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How voters feel about Trump and Haley ahead of New Hampshire primary

January 22, 2024 21:33 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the 2024 presidential face, former President Donald Trump faces off against former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. Three voters in New Hampshire share how they're feeling before heading to the polls. And, the state of Washington is suing to stop the takeover of Albertsons — the owner of Safeway, Acme and Tom Thumb — by rival Kroger. State Attorney General Bob Ferguson joins us to talk about how the merger would impact Washington. Then, Husband and wif...

Chicago mayor talks immigration as city shelters reach breaking point

January 19, 2024 20:33 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Mayors from all over the country are meeting in Washington D.C. this week to discuss immigration and other pressing issues in their cities. We get the latest from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. And, ABC's Rick Klein and USA Today's Francesca Chambers discuss hy GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley may be seeking to lower expectations on how she'll do in the New Hampshire primary next week and whether lawmakers will agree on an immigration deal next week. Then, after the stadium was buried i...

We store a lot on the cloud. But how safe is it?

January 18, 2024 21:25 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Pakistan and Iran are launching airstrikes on each other, raising tensions in the Middle East. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us. And, many of us save important information from banking passwords to family photos on the cloud. But our growing dependence on cloud technology comes with risks. John Pendleton of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joins us to talk about it. Then, Dr. David Hasan was a member of the first medical team to enter Gaza since Oct. 7. He joins us...

Carbon capture projects in Louisiana spark pushback from activists

January 17, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

President Biden invited top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to the White House Wednesday to discuss the aid package for Ukraine and Israel that he proposed last year. We get the latest from NPR's Mara Liasson. And, the Supreme Court is considering a case involving herring fishing, but the implications could ripple across federal agencies. Ryan Mulvey, a lawyer at Cause of Action who has worked with the fishing company at the center of the Supreme Court case, and Kate Shaw, pro...

'Make Way for Ducklings' sculptor depicts the brutality of Ukraine war

January 16, 2024 20:33 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Biden administration issued strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Some progressive lawmakers in the U.S. think he should have consulted Congress before launching the attacks. California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna joins us. And, former President Donald Trump won the Iowa Caucus, especially capturing the votes of evangelicals. Prominent Iowa evangelical Bob Vander Plaats and Julian Zelizer, professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University, join us. Then, Nancy Schon is be...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says his teachings are more important than ever

January 15, 2024 21:36 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Record-cold temperatures in Iowa mark the start of a historic election season. The Des Moines Register's Stephen Gruber-Miller joins us. And, in Washington D.C., the streets were flooded this weekend with voices demanding the United States stop sending aid to Israel and ensure a permanent pause in the fighting. USA Today's Cybele Mayes-Osterman was at the protest. Then, Rand Corporation Yemen expert Alexandra Stark about the dangers posed as Houthi rebels in Yemen and the U.S. and its allies ...

Meet the school counselor bringing free college classes to her high school students

January 12, 2024 20:35 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

The U.S. and UK with the support of many allies struck Houthi rebels late Thursday night in retaliation. Yemen scholar Stacey Philbrick Yadav joins us to talk about this major escalation in the Middle East. And, as his civil trial plays out, former President Donald Trump spoke out of turn in court during the closing to verbally attack both the judge presiding over the case and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Jonah Bromwich, a New York Times reporter covering the trial, joins us. And,...

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on where the economy stands as inflation falls

January 11, 2024 21:28 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Some parts of the government will start to run out of money on Jan. 19 if Congress doesn't agree on government spending. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat from Connecticut, discusses the looming deadline for lawmakers to fund the government. And, proceedings began Thursday at the International Court of Justice for South Africa's case accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. The Guardian's Chris McGreal breaks it down for us. Then, new inflation data shows consumer prices conti...

