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California Fires Force Evacuations; Iowans Divided Over Democratic Candidates
October 25, 2019 18:54 - 43 minutesThe Kincade Fire continues to burn in Sonoma County, California, and now there are other fires across the region that firefighters are working to put out. Here & Now's Tonya Mosley checks in with KPCC reporter Sharon McNary for the latest. And in Iowa, Democrats are split over which candidate is best equipped to beat President Trump.
Human Trafficking Worldwide; Tree Of Life Synagogue Rebuilds
October 25, 2019 17:26 - 42 minutesThe Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh has been closed since last year when a gunman shot and killed 11 Jewish worshippers. But, like many other houses of worship that have experienced similar violence, Tree of Life leadership has vowed to rebuild. WESA's Liz Red reports. Also, police discovered the bodies of 39 people in the back of a trailer in Essex this week. The case has sparked discussion over human trafficking, although the details of this case are not yet known.
TikTok Explained; Eddie Murphy As Rudy Ray Moore In New 'Dolemite'
October 24, 2019 18:15 - 42 minutesTikTok was the most downloaded app globally for both Apple and Android in September. Here & Now technology analyst Ben Brock Johnson explains why the app is so popular. Also, Eddie Murphy's new film "Dolemite Is My Name" documents the career of Rudy Ray Moore, a Cleveland entertainer who did standup comedy and developed the persona of a street hustler. WCPN's David C. Barnett reports.
A Scholarly Look At The Rolling Stones; Tennis Star Bianca Andreescu
October 24, 2019 17:45 - 42 minutesThe Rolling Stones are still touring more than 50 years after they got together in England. A new book takes an academic look at their music and their legacy. We speak with one of the book's editors. Also, host Tonya Mosley speaks with 19-year-old Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu, who is preparing for the WTA finals in China following her U.S. Open win.
Black Teen Suicide Attempts Rise; Google Makes A Quantum Leap
October 23, 2019 18:09 - 43 minutesA new Journal of Pediatrics study finds that black high schoolers are attempting suicide at rates higher than most of their peers. We speak with one of the study's authors who says we're missing the data that would help tackle that rise. Also, Google researchers announced Wednesday that their supercomputer Sycamore has reached "quantum supremacy," or the ability to do calculations at speeds once unimaginable. We talk with Yale University professor Steven Girvin about what this quantum breakth...
Possible Alzheimer's Drug Advancements; Bernard-Henri Lévy On Syria
October 23, 2019 17:13 - 43 minutesBiotech company Biogen has announced plans to seek experimental approval for an Alzheimer's drug that appeared to fail in clinical trials earlier this year. STAT reporter Sharon Begley has the latest. Also, French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy, a vocal advocate for the Kurds, discusses the recent developments in Syria.
How Dogs Can Mend A Broken Heart; Republican Iowans On Trump
October 22, 2019 18:08 - 43 minutesHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Even with the evolution of new drugs and minimally-invasive procedures, American hearts could still be at risk because of loneliness and work-related stress. One solution? Dog ownership. Cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar explains. And, in Iowa, 31 counties flipped from Obama to Trump in 2016, more than any other state. Maintaining those counties will be key to Trump's reelection bid. We look at how that support is holding up.
Mysterious Apple Tree Killer; 'Freestyle Love Supreme' On Broadway
October 22, 2019 17:26 - 43 minutesThere's a new threat to the U.S.'s annual $4 billion apple industry. Researchers call it Rapid Apple Decline and are trying to figure out what's causing it, The Allegheny Front's Julie Grant reports. Also, "Freestyle Love Supreme" is now a Broadway show. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with three cast members of the hip-hop improvisational show.
Unilever Pledges To Reduce Plastic Use; Preparing For A Recession
October 21, 2019 19:38 - 42 minutesUnilever, the world's third-largest consumer packaged goods company, is pledging to cut in half its use of non-recyclable plastics by 2025. We talk with the man behind the bold pledge, Unilever's chief of research and development, Richard Slater. Also, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss what you should do with your money if you're spooked about the economy. And, former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp takes a look at the impeachment inquiry from her perch in North Dakota.
