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New Hampshire Debate Watchers; Coronavirus Treatment
February 10, 2020 18:08 - 42 minutesThe New Hampshire primary is Tuesday, but many voters there say they still haven't made up their minds. And that was evident in Durham, New Hampshire, this weekend when five neighbors gathered to watch the Democratic candidates debate. We hear what they have to say. Also, we talk to Dr. Amesh Adalji of John Hopkins Center for Health Security about how to treat the coronavirus.
100 Years After Prohibition; Arizona Utility Sets Carbon Free Goal
February 07, 2020 20:33 - 43 minutesIt's been 100 years since the end of Prohibition. We look back at the 13-year-ban on alcohol and how it shaped American drinking culture with William Rorabaugh, author of "Prohibition: A Concise History." Also, Arizona Public Service, the state's largest utility company, recently announced plans to be carbon free by 2050. Host Peter O'Dowd speaks with APS CEO Jeff Guldner about how the company plans to reach its goals.
New Hampshire Debate; Intimacy Coordinators In #MeToo Era
February 07, 2020 19:06 - 41 minutesDemocratic presidential candidates are set to debate Friday night in New Hampshire ahead of the state's primary on Tuesday. The primary looms as the results of the Iowa caucuses are still unknown. And in the #MeToo era, the demand for intimacy coordinators, professionals who work with actors and production staff to ensure safe and consensual sex scenes, is on the rise.
Trump Touts His Acquittal; Coronavirus Could Affect U.S.-China Trade Truce
February 06, 2020 20:50 - 42 minutesPresident Trump touted his acquittal in his impeachment trial Thursday when he brandished the front page of USA Today at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. And, China's plan to cut $75 billion in tariffs on American-made goods is a sign the trade truce with the U.S. is working. But the new coronavirus outbreak could throw a wrench in the agreement.
Universal Cancer Treatment Research; Global Impacts Of Australia FIres
February 06, 2020 20:16 - 42 minutesScientists are still a long way off of finding a cure for cancer, but researchers in the U.K. have recently made a significant step toward the creation of a universal treatment for cancer. Host Tonya Mosley speaks with one of the researchers. Also, atmospheric scientist Neil Lareau from the University of Nevada joins us to discuss some of the long-term environmental impacts of the Australia fires, from fire-generated thunderstorms to plumes of smoke and chemicals that penetrate the troposphere.
Body Temperature Changes; Coronavirus Stirs Sinophobia
February 05, 2020 19:07 - 43 minutesYou may not be as hot as you think. Scientists now say the normal human body temperature is 97.5 degrees, slightly cooler than the once-accepted 98.6 degrees. Also, as quickly as the new coronavirus is spreading globally, so is anti-China sentiment. Some restaurants and bars in Italy are turning away Chinese customers and a recent issue of a German weekly news magazine featured a headline on its cover that read "Coronavirus. Made in China."
Iowa's App Problems; 'Brain Drain' At The Department Of Agriculture
February 04, 2020 20:38 - 42 minutesIowa's state Democratic party said there were inconsistencies in precinct results from Monday night's caucuses. A technical glitch with a new app to report results appears to be at the root of the problem. Also, we talk to a historian at Rutgers about the USDA's Economic Research Service and how the Trump administration's decision to move the ERS last year resulted in about 60% of its employees quitting.
Google's Super Bowl Commercial; Bill Kristol On The GOP
February 04, 2020 19:06 - 42 minutesA Super Bowl commercial from Google depicted an elderly widower asking Google Voice Assistant to help him remember his late wife, Loretta. We discuss the ad and the technology behind it. Also, conservative thinker Bill Kristol has been critical of President Trump for years, even while many on the right who were once critical came to support the president. Host Robin Young speaks with Kristol.
German Town Goes 100% Renewable Energy; Mississippi Prisons Deaths Hit 15
February 03, 2020 19:02 - 41 minutesOne model for the transition to carbon neutrality can be found in the town of Wolfhagen, Germany, which already gets 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. Host Tonya Mosley speaks a member of the city parliament in Wolfhagen. Also, we talk to Jerry Mitchell, founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, about the state's policy failures that he says contributed to 15 inmate deaths inside Missippi prisons since Dec. 29.