Librarian finds social media fame in showing the joy of local libraries

January 10, 2024 21:07 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Advisors and strategists say that President Biden should be concerned about losing Black voters. Political strategists Jamal Simmons and Matt Mackowiak join us to talk about support for the president as caucuses in Iowa and New Hampshire approach. And, NASA has delayed the first attempt to put Americans on the moon in five decades. The first Artemis mission to the moon was scheduled for early this year, but is now pushed back to 2025. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer director of the Fels Plane...

2023 marked the hottest year on record

January 09, 2024 20:38 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Climate scientists from the European Union are raising the alarm about a new report that finds 2023 was the warmest year on record. Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, joins us. And, about 170 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes are grounded after a door latch blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight over the weekend. Bloomberg News' Peter Robison explains what this incident means for the reputation of Boeing. Then, an Israeli airstrike killed journalist Hamza al-Dahdouh and ...

Are phones making kids dumber? A new study says so

January 08, 2024 21:18 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to ground more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircrafts after one of the planes had a 4-foot panel blow out mid-flight. Here & Now transportation analyst Seth Kaplan joins us. And, some residents on Lahaina are still recovering from the wildfires over the summer. Protesters demand Hawaii Democratic Gov. Josh Green do more to provide long-term housing for displaced families. Green and grassroots organizer Jordan Ruidas join us. Then, students...

Is Smokey Bear's message outdated? Burnie the Bobcat thinks so

January 05, 2024 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

The United States is amid another COVID-19 surge. This time a new variant, JN.1, is the dominant strain. Dr. Michael Osterholm discusses the new strain and the importance of vaccinating against COVID-19. And, NBC's Sahil Kapur and the Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf talk about President Biden putting Jan. 6 front and center in his re-election campaign, and how former President Donald Trump is too as he fights lawsuits stemming from his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Then, since 1944...

It's time to break up with glittery makeup

January 04, 2024 19:42 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

The Washington Post's Nick Miroff joins us to give an update on the Southern border. A record level of migrants crossed it in December and pressure on the Biden administration is mounting. And, beauty journalist Jessica DeFino says it's best to leave glitter in 2023. Even though its sparkle is alluring and it's been increasingly showing up in the makeup world in recent years, glitter is rich with dangerous microplastics. Then, energy and energy transition received a lot of attention throughou...

Why one Ohio therapist changed her mind about gender-affirming care for kids

January 03, 2024 20:28 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Tensions between Lebanon and Israel run high after Hamas confirmed that one of their top leaders died in an attack in Beirut. While Israel has not claimed responsibility, the blast has stoked fears of a widening regional conflict. The Washington Post's Sarah Dadouch tells us more. And, the hacking of the small public water authority in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, is making people pay a little more attention to warnings about the vulnerability of all U.S. utilities to international cyberattacks. ...

Drink less and reduce your risk for cancer, new study says

January 02, 2024 20:44 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

A Coast Guard airplane and a passenger jet collided at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The Coast Guard plane was headed to Japan's west coast to provide aid following the devastating New Year's Day earthquake. Tokyo bureau chief for the Washington Post Michelle Ye Hee Lee joins us. And, the Israel Supreme Court struck down a provision to weaken the judiciary. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war against Hamas will continue for "many more months." NPR's Daniel Estrin joins us. Then, new ...

How to rebuild Gaza with dignity and agency for Palestinians living there

January 01, 2024 21:57 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

"Open Gaza," which brings together environmentalists, planners, and scholars from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, the U.S., the UK, India and beyond to share their visions for creating a better place for Gazans and Palestinians. Co-editor Dean Shariff Sharp tells us more. And, KPMG economist Diane Swonk shares her economic outlook for 2024. Then, copyright law expert Jennifer Jenkins talks about the thousands of recordings, lyrics, novels and movies from the 1920s that emerged from copyright pro...

2023 in review: Top films, songs and food over the past year

December 29, 2023 20:24 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Film critic Ty Burr joins us to break down his picks for the top movies of 2023. His list includes blockbuster hits like "Barbie" along with newer releases such as "Poor Things" and "The Holdovers."And, our resident chef Kathy Gunst spent 2023 eating in cities across the world. She joins us to round up the best dishes she tried throughout the year and offers recipes for some of her own recipes for dishes inspired by restaurant fares. Then, the hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Fel...

