive in U.S. history, according to the firm AdImpact. Much of the money is coming from megadonors and industries…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy Iowa is up for grabs
With midterms looming, President Trump campaigned in Iowa for a number of Republican candidates for tight House, Senate and governor seats. Iowa has been…
Here & Now AnytimeThe case for and against Trump's double border wall
With the midterms approaching, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visits Southern Arizona to speak with ranchers who live along the border. We hear from rancher John…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat's dividing voters in Kansas?
Axios' Margaret Talev and Kansas Public Radio's Jim McLean discuss the dividing lines in Kansas where President Trump campaigned this week. They also unpack…
Here & Now AnytimeTrump is ‘financing’ war against Ukraine, Nobel winner says
In recent days, President Trump exempted Russia from new sanctions and agreed to buy Russian diesel. This newfound favorable attitude toward Russia has…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy Utah is taking on Kalshi
Utah is suing Kalshi, the prediction market company, accusing the platform of gambling, which is illegal in the state. Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown…
Here & Now AnytimeThe history of the 'October surprise'
An ‘October surprise’ is a scandal or newsmaking event that can influence voters just weeks before Election Day. Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat matters most to midterm voters?
The economy is a leading issue for voters this November, but other top issues vary compared to previous midterm elections, according to Pew Research Center…
Here & Now Anytime'The Muppets' turn 50
"The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny," Kiran Desai's 2025 novel, is a sprawling, multi-generational family saga that plays out across four continents in the late…
Here & Now AnytimeDoes Ukraine still trust the U.S.?
A U.S.-provided Starlink satellite has been a critical tool in Ukraine’s war against Russia. But, Ukrainian drone operator Dmytro Veselov says disruption in…
Here & Now AnytimeMichael Lewis on the ‘Blockers’ who fought DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency lasted just a few months in 2025, but its impact will last for years. That's not because it made the government more…
Here & Now AnytimeWhere Republicans are spending their energy — and money — before midterms
Midterm elections are three weeks away, and recent polls show more excitement from Democratic voters than Republicans. The Boston Globe’s James Pindell weighs…
Here & Now AnytimeAuthor Tommy Orange confronts the phenomenon of 'pretendians'
Cheyenne author Tommy Orange found out that one of his favorite Indigenous writers wasn't actually Indigenous. Then, he interviewed him. Orange shares what he…
Here & Now AnytimeIs universal child care working in New Mexico?
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller reflects on the state of child care access and affordability in New Mexico, and why he's opening up underused city spaces for…
Here & Now AnytimeData centers are making noise in American politics
The construction of data centers in Ohio has become a contentious issue in the Senate race there. The issue at the center of several races across the country…
Here & Now AnytimeFacebook whistleblower says it's time for AI whistleblowers to speak up
In 2021, Frances Haugen released tens of thousands of internal Facebook documents showing the company knew its algorithms were promoting extremism and…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat we know about the death of a Russian plague lab worker
Russian officials have reportedly placed 200 people under medical observation and quarantined the hospital where a 28-year-old lab worker died of a suspected…
Here & Now AnytimeThe case that could make big oil pay for climate change
The Supreme Court is weighing Boulder, Colorado's lawsuit against oil companies over the effects of climate change. We hear from Colorado rancher Kathleen…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy some Americans are getting surprise medical-debt relief
When Brittany Gurney’s son was 14 months old, he had a medical emergency. The bill came out to $15,000. Gurney paid what she could, but it wasn’t enough. Her…
Here & Now AnytimeInside Tennessee's botched execution
Death row inmate Christa Pike survived two injections intended to kill her. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has now paused the state's remaining executions pending an…
Here & Now AnytimeICE raids make a 'ghost town' in Kansas
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Tuesday the Trump administration can resume deporting immigrants to countries they have no ties to. Michelle Mendez from the…
Here & Now AnytimeSecurity concerns prompt OpenAI to scrap latest model
OpenAI says it won’t release its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, because it showed high levels of deception during testing. Gregory Allen, founder and CEO of…
Here & Now AnytimeHow to navigate the housing crisis
We’re taking a closer look at the problem of housing affordability. Housing expert Christina Stacy answers questions we received in our inbox, and provides…
Here & Now AnytimeMelting glaciers, crumbling mountains, and Alaska's climate crisis
Across Southeast Alaska, landslides have killed at least a dozen people since August 2015. Landslides happen across the U.S., but geologists say they’re…
Here & Now AnytimeHow foreign aid cuts have sparked a humanitarian crisis
As wars rage and the United States slashes humanitarian aid, the world finds itself unable to help the people most in need. Former UK foreign secretary and…
Here & Now Anytime'Godfather of AI': How to create an AI that won't kill us
Geoffrey Hinton is a Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist and cognitive psychologist. He’s helped develop the mathematical engine behind today’s artificial…
Here & Now AnytimeDoorDash driver detained with bullet in back after ICE shooting
A Venezuelan immigrant still has a bullet in his back, two days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and injured him, according to his…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy is diesel so much more expensive than gasoline?