Younger Voters Energized In Iowa; Nigerian Travel Ban Expansion
February 03, 2020 18:14 - 42 minutesThe Iowa caucuses are Monday night, and recent polls suggest young voters could swing the outcome. They propelled Bernie Sanders to a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton in Iowa in 2016. What role will the youth vote play in 2020? Also, the president of the Nigerian American Multicultural Council responds to the recent expansion of the Trump administration's travel ban.
Special Coverage: Iowa Caucuses
January 31, 2020 20:46 - 32 minutesThis week, Jeremy Hobson hosted Here & Now from Iowa to cover the state's first-in-the-nation caucuses.
Senate Impeachment Trial Latest; U.K. Ambassador On Brexit
January 31, 2020 19:33 - 41 minutesSenators are set to vote Friday on whether to call witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Trump. Republicans believe they have enough votes to block witnesses and acquit the president. For more, we're joined by NPR's Ayesha Rascoe. And, the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union on Friday. But the U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Tatham says he's not feeling so "starry-eyed" about Brexit.
Caucusing 101; Questions About Native Appropriation In Super Bowl
January 31, 2020 18:26 - 42 minutesThe Iowa caucuses are first, which is why they matter. We look at the history of how and why Iowa became home to the first-in-the-nation presidential contest. Also, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking the field at this year's Super Bowl, the big game will reopen an ongoing conversation over Native American imagery and appropriation in U.S. sports.
Latest From Iowa; Coronavirus Impacts On China's Economy
January 30, 2020 19:07 - 41 minutesThe Iowa caucuses are just a few days away, and many of the Democratic presidential candidates are stuck in Washington for the impeachment trial of President Trump. Iowa Public Radio lead political reporter Clay Masters joins us to discuss the latest from the campaign trail. And the spread of coronavirus in China is shutting down cities, shops and factories, and disrupting travel, business and manufacturing. For more on the economic impacts of the virus, we're joined by MSNBC anchor and corre...
Pete Buttigieg Talks Iowa; Howard Dean's Message To 2020 Candidates
January 30, 2020 18:20 - 41 minutesWhen he ran for president in 2004, Howard Dean finished third in the Iowa Democratic caucus — but what most people remember about that night is what became known as the "Dean Scream" in his speech to supporters. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with Dean about the 2020 race. Also, Pete Buttigieg is crisscrossing the key state of Iowa while several of his competitors are stuck in Washington for the impeachment trial of President Trump. We catch up with Buttigieg in Iowa.
White House May Ban Travel To China; Amy Klobuchar On Iowa
January 29, 2020 19:06 - 41 minutesWe talk to Here & Now's transportation analyst Seth Kaplan about the White House's warning to airlines it may shut down air travel to China. Meanwhile, Boeing posted its first annual loss since 1997 over fallout from the 737 Max. Also, we talk to Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the 2020 race, including the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
Impeachment Questions Answered; Space Debris Could Collide Above Pittsburgh
January 29, 2020 18:06 - 40 minutesNow that the impeachment trial of President Trump has moved to the Senate, questions have been raised by our listeners. NPR's Ron Elving answers questions about the process and potential outcome. Also, an old NASA space telescope and a retired Air Force satellite will pass each other 600 miles above earth on Wednesday night. We ask an expert about the odds of a collision and the danger of space debris.
Wearing Face Masks To Prevent Coronavirus; Finneas Wins 5 Grammys
January 28, 2020 19:04 - 41 minutesSince the coronavirus outbreak started in China, people in disposable face masks have become a defining image of the outbreak. We talk with an infectious disease expert about whether face masks make a difference. Also, Finneas O'Connell has produced all of his sister Billie Eilish's music. We revisit our conversation with him about synesthesia, his need for control and what it feels like to step out on his own.
Tribes File Climate Change Complaint; Taco Bell Increases Manager Pay
January 28, 2020 18:06 - 41 minutesLouisiana has lost an average of a football field of land every hour over the past 25 years due to coastal erosion. Five tribes have filed a formal climate change complaint with the United Nations. Also, Taco Bell will begin a test to raise the salaries of some general managers in top-performing locations to $100,000 a year. We talk to Sam Oches, editorial director for Food News Media.
Remembering Kobe Bryant; Vacancy Taxes In U.S. Cities
January 27, 2020 20:02 - 42 minutesHost Tonya Mosley talks with KPCC reporter Erick Galindo about Kobe Bryant's legacy and what he meant to the people of Los Angeles. Also, in 2019, approximately 12% of the nation's housing stock was vacant. Vacancy taxes are a new tool cities are implementing to ensure all available housing is used. But do they work? We discuss.