2023 saw extreme weather events — and their normalization

December 28, 2023 21:20 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

University of Michigan law professor Barbara McQuade talks about efforts in states such as Maine, Wisconsin, Michigan and Colorado to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection ban. And, by all accounts, a year of weather extremes: the most powerful storms, the hottest recorded temperatures, the deadliest wildfires. New York Times writer David Wallace-Wells says it was also a year of normalization — where events that once would have te...

Voting rights in 2023: Some states expanded access, others restricted it

December 27, 2023 21:51 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Indigenous teens traumatized by years of flooding and fire in Hawaii are leading a legal battle for climate justice. Two of the plaintiffs join us to reflect on a year of tragedy and hope. And, in 2023, voting was a fraught topic. Residents of some states saw increased measures to make voting more accessible, but those in others saw restrictions like bans on ballot drop boxes which served to restrict voting access. Liz Avore of the Voting Rights Lab joins us. Then, the cultural reach of video...

Want to read more 2024? Start with this year's best books

December 26, 2023 19:46 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

The Supreme Court is deliberating over whether to greenlight a controversial agreement that would force the Sackler family to pay $6 billion to communities, hospitals, and families harmed by the opioid epidemic Massachusetts mother Cheryl Juaire, who lost two sons to overdose, and Pennsylvania's Cynthia Munger, whose son is recovering from substance abuse disorder, join us. And, CBS News business analyst and host of "Jill on Money" Jill Schlesinger has some timely advice to start the New Year...

Our resident chef breaks down her picks for the best cookbooks of 2023

December 25, 2023 19:38 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

The news headlines this year were dominated by conflict, from Gaza to Ukraine to Myanmar. The Washington Post's Ishaan Tharoor joins us to unpack the year in global news stories. And, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst joins us to break down her favorite cookbooks that came out in 2023. Among her top picks are "Ever-Green Vietnamese" by Andrea Nguyen, "Veg-Table" by Nik Sharma and "Love is a Pink Cake" by Claire Ptak. Then, music journalist Betto Arcos joins us to sample some of the best mu...

How new federal money for solar power could help Puerto Rico's energy grid

December 22, 2023 22:59 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson and Semafor's Shelby Talcott talk about how the Supreme Court could shape the 2024 race with a ruling on presidential immunity and whether Colorado can exclude former President Donald Trump from the ballot. And, the recent death of a 5-year-old in a Chicago migrant shelter is highlighting a serious and growing crisis in the city. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Michael Loria joins us. Then, new federal money aims to install solar panels on 40,000 low-income households in...

Let the good times — and dice — roll with the best board games of 2023

December 21, 2023 22:22 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Homelessness is up 12% nationwide. And cities around the country are holding memorials to honor people who died this year while experiencing homelessness. Niki Wattson, who helps unhoused people in Indianapolis, joins us. And, this year is expected to see record spending on holiday gifts, and a big chunk of that spending goes toward gifts for children. University of Virginia Professor Allison Pugh joins us to talk about raising kids who aren't materialistic in a world defined by consumerism. ...

Cook up homemade food gifts for everyone on your list this holiday

December 21, 2023 18:47 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The Colorado Supreme Court has decided that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold office again because he encouraged the Jan. 6 insurrection. ABC News' Rick Klein talks about the political implications. And, new reporting by ProPublica shows a flurry of activity after Clarence Thomas told a congressman that U.S. Supreme Court justices need to make higher salaries. Joshua Kaplan is covering the story. Then, ACLU attorney David Donatti talks about his group's decision to sue over ...