Are We Headed For A Tech Bubble Burst?; Obamacare Isn't Dead, Yet
October 21, 2019 19:36 - 42 minutesIt has been a rocky time for high profile tech startups trying to go public. Many have seen their initial valuations drop. That has lead to comparisons to the tech bubble burst of 2000. But Derek Thompson says what's happening now is actually the opposite of what happened then. Also, as the U.S. awaits a federal court ruling on whether the Affordable Care Act is constitutional, opponents of the legislation have mostly stopped calling for a complete overhaul. Reporter Julie Rovner tells us how...
Oct. 18, 2019: Nicotine In E-Cigarettes; Venezuela Update
October 18, 2019 18:06 - 43 minutesJuul announced it will stop selling its fruity flavored e-cigarettes, but high nicotine levels are also why they are so addictive. Dr. Anne Melzer joins us to discuss what doctors are saying about a proposed cap on nicotine in e-cigarettes. And, nine months after political turmoil began in Venezuela, crippling U.S. sanctions have been impacting the lives of people in the country. Host Tonya Mosley talks with journalist Emiliana Duarte who is on the ground there.
Oct. 18, 2019: Tax On Menstrual Products; 'The Cave' Syria Documentary
October 18, 2019 17:38 - 43 minutesOn average, people who menstruate spend an estimated $150 million dollars a year just on the sales tax for pads and tampons. We talk with an activist about the legal fight to end the so-called tampon tax and the nation's first-ever Period Day. Plus, National Geographic will release a documentary on Friday called "The Cave" about an underground hospital in a suburb of Damascus that was bombed by the Syrian government. Host Peter O'Dowd talks to Oscar-nominated filmmaker Feras Fayyad about his ...
Oct. 17, 2019: 'Looking For Alaska' On Hulu; Decommissioning Chemical Weapons
October 17, 2019 19:02 - 43 minutesJohn Green's young adult novel "Looking for Alaska" is now a limited TV series on Hulu. Host Robin Young speaks with Green and Josh Schwartz, the show's co-executive producer and showrunner. Also, hundreds of thousands of chemical weapons at an Army depot in Colorado must be destroyed under an international treaty, but environmental concerns have delayed that until now. Michael de Yoanna with member station KUNC has the story.
Oct. 16, 2019: Excessive Police Force; Coroners And Mass Shootings
October 16, 2019 19:54 - 42 minutesThe shooting and death of Atatiana Jefferson at the hands of a police officer in Fort Worth — mere weeks after Amber Guyger's murder conviction for killing Botham Jean in Dallas — is highlighting the role fear and racial stereotypes often play in police officers' decision to use lethal force. Also, two years have passed since the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip left 58 people dead and hundreds wounded. Host Tonya Mosley speaks with head coroner for Clark County, Nevada, about how coroner...
Oct. 16, 2019: Zombie Homes Haunt Cleveland; Pulse Nightclub Memorial Controversy
October 16, 2019 17:30 - 43 minutesA decade after the nationwide housing collapse, thousands of "zombie homes" are still vacant, abandoned and crumbling in the suburbs outside of Cleveland. Host Robin Young toured one east Cleveland neighborhood with a city councilman to find out why. Also, three years after a gunman killed 49 people in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, plans to build a memorial and museum are moving forward — but not without controversy. Danielle Prieur from WMFE reports.
Oct. 15, 2019: Climate Change Insurance; California's Homeless Crisis
October 15, 2019 18:06 - 41 minutesLast year, insurance payouts caused by climate-related events totaled $2.4 trillion worldwide. The Economist reporter Matthieu Favas recently wrote about the issue and joins host Robin Young to discuss. Also, a quarter of the nation's homeless population is in California, with many cities struggling to deal with the problem. The city of Bakersfield has seen a 50% increase in homelessness in the last year. Host Tonya Mosley has the report.