Avoid Making 'Dumb' Money Mistakes; Haiti's Parliament Dissolved
January 27, 2020 19:12 - 41 minutesTaking on too much student loan debt is just one of the common mistakes seen by Jill Schlesinger, a certified financial planner. Schlesinger shares how to avoid the "dumb things" people do with money. Also, Haiti is now under one-man rule after its Parliament dissolved earlier this month — a result of failed elections last October. Host Tonya Mosley speaks to Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald.
Trump Floats Entitlement Cuts; Wetlands Protection Rollbacks
January 24, 2020 19:20 - 42 minutesTrump floated possible budget cuts to social programs in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. NPR's Jim Zarroli discusses the implications of those statements and what cuts to benefit programs, including Social Security, would mean. And, the Trump administration is rolling back federal protections for the nation's waterways, which could have a huge impact on more than half of the nation's wetlands.
Inside A U.S. Clothing Factory; Protests Against American Troops In Iraq
January 24, 2020 18:12 - 43 minutesMore than 95% of all American apparel is made overseas before it is sold in the U.S. As consumers demand more accountability, that number is starting to slowly change. But making clothes in America is still hard work. We go inside a Massachusetts factory to see how it's done. Also, thousands rallied in Iraq Friday to demand that U.S. troops leave the country. We get the latest from NPR's Jane Arraf in Baghdad.
Election Security Ahead Of 2020; New Hampshire Primary Poll
January 23, 2020 19:06 - 41 minutesElection security experts say a wider range of aggressors could interfere in the 2020 election. NPR election security editor Phil Ewing joins us to discuss how federal and state governments are working to combat election interference. And, a new poll shows Bernie Sanders peaking ahead of the New Hampshire primary. WBUR's Anthony Brooks reports.
Vietnam War Movie 'The Last Full Measure'; Primaries Primer
January 23, 2020 18:26 - 43 minutesThe new film "The Last Full Measure" tells the story of the effort to upgrade the posthumous honors awarded to U.S. Air Force pararescue medic William Pitsenbarger to the Congressional Medal of Honor. Also, you may have questions about how preliminary elections work. What's the difference between primaries and caucuses? What's Super Tuesday? We discuss.
Counting Calories To Lose Weight; Coronavirus Impacts Airlines
January 22, 2020 18:56 - 42 minutesWhat if we've got it all wrong, and counting calories is not the way to lose weight? That could be the case and according to one Economist writer, "it's time to bury the world's most misleading measure." Also, as the number of deaths from the coronavirus in China rises to 17, the new outbreak is impacting airline travel.
Watching The Impeachment Trial In Person; Fish Recipes For Winter
January 22, 2020 18:30 - 43 minutesMembers of the public can watch the impeachment trial of President Trump in person if they are able to get tickets from their senator. Host Robin Young talks to Mary Finn and Aidan Hollinger-Miles, who received tickets to watch the first day of the trial from the office of Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley. Also, chef Kathy Gunst shares three fish dishes that use smoked, frozen and canned fish.
Social Mobility Better In Canada; Media Access To Impeachment Trial
January 21, 2020 19:06 - 42 minutesThe World Economic Forum published a new report on social mobility that ranks countries on how easy it is for a person born to a poor family to reach the middle class. Also, the media is pushing back against restrictions on covering the Senate impeachment trial. What does limited access for reporters mean for the public? We talk to NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
2020 Census Starts In Remote Alaskan Villages; VA Smoking Ban
January 21, 2020 18:14 - 42 minutesThe 2020 U.S. census officially starts Tuesday in the remote villages of Alaska. NPR's census reporter, Hansi Lo Wang, is there and speaks with Robin Young about the day's events. Also, the recent smoking ban at all Veteran Administration medical facilities has been lauded for creating a healthier environment for veterans and federal employees. But the new smoke-free policy has been difficult for some veterans and staff, Stephanie Colombini of WUSF reports for the American Homefront Project.
Secular Spirituality And Education; Historic Carousel Ride
January 20, 2020 19:06 - 42 minutesWhat does spirituality look like in the classroom? Hundreds of educators, philanthropists and nonprofits recently convened at Columbia University Teachers College's "Spirituality in Education" conference to answer that question. Also, Sharon Langley was the first African American to ride the carousel at the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland on the day the park was formally integrated. Langley has now co-written a new children's book about it.