The average price of diesel fuel is at a record high in the United States. This means the cost of transporting goods is also going up, and consumers will feel…
Here & Now AnytimeIn 'Mule,' Orville Peck chronicles a year coming back from the brink
Country musician Orville Peck's new album "Mule" tells the story of a transformative year that began in the summer of 2023, when Peck nearly died of an…
Here & Now AnytimeUN investigators say US likely committed war crimes in Iran
Experts commissioned by the UN report that they have "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes during two airstrikes in Iran, including one…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy China isn't (as) worried about an AI apocalypse
China watcher Kevin Xu explains the myths and realities of China's capabilities in artificial intelligence amid concerns in the U.S. that regulating it here…
Here & Now AnytimeThe Russian oligarch who bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding
Reporting by ProPublica recently found that Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch close to President Vladimir Putin, secretly paid for part of — and attended —…
Here & Now AnytimeAI leaders want to slow development. Can they actually do it?
Welcome to the next big vibe shift in artificial intelligence. On Monday, Microsoft published a new "Humanist AI" code of conduct that says people should…
Here & Now AnytimeThe story behind the photo that captures the horror of 9/11
In the immediate aftermath of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, photographer Richard Drew took a now-famous photo of a man falling from the north tower…
Here & Now AnytimeThe conservative movement, one year after the killing of Charlie Kirk
Thursday marks one year since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA. We speak with Michael Knowles, who was…
Here & Now Anytime9/11 and the long shadow of Islamophobia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani called on current Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend an annual ceremony commemorating the terror attacks on Sept. 11…
Here & Now AnytimeIsrael faces global outrage over West Bank violence
Britain, France and Canada moved to block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This comes amid the expansion of Jewish settlements in…
Here & Now AnytimeHow eagles, bears and salmon keep Alaska wild
At Eagle Beach outside of Juneau, Alaska, salmon, bald eagles, dragonflies and signs of bear are everywhere. Here & Now’s Peter O'Dowd and Chris Bentley invite…
Here & Now AnytimeHow the soaring coast of diesel is hitting school budgets
The cost of diesel gas is at record highs as the war in Iran continues. We hear what it means for school districts trying to budget for school bus…
Here & Now AnytimeThe legacy Gloria Steinem leaves behind
Trailblazing journalist and activist Gloria died on Wednesday at age 92. She championed gender equality, fought for abortion rights, and co-founded Ms…
Here & Now AnytimeAI is everywhere. NYC schools want to keep it away from young kids
New York City is putting a one-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence for its youngest students in the city’s public schools. Kids won’t be…
Here & Now AnytimeArizona AG on the future of Flock
More and more communities are pushing back against the use of Flock cameras by law enforcement. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is reviewing the automated…
Here & Now AnytimeThe hidden death toll from extreme heat
NPR did an investigation with Boston University and found that deaths related to heat are being undercounted in the U.S. BU researcher Quinn Adams tells us…
Here & Now AnytimeFlock cameras and chatbots: How AI is reshaping emergency services
Flock, the company behind automated license plate reading cameras popping up across the U.S., is drawing criticism over reports of police misuse…
Here & Now AnytimeNew FDA-approved drug offers hope in pancreatic cancer treatment
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication to treat pancreatic cancer. In trials, it extended the survival rate of patients by a median of 13.2…
Here & Now AnytimeDrag performer who impersonated Dolly Parton for decades remembers her
On the whole, the LGBTQ+ community loved and admired Dolly Parton. And she reciprocated; in 2016, she told Larry King, “We are all God's children. We are who…
Here & Now AnytimeTrump is trying to restrict mail-in voting. Will it matter in the midterms?
The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court sided with President Trump’s executive order to tighten rules around mail-in voting. Rick Hasen, director…
Here & Now AnytimeTrump’s economic policies hit Iran, Canada and U.S. workers
As the U.S. war in Iran reaches the six-month mark, the Secretary of the Treasury announced new economic measures against Iran. Negar Mortazavi from the Center…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy Amanda Knox is using comedy to reclaim her story
It’s been 15 years since Amanda Knox was released from Italian prison after a court overturned her conviction in the murder of her study-abroad roommate. In…
Here & Now AnytimeTrump declared ‘economic warfare’ on Iran. What does that mean for Americans?
On social media, President Trump announced he'll launch “economic warfare and isolation” against Iran. We talk to Edward Fishman, senior fellow and director of…
Here & Now AnytimeThe personalized vaccine that could revolutionize cancer treatment
Merck and Moderna have announced that a new mRNA vaccine has succeeded in blocking the return of one of the deadliest cancers. Wall Street Journal reporter…
Here & Now AnytimeThe trillion-dollar case against Meta
Opening statements began on Tuesday in a massive case against Meta that alleges the social media giant crafted its Instagram and Facebook platforms to hook…
Here & Now AnytimeHistoric flooding kills at least 7 in Indiana
At least seven people have died after heavy rains and historic flooding in Indiana. IndyStar’s Sophie Hartley shares more about what she’s seeing on the…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy monotasking can make you more productive
Modern workplace culture pressures us to multitask even though research shows multitasking makes most people less productive, more stressed out and worse at…