Male birth control: A new drug focuses on Vitamin A, not hormones

December 19, 2023 21:54 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

As negotiations to overhaul the current immigration system continue, Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Rep. Nanette Barragan says that Hispanic lawmakers must be included in talks about the U.S.-Mexico border. And, a small trial is underway for a new form of male birth control. For years, scientists have known that a deficiency of vitamin A causes male infertility. And this new method focuses on Vitamin A instead of hormones. Annalisa Merrelli, a reporter for STAT, joins us. Then, Cuban jaz...

Is regifting taboo? Not if you follow this etiquette

December 18, 2023 20:10 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

The trial of media billionaire and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai is getting underway in Hong Kong. Critics of the Chinese Communist Party have rallied to his defense since his arrest in 2020. The Washington Post's Shibani Mahtani joins us. And, as the pressure to find the perfect holiday present for your loved ones mounts, you may be considering repurposing something that someone else gave you as a new and shiny gift. But is regifting a rude thing to do? Michelle Singletary, personal finan...

Major pharmacies are sending medical records to police. They don't need a warrant

December 15, 2023 20:10 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

CVS, Kroger and Rite Aid are among major pharmacies sending patient records to law enforcement agencies without a warrant or contacting a lawyer. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joins us to talk about the congressional inquiry she was part of that unearthed this revelation. And, Israel is pumping sea water into tunnels underneath Gaza as part of its campaign to eradicate Hamas. The Wall Street Journal's national security correspondent Nancy Youssef joins us. Then, the Associated Press's Darlene Super...

The Alliance Defending Freedom helped overturn Roe. Mifepristone is its next target

December 14, 2023 21:36 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

The Alliance Defending Freedom is challenging the use of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill. The group also worked to overturn Roe v. Wade. David Kirkpatrick, staff writer at the New Yorker, joins us to talk about the group. And, at COP28, world leaders agreed to triple renewable energy by 2030 and move away from fossil fuels. What does that mean for the energy sector of our economy? MSNBC's Ali Velshi joins us to answer that. Then, a large Confederate monument is set to be removed f...

COP28 takeaways: Moving away from fossil fuels using carbon capture

December 13, 2023 19:50 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Global leaders agreed to a deal at Dubai's COP28 climate conference that would transition away from fossil fuels. Carbon capture and removal technology is one way to do that. But critics say the agreement doesn't go far enough. Grist's Naveena Sadasivam and Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd join us. And, Coast Guard agents off the coast of Florida are intercepting and detaining thousands of migrants including children traveling alone. Most of them are from Haiti. Seth Freed Wessler investigated this ...

A Texas woman's fetus has a fatal condition. She still can't get an abortion

December 12, 2023 20:28 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

The Texas Supreme Court blocked a woman seeking an abortion after she learned her fetus had a condition that is almost always fatal. Professor of law at Rutgers Law School Kimberly Mutcherson joins us. And, Historian Andrew Bacevich writes that the Israel-Hamas War will end in failure for both sides, and he warns that the U.S. should not become enmeshed in the conflict. Bacevich joins us to discuss. Then, Kinnan Abdelhamid was one of the three students of Palestinian descent shot in Vermont l...

'How to Dance in Ohio' spotlights autistic Broadway actors

December 11, 2023 20:28 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Israeli forces are detaining civilians in Gaza. The Israeli military says these detainments are necessary to find Hamas militants hiding in Gaza, but provided no evidence that those they've detained are fighters. Washington Post reporter Miriam Berger joins us for more. And, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell took a trip to COP28 to talk about how her city is adapting to threats of climate change. Cantrell joins us to talk about it. Then, "How to Dance in Ohio" opened on Broadway on Sunday and...

Carbon removal technology: How far have we come and what does the future hold?

December 08, 2023 20:38 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd and Chris Bentley visited locations across the U.S. to understand how carbon removal technology is working to reverse some effects of climate change. They unpack the promising future of this technology and the limitations of it. And, O'Dowd reports on carbon capture technology that sucks CO2 directly from the air and stores it in concrete used to make buildings, roads and more. While it's certainly helpful in the fight against climate change, critics say it doesn't g...