Oct. 14, 2019: Living Funerals; Drug Resistance Technology
October 14, 2019 18:27 - 41 minutesLiving funerals are held for those who are still alive but nearing death. Author Mary-Elizabeth Williams speaks about her experience attending her friend's living funeral. Also, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2 million Americans get drug-resistant infections every year. Of those, about 23,000 die. A new diagnostic tool that identifies bacteria quickly, at a genetic level, might help patients and fight antibiotic resistance.
Oct. 14, 2019: The Economics Of Climate Change; Latino Voters In Texas
October 14, 2019 17:14 - 41 minutesThe Latino vote is still up for grabs by both parties in Texas, and it could play a decisive role in the 2020 presidential election. We talk with the lead author of a new report from the University of Houston that takes on some common misconceptions about Latino Republican voters in Texas. Also, climate activist and journalist Naomi Klein says the real inconvenient truth is that fixing climate change requires major economic change. Host Robin Young speaks with Klein about her new book "On Fir...
Oct. 11, 2019: Former U.S.-Ukraine Ambassador Testifies; Cloud Appreciation
October 11, 2019 18:21 - 41 minutesFormer ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is testifying on Capitol Hill Friday as part of the impeachment inquiry after the White House blocked another official from testifying earlier this week. We get the latest from NPR's Susan Davis. And, host Peter O'Dowd takes a tour of the sky with Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciate Society.
Oct. 11, 2019: Mashrou Leila; 'South Park' Provokes China
October 11, 2019 17:13 - 41 minutesLebanese indie-pop band Mashrou Leila challenges the status quo in the Middle East. We speak with lead singer and lyricist Hamed Sinno and drummer Carl Gerges about their music and why they're banned in parts of the Arab world. Also, "South Park" marked its 300th episode on Thursday. NPR's Eric Deggans joins host Jeremy Hobson to discuss the show's criticism of Chinese censorship and political prisoner camps in the country.
Oct. 10, 2019: Giuliani Associates Arrested; Surge In STD Cases
October 10, 2019 18:06 - 39 minutesTwo associates of President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani have been arrested on campaign finance charges. The associates reportedly aided Giuliani's efforts to have Ukraine launch an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden. We get the latest from NPR's Ryan Lucas. Also, a new CDC report reveals a rise in the number of STD cases in the U.S. in 2018 compared to the year before. We speak with an epidemiologist at the CDC who worked on the report.
Oct 10, 2019: Turkey's Offensive In Syria; Jimmy Fallon On Kids And Comedy
October 10, 2019 17:34 - 43 minutesTurkish ground troops are continuing their advance against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with former ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Jane Harman about the invasion that has been condemned around the world. Also, on top of a 20-year career in comedy as late-night television host and cast member on Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon is also an author. We speak with Fallon about comedy, having kids and his new children's book, "This is Baby."
Oct 9, 2019: California Power Outages; Psychedelic Substances Research
October 09, 2019 18:50 - 43 minutesIn California, the utility PG&E has begun shutting off electricity because of concerns of high winds and the potential for wildfires. Host Peter O'Dowd speaks with KQED's Brian Watt about power outages that are expected to impact hundreds of thousands of people across the state. Also, Johns Hopkins University has launched a center for psychedelic research with $17 million in donations from private donors. We talk with William Richards, a psychologist at Johns Hopkins, about his decades-long r...
Oct. 9, 2019: Denmark Climate Summit; Enforcing Subpoenas
October 09, 2019 18:10 - 42 minutesWorld mayors are gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, this week to discuss how their cities can fight climate change. We speak with one of the organizers of the summit, Mark Watts, executive director of C40 Cities. Also, the Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to the three scientists who, over decades, developed lithium-ion batteries and created a portable technology revolution. And, Lisa Kern Griffin, former federal prosecutor and Duke University law professor, joins us to discuss if Congr...
