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What Flu Season Might Look Like; Future For Afghan Women
August 19, 2021 19:54 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis summer, as more people got the COVID-19 vaccine and masks came off, quite a few people got colds. So what does that mean for our immune systems and the upcoming cold and flu season? Dr. Helen Chu of the University of Washington School of Medicine joins us to discuss. And, in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, there have been speculations about the future of women in the country. Sunita Viswanath, co-founder of Women for Afghan Women, talks about offering help.
Roger Federer's 'Long Run And Beautiful Game'; R. Kelly Trial Begins
August 18, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBNew York Times tennis correspondent Christopher Clarey talks about 40-year-old Roger Federer's amazing longevity in the sport. Clarey's new book, "The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer," comes out next week. And, singer-songwriter R. Kelly is pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Interest in the allegations of his abuse of women and girls reignited after "Surviving R. Kelly" debuted in 2019. NPR's Andrew Limbong discusses the trial.
Name Discrimination Persists In Hiring; World's Fastest Blind Runner
August 18, 2021 19:58 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEconomists sent out 83,000 job applications as part of a study on name discrimination. Applicants with distinctively Black-sounding names were called back 10% fewer times across the board. One of the study's authors talks about the findings. And, David Brown was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at 15 months old, which led him to lose his vision by the age of 13. But health issues didn't stop Brown from becoming the world's fastest blind runner. He joins us with his sighted guide runner.
A Modern History Of Afghanistan; The Magic Of Foraging For Mushrooms
August 17, 2021 19:50 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAfghanistan has been the battleground of global struggles and its own brutal civil wars. Robert Crews, a professor of history at Stanford University, talks about the country's modern history. And, the Northeast had a wet July, which led to an abundance of mushrooms. There's been a burst of interest in foraging but this comes with a caution: People have to know what they're harvesting. Sarah Gibson of New Hampshire Public Radio reports.
The Perils Of Hiking Using GPS; Restaurant Owner Denied Revitalization Grant
August 17, 2021 19:49 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHiking experts say they're performing an increased number of mountain rescues for those relying on GPS programs like Google Maps for directions. Wesley Trimble of the American Hiking Society shares safer alternatives. And, some restaurant owners are wondering why they weren't selected to receive a grant through the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Steve Postal, chef and owner of Commonwealth in Cambridge, Massachusetts, shares his story.
Veteran On Getting Family Out Of Kabul; Search For Survivors In Haiti
August 16, 2021 19:27 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBSaid Noor is a former U.S. Army interpreter who was born in Afghanistan. He's trying to get his family out of the country now that the government has collapsed. And, in Haiti, the search for survivors continues after a massive earthquake hit the southwestern part of the country on Saturday. Dr. Smith Altema explains how his hospital is handling patients.
'Respect' Star Jennifer Hudson; Advocate On What Afghan Refugees Face
August 16, 2021 19:25 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBBefore Aretha Franklin died in 2018, she hand-picked Jennifer Hudson to portray the "Queen of Soul" on screen. Hudson joins us to discuss "Respect." And, advocate Krish O'Mara Vignarajah talks about the ongoing situation in Kabul as chaos continues at the airport there, with many Afghans desperate to leave.
Americans Face Burnout During The Pandemic; Reforesting In Iowa
August 13, 2021 19:33 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBFor many Americans, the onset of the pandemic has led to increased burnout — that draining, exhausting feeling. Here & Now listeners share how burnout has affected them. And the Stress and Resilience Institute's Paula Davis weighs in. And, a year ago, a powerful derecho in Iowa downed tens of thousands of trees in a matter of minutes. Kate Payne of Iowa Public Radio reports on how residents are trying to reforest their communities.
Mother On Teenage Daughter's COVID-19 Hospitalization; Bike Shortage
August 13, 2021 19:32 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBElizabeth Gonzales' 14-year-old daughter has been hospitalized with COVID-19 since last week at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Texas. She shares her family's story. And, demand for bikes has been booming since the pandemic began. But the supply of bikes is tight because of global supply chain snags. Ira Kargel, co-owner of Gears bike shops in the Toronto area, talks about how this shortage is affecting her business.
One Domestic Worker's Pandemic Experience; Angélique Kidjo's 'Celia'
August 12, 2021 18:54 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHome health aides, nannies and other domestic workers have little job security or protection to keep them safe on the job. Domestic worker Glenora Romans talks about her experiences during the pandemic. And, we revisit our conversation with Grammy-winning singer Angélique Kidjo about her album "Celia," which she pays tribute to the songs of salsa star Celia Cruz.