A 'concrete' solution to climate change; Depths of Wikipedia

December 07, 2023 20:34 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

A new direct-air-capture plant in Tracy, California, will pull up to 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide directly out of the air each year. The company that built it says the removed carbon will be permanently sequestered inside concrete. As part of our Reverse Course series, Peter O'Dowd went to a concrete plant in San Jose to understand how it works. And, Grist's Jake Bittle talks about the Marshall Islands' plan to adapt to the effects of climate change. Then, writer Annie Rauwerda makes a habit ...

These machines suck climate-warming carbon right out of the air

December 06, 2023 20:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Scientists are looking toward carbon removal or ideas to pull greenhouse gasses right from the atmosphere. NPR's Camila Domonoske joins us to talk about direct air capture, or machines that can pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. And, as Democrats and Republicans go back and forth over border funding, The Washington Post's Arelis Hernández joins us to talk about what's really going on at the U.S.-Mexico border. Then, a new study published by the American Psychological Association found...

Carbon capture startups dive for climate solutions in the ocean

December 05, 2023 20:38 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

As money pours into companies promising to take greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere, there's a small but fast-growing sector of startups that want to leverage one of the world's biggest carbon sinks to clean up humanity's climate pollution: the ocean. For our series Reverse Course, Chris Bentley reports on some of the scientists and entrepreneurs developing ways to enhance the ocean's natural ability to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. And, researchers at the Pacific Northwest N...

How spreading rock dust on farms could be a climate solution

December 04, 2023 21:04 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Enhanced rock weathering can help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and instead store it deep within the Earth where it remains for eons. Numerous companies are tapping into this process. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports and investigates other land-based carbon capture methods. And, Israel is using artificial intelligence to strike non-military targets in Gaza. Israeli investigative reporter Yuval Abraham joins us.

What war means for future Palestinian and Israeli political leadership

December 01, 2023 20:35 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Palestinian journalist and storyteller Maram Humaid joins us from Gaza to talk about the end of the seven-day ceasefire. And, as Israel restarts its war against Hamas in Gaza, international political consultant Alon Pinkas talks about the political forces at play in Israel. Tahani Mustafa, senior Palestine analyst at the International Crisis Group, weighs in on what the war means for Palestinian political leadership in Gaza and the West Bank. Then, when the Taliban returned to power in Afgha...

Oil production dominates international climate conversations

November 30, 2023 20:20 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

This year's COP climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai. Nigel Purvis, a former U.S. climate negotiator and current CEO of Climate Advisers, joins us to talk about the controversy that will likely ensue when the summit gets underway. And, Oil production is expected to be a central point of discussion both at COP28 and the latest meeting of the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations. MSNBC anchor and chief economic correspondent Ali Velshi joins us. Then, Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at age...

On college campuses, Israel-Hamas war spotlights free speech concerns

November 29, 2023 20:37 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Juliette Touma, director of communications for the United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency, talks about what is going on inside Gaza as the temporary ceasefire continues between Israel and Hamas. And, college campuses across America are reeling from heightened tensions, protests and polarizing views in light of the Israel-Hamas war. CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel explains the discord that's playing out on university campuses and how higher academia can address and resolve concerns over fre...

How religious lobbyists made sure abortion bans stayed as strict as possible

November 28, 2023 20:56 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

During an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, White House officials expect more hostages to be released. Christoper O'Leary, the U.S. government's former director of hostage rescue and recovery, about tactics and strategies to release Americans and others still held. And, Amazon has become the top shipper in the U.S. surpassing the UPS. The feat has only heightened concerns about Amazon and monopolization. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins us. Then...

One economic hurdle people with disabilities face? A limit on savings

November 27, 2023 20:57 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

As Palestinian prisoners return as part of the hostage exchange with Israel, The Washington Post's Louisa Loveluck tells us about it. And, Hagai Levine, head of the medical and resilience team for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, talks about working with the freed hostages. Then, it's been decades since the government set how much money someone with a disability can keep in savings and still be eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Now a bipartisan proposal in the Senate...

