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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 AnytimeWhy does ICE want to use electronic shock gloves?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip its officers with gloves that can deliver electric shocks. The agency says…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat tight Democratic primaries reveal about midterm voters
The Democratic Party is fracturing over how best to combat President Trump. Tuesday night’s primaries underscore the divide between mainstream Democrats and…
Here & Now AnytimeFormer secret service agent on ruse to smuggle Trump out of Turkey
Lawmakers are calling for more details after The Washington Post reported that an Iranian assassination threat against President Trump prompted the Secret…
Here & Now AnytimeAOC’s egg freezing sparks conversation about fertility
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she will be freezing her eggs and will be taking followers along with her on social media. For more on why…
Here & Now AnytimeHow teeth are uncovering the origins of enslaved Africans
After Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807, it began intercepting slave ships on the Atlantic Ocean and taking the Africans aboard to the remote island of…
Here & Now AnytimeBig changes to Head Start could upend early education
The Trump administration released plans to give local governments more control over Head Start early education programs. Tommy Sheridan, deputy director at the…
Here & Now AnytimeFeds backtrack on border wall water after public outcry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has told contractors building the border wall in New Mexico to stop drilling new wells for groundwater. We get the latest…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat history says about a split Democratic Party
This primary season has left many Democrats wondering which way the party will go: moderate or progressive. But Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer…
Here & Now AnytimeHistoric wildfires burn through Washington State
As wildfires continue to burn in northeast Washington near Spokane, Gov. Bob Ferguson tells us how the state is managing the disaster. Then, Attorney General…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat ospreys can tell us about climate change
Osprey populations are falling across the East Coast. In the past year, the number of chicks documented is at its lowest since 2014. One cause is overfishing…
Here & Now AnytimeStates vs. federal government in prediction market battle
A majority of states are demanding more regulation of the billion-dollar prediction market industry, while federal regulators have sided with the companies in…
Here & Now AnytimeFauci remains silent as senators grill him on COVID-19 origins
Senators are questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert for decades, about how he handled the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Atlantic…
Here & Now AnytimeHaitians are losing immigration protection. Many fear what comes next
Immigration and customs enforcement agents could begin deportations at any time as Temporary Protected Status ends for Haitians and Syrians. We get the latest…
Here & Now AnytimeMichigan's Midterm moment
In Michigan, two races are getting national attention. One is for governor, and the other is for U.S. Senate. Host Scott Tong reports from Michigan on the two…
Here & Now AnytimeThe 50,000-year-old crater that prepared NASA for the moon
Fifth thousand years ago, a meteor slammed into the Earth outside of modern-day Flagstaff, Arizona. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd recently hiked into the mile-wide…
Here & Now Anytime'Never a good idea': Security expert slams Saudi nuclear deal
The administration says the nuclear deal signed with Saudi Arabia would allow American companies to run commercial nuclear plants in Saudi Arabia and supply…
Here & Now AnytimeCan a $25K pickup with crank windows change the EV game?
A buzzy Michigan startup is betting that bringing down the price will expand the market for electric vehicles in the United States. Slate Auto is planning to…
Here & Now AnytimeNevada's top election official on Trump's midterm threats
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar lays out what his office is doing to protect voters ahead of the midterm elections. Nevada is one of the states Trump…
Here & Now AnytimeTraffic stops, body cameras and the fight to hold ICE accountable
Dozens of Democratic senators are demanding immediate, independent and transparent investigations into two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs…
Here & Now AnytimeBorder wall fuels water fight
Emery, Utah, rancher Kirk Christiansen says the lack of water in his town is changing how he does his job raising cattle. He joins us. And, amid a blistering…
Here & Now AnytimeIs Trump out of options to end the Iran war?
The U.S. and Iran are exchanging strikes for the sixth day in a row, as the two countries battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Negar Mortazavi, senior…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat's behind America's data center revolt?
America’s data center revolt shows no signs of slowing down. Data center construction is broadly unpopular across political divides, but approaches to its…
Here & Now AnytimeICE pauses most traffic stops amid uproar over 2 killings
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, according to Maine Sen. Angus…
Here & Now AnytimeThe plan to bring more electricity to the West
The demand for power is growing, but the grid can't handle it. Now, the governors of 11 Western states are trying to move forward with a $60 billion plan to…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat Jayson Tatum wants kids to learn from 'Baby Dunks-A-Lot'
NBA and two-time Olympic champion Jayson Tatum talks about "Baby Dunks-A-Lot: The Day the Basketballs Stopped Bouncing," his new children's picture book. Then…
Here & Now AnytimeTrump family is making billions on crypto. Their investors are losing money
Reuters reporter Michelle Conlin details how President Trump and his family have made billions off the cryptocurrency industry, while most ordinary investors…
Here & Now AnytimeTrump promises to hit Iran 'hard' as ceasefire crumbles
Former Biden administration deputy national security adviser Jon Finer talks about the latest from the NATO summit in Turkey, where President Trump vowed to…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat do Democratic Socialists want?
Democratic Socialists have had a string of primary wins across the country, and Megan Romer, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, weighs in on how…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy FIFA is allowing U.S. men's soccer star to play after red card
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended U.S. World Cup team member Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange for a probationary period of one year…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat does the American flag mean to you?