Parent Shares Electric Shock Treatment Story; Restoring A Ghost Town
August 12, 2021 18:54 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe FDA issued a ban on electric shock therapy in 2020 — but a federal appeals court judge overturned it last month. We speak with MassLive reporter Heather Morrison and parent Cheryl McCollins, who found her son catatonic after being shocked 31 times in 2002. And, Dearfield, Colorado, was a booming Black community a century ago. Now there's a renewed push to preserve the ghost town that remains, Colorado Public Radio's Bente Birkeland reports.
The Legal Battle Ahead Of Cuomo; Questions About Back To School
August 11, 2021 18:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday after a report revealed he sexually harassed multiple women. He could still face criminal charges or civil lawsuits. We speak with Debra Katz, the attorney representing Charlotte Bennett, who is the former executive assistant to the governor. And, with schools starting across the country, parents are facing tough choices around masks and vaccines. Dr. Peter Hotez joins us to discuss parents' back-to-school concerns.
Zucchini Recipes For Summer; 'CODA' Director Siân Heder
August 11, 2021 18:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBZucchini can be a "burden" — you plant a few seeds and find yourself in August with dozens of summer squash and no new ideas for using them. Luckily, resident chef Kathy Gunst has three zucchini recipes to share. And host Robin Young travels to Gloucester, Massachusetts, to speak to "CODA" director Siân Heder about the film, which is set in the town. "CODA" centers around high schooler Ruby, the only hearing child in her deaf family.
How The EU's Carbon Border Tax Will Work; Colorado's Olathe Sweet Corn
August 10, 2021 19:59 - 40 minutes - 37 MBCarbon border taxes charge fees on imports from countries not making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Energy economist Catherine Hausman explains how the European Union's carbon border tax will work. And a small pocket of rural Colorado is known for its Olathe sweet corn — identified by its sugary, fresh taste. Colorado Public Radio Stina Sieg takes us to a harvest.
The Impacts Of Climate Change; Robotic Knee Brace For Osteoarthritis
August 10, 2021 19:52 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAuthor David Wallace-Wells started his 2019 book "The Uninhabitable Earth" with the sentence: "It's worse, much worse, than you think." He joins us to talk about the current climate situation. And, a California robotics company has developed a high-tech brace that could help millions of people in the U.S. with osteoarthritis of the knee. Journalist Jon Kalish has the report.
China's 'Perfect Police State' That Monitors Uyghurs; Invasive Vines Take Over Trees
August 09, 2021 18:44 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWe speak with investigative reporter Geoffrey Cain who writes about the Chinese surveillance of the Uyghur ethnic minority in western China. He writes about the sophisticated technology and a so-called predictive policing system in his new book, "The Perfect Police State." And, trees in neighborhoods all over the mid-Atlantic U.S. are being choked by fast growing, non-native vines. As Jacob Fenston of WAMU reports, a new study says freeing trees from these invasive vines is an essential tool ...
Being Black In A White Yoga World; Key Findings From New Report On Climate Change
August 09, 2021 18:43 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBAuthor Jessamyn Stanley's new book "Yoke" is a series of honest, challenging, humorous and poignant essays about her life — mostly seen through the lens of her yoga practice. She joins us to talk about her life and book. And, a major report out Monday from scientists around the world spells out what many already suspected about climate change: that the Earth is warming at an accelerated pace and human behavior is the driving factor. We speak with Amanda Maycock, a lead author of the Intergove...
Forced Birth Control Routine In Conservatorships; Peruvian President Makes History
August 06, 2021 19:03 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhen Britney Spears spoke out against her conservatorship for the first time in June, she made the stunning allegation that her father's team had prevented her from removing an IUD. According to freelance journalist Sara Luterman, for women under conservatorships, forced birth control is routine. And, Peru's new leftist President Pedro Castillo was sworn into office last week. This is the first time in decades that Peru has had a president with no connections to the country's political or eco...
Leon Bridges Releases New Album; Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Festers
August 06, 2021 18:58 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBGrammy-award-winning soul singer and songwriter Leon Bridges is out with a new album. "Gold-Diggers Sound" steps firmly into the present as Bridges charts his own course and his own sound. He discusses the influences behind the new record. And, two years ago this week, a gunman in El Paso, Texas, killed 23 people in a Walmart — most of them Latino. The gunman's anti-immigrant language echoes the writing of an infamous white nationalist, John Tanton, who was known to some as "the architect of ...