'The Gun Machine' Ep. 8: Accounting for the true cost of gun violence

November 24, 2023 21:10 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

This final episode features a conversation about what it means to survive a shooting. And, host Alain Stephens discusses the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and how the federal government can better support survivors. Find the full podcast on Here & Now Anytime.

Make Thanksgiving leftovers taste even better the second time around

November 24, 2023 20:38 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

After spending much of Thanksgiving day cooking, you've probably got some leftovers taking up space in the fridge. From a vanilla pudding to a frittata, our resident chef Kathy Gunst offers recipes to transform those leftovers into something possibly even better than the first time you ate them. And, it's been 10 years since Kevin Kwan's novel "Crazy Rich Asians" hit bookstore shelves. The author joins us to break down the inspirations behind the book, the film adaptation that came after and ...

Feast your ears on Dwight Garner's memoir about eating

November 23, 2023 19:24 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Mark Kurlansky's new book "The Core of an Onion" includes the history, interesting facts and recipes including the allium. He tells us about it. And, if ever a book was meant to be savored, it's Dwight Garner's new memoir "The Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading about Eating, and Eating While Reading." In it, the New York Times literary critic takes readers on a journey through his food and book-obsessed childhood. Then, "Magic: the Gathering" released a huge new product inspired by Azt...

Have we lost empathy amid war in the Middle East?

November 22, 2023 19:19 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

How does climate change shape wildfires? That's the question John Vaillant's book "Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World" seeks to answer. He joins us to talk about fire and the warming planet. And, the war between Israel and Hamas has become increasingly polarized, leading some to question whether we've lost empathy altogether. Jamil Zaki, a psychologist who's devoted his career to studying empathy, joins us to discuss. Then, the new book "Critical Hits: Writers Play Video Games" fe...

How eSims are helping thousands in Gaza stay connected amid blackouts

November 21, 2023 19:59 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

New reporting from STAT says the nation's largest insurer, UnitedHealth Group, pushed staff to limit insurance payments by strictly following calculations by an algorithm. It meant some Medicare patients didn't get the rehabilitative care they needed. STAT's Casey Ross talks about the investigation. And, Qatar is mediating hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The country is a U.S. ally, but also home to a Hamas office and a number of Hamas leaders. Professor Gregory Gause talks abou...

UN warns of 'hellish' climate warming; Show-stealing Thanksgiving sides

November 20, 2023 20:22 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

The United Nation's latest Emissions Gap Report reveals that inadequate policies could lead to three degrees Celsius of global warming this century, a scenario described as "hellish." Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joins us. And, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter died at age 96 on Sunday. Historian and biographer Scott Kauffman joins us to talk about Carter's life and work, including mental health advocacy and international humanitarian efforts. Then, starting to prep for ...

'The Gun Machine' Ep. 7: Why it's so hard for the ATF to do its job

November 18, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

This episode of "The Gun Machine" looks at the agency charged with regulating guns, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, known as the ATF. Find the full podcast on Here & Now Anytime.

Fuel shortages in Gaza; 'Latingrass' duo combines bluegrass, Venezuelan music

November 17, 2023 19:58 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Amid fuel shortages and blackouts in internet access, Palestinians in Gaza are disconnected from much of the world, and aid organizations cannot get in contact to help. NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy joins us. And, the Wall Street Journal has named Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the best airport this year. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins us to break down the rankings. Then, Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop, also known as Larry & Joe, are combining bl...

'Time has not been exhausted yet' hostages taken by Hamas; U.S. ambassador to China

November 16, 2023 21:22 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns joins us to discuss President Biden's four-hour meeting with President Xi Jinping of China on Wednesday. And, peace activist Gershon Baskin is called Israel's most famous hostage negotiator. He talks about a deal that's said to be in the works for the release of some hostages being held by Hamas. Then, in NBC's "Found," one woman makes it her job to find missing people who have slipped through the system. We hear from creator and showrunner Nkechi Okoro...

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