As America turns 250 this year, the American flag has become more than just a symbol of the country. Some see it as a totem of freedom, power and patriotism…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat do a hat, saxophone and candle stand have in common? They tell America's story
George Washington could have stayed president for a third term, yet in his famous Farewell Address, he wrote that he would “decline being considered." He…
Here & Now AnytimeDemocratic Socialists score big wins in Colorado
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Democratic Socialist, won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, in Denver, over 15-term incumbent Diana…
Here & Now AnytimeSupreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Anthony Romero, executive director of the American…
Here & Now AnytimeHow the Supreme Court expanded Trump's power
The president can now fire most independent regulators, ending a nearly century-old precedent. Mark Joseph Stern, who covers the courts and the law for Slate…
Here & Now AnytimeOctavia Butler imagined the future on this typewriter
Every storyteller has a tool: a notebook, a camera, a microphone. For legendary author Octavia Butler, it was a powder blue typewriter. That typewriter is now…
Here & Now AnytimeSupreme Court makes it easier to deport immigrants
The Supreme Court issued several opinions today that advance the Trump administration's agenda on immigration, gun access and the environment.It ended…
Here & Now AnytimeThe race to save Arizona's groundwater
Groundwater supplies in the Colorado River basin are falling fast as a historic drought continues to punish the West. Now, states like Arizona are considering…
Here & Now AnytimeWashington’s plan to ease the housing crisis
Affordable housing is top of mind for voters, and lawmakers appear to be listening. The Senate on Monday passed a big housing bill that aims to increase supply…
Here & Now AnytimeHow Israel's wars are reshaping the Democratic Party
Israel's wars in the Middle East have become a wedge issue in several congressional campaigns, especially in New York, where establishment Democrats are trying…
Here & Now AnytimeReverse Course: Solutions for the climate crisis
Our series Reverse Course has explored environmental crises and possible fixes, from water vapor harvesting to electric trucks. At the WBUR Festival in Boston…
Here & Now AnytimeAmerica's 250th birthday must reckon with racism, historian says
In the new book "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries," author Eddie Glaude looks at the cycles of American history and how they…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy ending the war won't heal the economy
There’s a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war, but experts say energy prices and inflation are not expected to come down…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat the fight over the next intelligence director means for national security
Some members of Congress had hoped to fast-track the confirmation of President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence. But early Wednesday morning…
Here & Now AnytimeHow does the Middle East see the U.S.-Iran deal?
President Trump is asserting that the war with Iran is over, even though a lasting peace is likely months off. Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for…
Here & Now AnytimeIs Trump's Iran deal a strategic blow for the U.S.?
President Trump and Iran separately announced an agreement to end more than three months of war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For more on what could come of…
Here & Now AnytimeLizzo reclaims sexist insult on new album
Grammy-winning musician Lizzo's new album "Bitch" is out. She talks with Robin Young about her music and reclaiming and owning the word. Then, we kick off…
Here & Now AnytimeControversial spy program set to expire
A key part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire after the House on Thursday failed to extend it. The program allows U.S. intelligence…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy the Fed is trapped by inflation
Prices are rising at their fastest clip in three years, according to new data out Wednesday. What does this mean for interest rates? Loretta Mester, former…
Here & Now AnytimeNew rules could kick sick people off Medicaid
New rules released by the Trump administration earlier this month will require Medicaid recipients with cancer and other conditions to prove they're too sick…
Here & Now AnytimeIs the White House UFC fight legal?
A new lawsuit argues that the White House UFC fighting event scheduled for next Saturday on President Trump's birthday violates the law. Richard Painter, a…
Here & Now AnytimeTips for navigating a tough job market
Need help finding a job? We get career advice from career coach Judi Umali-Rajkumar and hear from listeners who share their stories about trying to find a…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat one senator saw inside Delaney Hall
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) visited immigrants detained at Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J. Some detainees are alleging poor conditions and outside, protestors are…
Here & Now AnytimeIs FEMA ready for hurricane season?
This year's hurricane season begins with concerns that there are staffing issues at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an agency that President Trump has…
Here & Now AnytimeThe former judge who helped block Trump's allies fund
A federal judge’s order temporarily halts President Trump’s $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were unfairly prosecuted by former President Joe…
Here & Now AnytimeWhy bright-red Iowa may now be a toss-up
President Trump's standing in the polls has dipped in Iowa, a state he won three times. During primary voting, Democrats hope to pick up an open Senate seat…
Here & Now AnytimeHow Route 66 got its kicks
Route 66, known as “America’s Main Street” is not the longest or most-travelled American highway. Fully paved in the 1930s, it became a Depression-era…
Here & Now AnytimeThe bipartisan plan to ease the nation's housing crisis
Congressional lawmakers are trying to pass a bill to address a shortage of affordable. The would limit the number of rental homes large investors can own and…
Here & Now AnytimeThe evolution of Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is at the center of the Trump administration. He's helping to lead negotiations over the war in Iran, the pressure campaign on…
Here & Now AnytimeImmigration lawyers report 'chaos' over Trump’s new green card rules
The Trump administration put out new rules last Friday that require people to apply for green cards from abroad instead of from inside the U.S., which has been…
Here & Now AnytimeWhat the Queen of Salsa's red satin heels say about America
A pair of red, satin, sky-high heels that Celia Cruz, or the “queen of salsa” wore on stage is part of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of…