Rent Assistance Programs Gain Speed; Virtual Reality Is Viable In 'Ready Player Two'
August 05, 2021 18:54 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBDawn Parker, director of UniteCT in Connecticut, joins us to talk about why it's taken so long to get COVID-19 rental assistance out to people to prevent evictions during the pandemic and how the situation is improving. And, with Facebook aiming to create a "metaverse" — where virtual reality would be possible on the platform — we revisit our conversation with Ernest Cline about "Ready Player Two," the sequel to the best-selling "Ready Player One."
Teaching Asian American History; The Other Pandemic That Plagued The Olympics
August 05, 2021 18:54 - 42 minutes - 39 MBLast month, Illinois became the first state to require that Asian American history be taught in public schools. Activists in Georgia are hoping for a similar measure in their state, but they are already facing resistance from state lawmakers. A Korean American organizer in Georgia joins us to discuss. And, the Tokyo Olympics do not mark the first time the world has hosted the games during a pandemic. More than 100 years ago, Belgium hosted the Olympics just months after the 1918 influenza pan...
A Look At Far-Right Militia Groups Post-Insurrection; Recycling Prescriptions
August 04, 2021 18:51 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBNearly seven months after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors are laying out their case against individual rioters and against at least three far-right militia groups they say contributed to the violence. Micah Loewinger, a reporter for WYNC's On the Media, explains. And, every year, pharmacists fill billions of dollars of prescriptions that patients never end up using. That's why a group in Memphis, Tennessee, set up a way of turning one patient's waste into another's lifel...
Future Of Grocery Delivery Apps; Airline Chaos Ensues
August 04, 2021 18:50 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMany Americans with a few extra bucks to spare turned to grocery delivery apps during the pandemic to avoid going to the store. Demand for this service is continuing to grow. We discuss the trends with Natasha Mascarenhas, a senior reporter at TechCrunch. And, as airlines delay hundreds of flights and cancel thousands of others, travelers across the U.S. have been left stranded, often for days on end. Transportation analyst Seth Kaplan tells us more.
How Wage Gap Turns To Wealth Gap For Black Women; Back To School Advice
August 03, 2021 18:56 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe wage gap persists between men and women in the U.S. — and it's even wider between Black women and white men. Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, talks about how the wage gap leads to a wealth gap for Black women. And, back to school is just around the corner for many families. Teacher and parent Abby Freireich answers questions about sending the kids back to school.
'Honor Bound' Author Amy McGrath Dreams Big; Facebook's 'Metaverse'
August 03, 2021 18:54 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAmy McGrath grew up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot at a time when women weren't allowed to fly in combat. The former Marine pilot tells the story of pursuing her dream in her new memoir, "Honor Bound." And, Mark Zuckerberg has said Facebook will transform into a "metaverse company" over the next five years. Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner explains the CEO's vision for turning the platform into a virtual-reality world.
The Scarlett Johansson And Disney Debacle; Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
August 02, 2021 19:54 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB"Black Widow" star Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the simultaneous release of the film in theaters and on Disney+. KPCC entertainment reporter John Horn discusses the lawsuit. And, the end of the federal eviction moratorium has left many struggling renters without any protection. Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, tells us more about what's next.
Women Athletes Fight Sexualization; A Look At The Paralympic Refugee Team
August 02, 2021 19:54 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe head of Olympic broadcasting services announced that journalists' news feeds wouldn't highlight sexualized images of female athletes during the Tokyo Olympics. We speak with Akilah Carter-Francique, executive director of the San Jose State University's Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change. And, the Paralympics are just around the corner. We talk with Shahrad Nasajpour, a discus thrower who is among the six athletes on the Paralympic Refugee team this year.
Ghost Kitchens, A Pandemic Trend; A Look At LeVar Burton And 'Jeopardy!'
July 30, 2021 21:25 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBGhost kitchens have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. It allows restaurants to have a business without the sit-down option. We speak with Tristan Roley, founder of The Feed, about his ghost kitchen in Logan, Ohio. And, LeVar Burton has held a number of iconic roles over the past four decades but this week he began his campaign for another legendary position: the host of "Jeopardy!" Femi Oke joins us to explore whether social media can get him the job.
Los Lobos' Love Letter To LA; CDC Data On Delta Variant
July 30, 2021 21:24 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBAmerican rock band Los Lobos has released "Native Sons," a new album that pays tribute to the music of their city — Los Angeles. We speak with singer, songwriter and guitarist David Hidalgo. And, an internal report at the CDC reveals vaccinated people infected with the Delta variant have measurable viral loads similar to those who are unvaccinated. Carolyn Y. Johnson, a science reporter for the Washington Post, has more on the story.