Miscarrying During Australia Fires; Why Cannabis Stocks Fell
January 20, 2020 18:08 - 43 minutesWildfires in Australia have killed at least 28 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Gemma Carey, a professor at the University of New South Wales, talks to us about having a miscarriage during the fires and whether she still wants to have children. Many cannabis companies saw their stock prices soar in the first few months of 2019, only to see their valuations collapse. We speak with Jeremy Berke, senior reporter for Business Insider.
Trump's Impeachment Legal Team; Bloomberg Outspends Rivals
January 17, 2020 19:06 - 42 minutesKen Starr and Alan Dershowitz are set to join Trump's impeachment legal team. Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, joins us to discuss what this means for Trump's legal team. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent more on ads in his campaign for president than any of his rivals for the Democratic nomination. Ken Goldstein, a professor at the University of San Francisco, joins us to discuss.
What It Takes To Make Clothes In The USA; Richmond Gun Rally Concerns
January 17, 2020 18:06 - 41 minutesMore than 95% of clothing sold in the U.S. is imported. But there are signs that "Made in America" is making a comeback. Host Peter O'Dowd takes a closer look. Also, Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a gun rights rally planned in Richmond on Monday. The rally has attracted the attention of militia and extremist groups.
Disability Policy In 2020 Democratic Primary; Technology And Kindness
January 16, 2020 19:24 - 42 minutesWhere do the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on disability rights? We talk with the director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress about the major disability policies being discussed this election season. Also, technology and the web can be used to foster empathy, community and even spirituality. As part of our series on secular spirituality, Standford professor Jamil Zaki joins us to discuss the technology of kindness.
California Gov. Newsom On Homelessness Plan; Illinois' Pot Shortage
January 16, 2020 18:20 - 41 minutesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to us about his plan to address the state's growing homeless population and housing crisis. He has proposed a $1 billion plan. Also, Illinois residents bought nearly $11 million worth of recreational marijuana in the first five days after it became legal. WBEZ's Mariah Woelfel reports the demand sent dispensaries into a frenzy.
New Evidence In Impeachment Investigation; Sonos Sues Google
January 15, 2020 19:06 - 41 minutesAs the House plans to transmit the articles of impeachment against Trump to the Senate, new evidence has surfaced from Lev Parnas, an associate of Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Also, Sonos is suing Google, alleging the company stole its intellectual property to develop its own smart speakers. Their case is the latest front in a growing battle for oxygen in a business increasingly dominated by tech giants.
Great Migration Book; New Hampshire Voters On Democratic Debate
January 15, 2020 18:26 - 42 minutesHere & Now's Tonya Mosley speaks with Blair Imani, author of the new illustrated history "Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream." The book tells the story of the migration of millions of African Americans to the northern states. And, host Jeremy Hobson speaks with three Democratic voters in Concord, New Hampshire, about last night's Democratic presidential debate.
'Amazon' Warrior Women; Americans Help Fight Australia Fires
January 14, 2020 19:06 - 41 minutesFor centuries, scholars assumed that Greek myths about fierce warrior women they called "Amazons" were just that — myths. But new archeology confirms what modern historians like Adrienne Mayor had begun to suspect: Amazons were real, and they were actually Scythian nomads. Also, dozens of Americans have gone to Australia to help battle the wildfires scorching the country. Michelle Moore, a fire program specialist with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, recently returned from work with an aeri...
The Swing Voter We Don't Talk About; U.S. Travel Restrictions To Cuba
January 14, 2020 18:42 - 41 minutesWhat if we thought about swing voters not as Democratic to Republican transplants but as voters who stick with one party — or don't vote at all? Ibram Kendi argues in The Atlantic that we should look at young voters, voters of color and especially young voters of color as "the other swing voters" who could make or break a candidate's fortune, but are rarely central to the political conversation. Also, after banning all commercial airline flights to Cuba's provinces, the Trump administration s...
Spirituality Without God; Making Smart Financial Decisions In 2020
January 13, 2020 19:06 - 41 minutesWhat does it mean to be spiritual outside the confines of religion? This week, we'll explore that trend. We talk to Krista Tippett, creator and host of the public radio show "On Being." Also, with the near year upon us, Americans have a lot of money decisions to make. We check in with personal finance expert Jill Schlesinger about financial risks and making smart financial decisions.