Billy Mills' Upset Win In 1964; Dominique Dawes Talks Simone Biles
July 29, 2021 20:25 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBBilly Mills won the 10,000-meter race at the 1964 Olympics in Japan. We revisit a 2014 conversation with Mills. And, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes was the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in gymnastics. She sheds light on what it's like to be Simone Biles right now.
Dancer Alvin Ailey Documentary; Tiny Homes For Unhoused Veterans
July 29, 2021 20:03 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThe documentary "Ailey" tells the story of the late dance great Alvin Ailey. We speak with the film's director, Jamila Wignot, and a dancer at Ailey's company. And, homelessness is a problem among the veteran population in the U.S. In Kansas City, Missouri, one organization is lending a hand and providing tiny houses for unhoused vets. KCUR's Chris Haxel reports.
4 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes; Back-To-School Splurge
July 28, 2021 20:06 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWe get a lesson in ice cream making from Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst at her home in Maine. Plus, back-to-school shopping is about to set a record, reaching $37 billion. Last year, it was all about desks and headphones. This year, it's time for clothes, shoes and more electronics. NPR's Alina Selyukh reports.
Radio Host Regrets Spreading Vaccine Skepticism; Poet's Books Celebrate Black Kids
July 28, 2021 20:02 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBNashville radio talk show host Phil Valentine has remained hospitalized in critical condition with COVID-19 for more than two weeks. Valentine is known for his COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Now, the radio personality wants people to know that he was wrong — and that he should have taken the vaccine. His brother Mark Valentine joins us. Plus, we speak with poet Ruth Forman about "Curls" and "Glow" — her books for very young readers that celebrate Black children.
Matt Damon Stars In 'Stillwater'; DACA Recipient Heads To Olympics
July 27, 2021 19:08 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMatt Damon talks about his new movie "Stillwater." The film follows a man visiting his estranged daughter who's been accused of a murder she claims she didn't commit. And, DACA recipient Luis Grijalva got permission to leave the country for the Tokyo Olympics just two days before his deadline. Grijalva and his immigration attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla tell his story.
The Problem With Calling Food 'Exotic'; Anthony Bourdain AI Voiceover
July 27, 2021 19:07 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe word "exotic" is often used to describe food. Washington Post food writer G. Daniela Galarza says that word is problematic no matter what it's describing, and we should stop using it. And, in the new Anthony Bourdain documentary, the director used an artificially generated version of Bourdain's voice to read aloud from an e-mail he sent to a friend. MIT Technology Review Karen Hao joins us to discuss.
Remembering Journalist Priscilla McMillan; What's Killing Songbirds?
July 26, 2021 20:33 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHost Robin Young remembers her neighbor and friend Priscilla McMillan. McMillan is known as the only person who knew both John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald. And, songbirds sick or dead from a mysterious illness have been reported in the eastern United States. Andy Kubis of The Allegheny Front reports.
Jackson Browne's 'Downhill From Everywhere'; Fox News, GOP On Vaccines
July 23, 2021 20:17 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWe speak with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Jackson Browne, whose new album "Downhill From Everywhere" drops Friday. And, Fox News premiered a PSA this week encouraging viewers to get vaccinated. The network still features hosts skeptical of the vaccine. The news comes as some GOP lawmakers have also started to encourage vaccination. NPR's David Folkenflik reports.
Black Lives Matter Marks 8 Years; Losing Everything In A Disaster
July 23, 2021 20:06 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJuly marks the eighth anniversary of Black Lives Matter. Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Los Angeles' Black Lives Matter chapter, joins us. And, whether it's a wildfire or a condo collapse, a disaster services attorney and a survivor of the 2018 Camp Fire outline how to heal — physically and mentally — from such a sudden uprooting.
How Unarmed Crisis Teams Save Lives; School Supplies Shortage
July 22, 2021 20:13 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBUnarmed crisis teams respond to suicide threats, substance abuse calls, welfare checks and other moments where a counselor — instead of a police officer — can de-escalate a situation. We check in with the country's first such crisis response program known as CAHOOTS. And, for many kids, going back to school means shopping for new supplies. But a number of challenges this year have left retailers struggling to stock the shelves. MSNBC's Ali Velshi explains.
One Salvadoran Migrant's Journey Toward Asylum; History Of Cuba
July 22, 2021 20:13 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWashington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández has been following one Salvadoran woman who had been seeking asylum in the U.S. for more than a year. She shares Nancy's journey. And, Cuba is going through its largest protests against the government in half a decade. Professor Michael Bustamante gives us a primer on Cuban history from its time as a Spanish colony to the present.
Climate Change Amps Up Extreme Weather; U.S. Women's Soccer Team Loses
July 21, 2021 20:04 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOver the past few weeks, deadly flooding rocked Germany and a blistering heat wave struck the American West. Professor Friederike Otto discusses climate change and extreme weather events. And, Sweden beat the U.S. women's soccer team in Tokyo on Wednesday. The U.S. team has a chance to recover with two upcoming games. NPR's Tom Goldman joins us with more.
A Paperclip For A House: The Trade-Up Economy; Milwaukee Bucks Win Big
July 21, 2021 19:59 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBA decade ago, Kyle MacDonald exchanged a paper clip for something a little more valuable, and so on and so on, until he had a home. His success went viral and inspired a fad, which gained traction during the pandemic. We talk to two college graduates with student loan debt who gave the trade-up fad a shot. And, the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Finals, beating out the Phoenix Suns. A. Sherrod Blakely, an NBA commentator, joins us to wrap up the season.
Canada's Indigenous Residential Schools; COVID-19 Concerns At Olympics
July 20, 2021 19:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMore unmarked graves have been unearthed at a former Indigenous residential school site in Canada. The graves are believed to contain remains of Indigenous children forcibly taken from their families from the late 1880s to the 1990s. We talk with Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald. And, there have been a number of COVID-19 cases among athletes, team officials and others who've arrived in Tokyo for the Olympics. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports from Japan.
'Subpar Parks' Turns Bad Reviews Into Art; 'Vesper Flights' Essays
July 20, 2021 19:29 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIllustrator Amber Share talks about her new book "Subpar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors." She pairs one-star reviews of national parks with her illustrations. And, author and naturalist Helen Macdonald talks about her essay collection "Vesper Flights."
Summer Dessert Recipes; Ozarks Church Sponsors Queer Camp
July 19, 2021 19:40 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBChef Kathy Gunst shares her recipes for three easy-to-bake berry dessert dishes to share this summer. And, in the wake of the passage of multiple anti-transgender laws in Arkansas, a Lutheran pastor decided to host a weeklong queer camp for kids ages 12 to 18. The idea is to provide a safe haven for LGBTQ youth and promote self-empowerment and fun. Jacqueline Froelich of KUAF reports.
The 'Ugly Truth' About Facebook; How The Pandemic Shaped Fashion
July 19, 2021 19:38 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn "An Ugly Truth," New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang chronicle the series of scandals at Facebook between 2016 and 2021. The authors explore the inner workings of the company and its top executives. And, many people ditched the business-casual wear and dressy outfits during quarantine. GQ fashion critic Rachel Tashjian discusses pandemic fashion.
High School Musicals Return; LGBTQ Athletes In Olympics
July 16, 2021 19:04 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBA lot of high school experiences were lost last year because of the pandemic — graduations, proms and musicals. Now, one school is reclaiming a show they thought they'd lost. North Country Public Radio's Amy Feiereisel reports. And, Cyd Zeigler joins us for an update on the record number of LGBTQ athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics this year.
Shemekia Copeland Reflects On Chicago Blues; Streaming Services Take Over
July 16, 2021 19:04 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBShemekia Copeland joins us to talk about the release of "50 Years of Genuine Houserockin' Music," an album that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chicago's own Alligator Records. And, the Emmy nominations make it abundantly clear that streaming services are overtaking cable TV. Seven of the 10 most-nominated shows were created for streamers like Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans joins us.
A Look At Cuban Protests; Giant Goldfish In Minnesota
July 15, 2021 19:19 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBCuba's president acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that the government mishandled supply shortages in the country. But he also spoke out against recent protests that have led to violent confrontations between demonstrators and police. And, the city of Burnsville, Minnesota, warned residents against releasing their pet goldfish in lakes after massive goldfish were discovered. These feral goldfish could harm the environment and the water supply.
Amazon Rainforest Carbon Dioxide Crisis; Idaho Wolf Management
July 15, 2021 19:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBA new study finds that regions of the eastern Amazon now output more carbon dioxide than they absorb, indicating that the planet is losing a crucial buffer in the fight against climate change. We speak with the study's author. And, a new Idaho law expands lethal methods to control wolves and protect livestock. The state also has one of the most established non-lethal predator-livestock coexistence programs in the U.S. We look at the future of those efforts.