Dangers Of Sugar; Overestimating Immigrants' Use Of Public Assistance
January 13, 2020 18:08 - 41 minutesNutrition experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on sugar, with some comparing its adverse health effects to smoking. Host Robin Young speaks with Dr. Robert Lustig about the dangers of sugar. Also, new research from Harvard University looks at perceptions of immigrants and finds that across the U.S. and Europe, people generally overestimate the share of immigrants who are unemployed and on public assistance. We talk with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic.
Puerto Rico Earthquake Recovery; An Oregon Rancher's Wolf Fence
January 10, 2020 19:06 - 42 minutesA series of earthquakes has left much of Puerto Rico without power as government authorities still struggle to provide recovery years after hurricanes ravaged the island. Also, one cattle rancher in Oregon has lost eight cows and two dogs to a pack of wolves over the last few years. Now he's putting up a fence to keep them out, and he's even teamed up with the environmentalists that he often clashes with. Jes Burns has the story.
Bryan Stevenson On 'Just Mercy'; Amazon Vs. FedEx
January 10, 2020 18:02 - 42 minutesThe new film, "Just Mercy," tells the story of an American lawyer's need for hope in the pursuit of justice. It's based on the real life of Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, and he joins us to discuss the new movie. And, Amazon has blocked third-party sellers from using FedEx for deliveries, which one New York University professor says could spell the end of FedEx. Scott Galloway joins us to discuss.
Mother Of American Prisoner In Iran; Australia's Fires Raise Health Concerns
January 09, 2020 19:09 - 42 minutesJoanne White has been anxiously watching the crisis in Iran, wondering what it means for her son. Michael White, a navy veteran, was arrested in 2018 in Iran and later sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of insulting the country's leader and posting a private photo online. Also, doctors are warning that the fires in Australia are having serious impacts on public health. One cardiologist in Canberra, Australia, explains.
Study Links Social Media To Teen Anxiety, Depression; Remembering Kay Evans
January 09, 2020 18:49 - 42 minutesA new study found that social media use, television viewing and computer use over a four-year period predicted more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents. We talk with study author Patricia Conrod about the research. Also, host Jeremy Hobson remembers his friend Kay Evans, who took care of him when he was a little kid growing up in Urbana, Illinois. Evans died last week at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer.
Cancer Death Rates Fall; Plane Crash In Iran Kills All Aboard
January 08, 2020 19:12 - 41 minutesA new study by the American Cancer Society shows a 29% decrease in cancer deaths between 1991 and 2017. The study's lead author joins us to discuss. Also, a Ukrainian plane bound for Kyiv crashed shortly after taking off in Tehran, Iran, killing all on board. The crash happened hours after Iran launched a missile strike against U.S. interests in Iraq.
Australia Fires Highlight Coal's Role In Climate Crisis; Philadelphia's Juvenile Justice Reforms
January 08, 2020 18:38 - 41 minutesThe devastating fire season in Australia is highlighting how climate change is speeding up the spread of fires and how coal has had a part to play in this. We speak with Ian Dunlop, former chair of the Australian Coal Association, who now focuses on advocating for urgent action on climate change. Also, in Philadelphia, a shift from arresting students for minor offenses to offering diversion programs is being looked at as a model for other cities. YR Media's Zari Tarazona reports.
California Firefighters Head To Australia; Layoffs At Pier 1 Imports
January 07, 2020 21:03 - 42 minutesA group of 20 seasoned California firefighters, many of who battled the Saddleridge Fire in Southern California, left on Monday night to help fight the fires in Australia. Fire Chief Robert Garcia discusses this global firefighting effort. Also, Pier 1 Imports announced it's closing about 450 stores and laying off about 40% of its headquarters staff. MSNBC's Ali Velshi reports.
Facebook Bans Deepfake Videos But Disinformation Remains Rampant Online
January 07, 2020 20:49 - 4 minutesThe move comes as the company is under increasing pressure to crack down on disinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
Significance Of Iran's Cultural Sites; Facebook Bans Deepfakes
January 07, 2020 20:25 - 42 minutesTrump's warned of bombing Iranian cultural sites, though U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the U.S. military does not plan to do so. We talk with a professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at Yale University about the significance of these historic sites. Also, Facebook says it's banning deepfakes, or videos manipulated with the intention to mislead. The move has already drawn criticism for not going far enough to combat the spread of disinformation.