Oct. 8, 2019: How Schools Teach Impeachment; Drive-Thrus Slowing Down
October 08, 2019 18:06 - 42 minutesHow are high school students learning about the impeachment as the politics play out in Washington? We speak with John Speicher, a government teacher at Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City. Also, a new report finds that drive-thrus in the U.S. are getting slower. But some say that's not necessarily a bad thing. Host Jeremy Hobson talks about the state of fast food with Sam Oches, editor of QSR Magazine.
Oct. 7, 2019: Sen. King On Syria; Party Like A Federal Official
October 08, 2019 17:42 - 43 minutesOn Sunday, the White House announced U.S. forces will stand aside while Turkey prepares to launch an offensive in Northern Syria. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks about the news with Maine Sen. Angus King, who is on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Also, Bryan Rafanelli founded one of the country's premier event planners, Rafanelli Events. His new book "A Great Party: Designing the Perfect Celebration" highlights some of his event successes from weddings in Istanbul to celebrations at the White ...
Oct. 8, 2019: Sondland Blocked From Testifying; China Versus NBA
October 08, 2019 17:26 - 42 minutesThe State Department has blocked Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, from appearing in front of House committees on Tuesday with hours to spare. We speak with NPR's Claudia Grisales to answer the question: Who is Gordon Sondland? Also, China's state broadcaster canceled plans to show a pair of preseason NBA games in that country later this week after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong. Host Jeremy Hob...
Oct. 7, 2019: David Byrne's 'American Utopia'; Rural Chronic Disease
October 07, 2019 18:08 - 42 minutesDavid Byrne, the beloved Talking Heads frontman, debuts his show "American Utopia" this month. Byrne joins host Robin Young to talk about the unusual show, which features new songs, as well as Talking Heads favorites. Also, Americans who live in rural parts of the U.S. have much higher rates of death than the rest of the country. The causes are not only diseases but their side effects — depression, anxiety and suicide. Some experts are recommending ways to prevent these premature deaths. Lisa...
Oct. 4, 2019: Rep. Engel On Impeachment Inquiry; Vape Shops Shutter
October 04, 2019 18:07 - 42 minutesThe inspector general of the intelligence community is on Capitol Hill Friday addressing questions surrounding the president's July phone call with Ukraine's president. We speak with Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, about the future of the impeachment inquiry. Also, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a four-month ban on the sale of all vaping products last week in a response to the growing public health crisis that has injured more than 1,0...
Oct. 4, 2019: 'City Of Women' Map; Bayou Steel Layoffs
October 04, 2019 17:08 - 43 minutesHundreds of employees of the Bayou Steel plant in LaPlace, Louisiana, learned this week that they will be losing their jobs because the plant is closing at the end of November. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said the company was "particularly vulnerable to tariffs" because it relies on mostly imported, recycled scrap metal. Also, in 2016, the first "City of Women" map was designed to reimagine public space by naming each subway stop after a famous woman. Host Tonya Mosley talks to one of the...
Oct. 3, 2019: Pence's Role In Ukraine Affair; CBD Arthritis Guidelines
October 03, 2019 18:44 - 43 minutesThe Washington Post reports that President Trump used Vice President Mike Pence in his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Bidens. Washington Post national security reporter Greg Jaffee joins us to discuss. And, the Arthritis Foundation released guidelines for patients who want to use CBD to manage their pain. Plus, a look at the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Cilia Flores, who some say may be more powerful than her husband.
Oct. 3, 2019: A Look Into The Tobacco Industry; Florida Climate Migrant
October 03, 2019 17:20 - 42 minutesA recent study compares vaping-related lung injuries to severe chemical burns, based on lung tissue samples from 17 patients. The Trump administration has moved to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigs, but vaping is still largely unregulated. We look at the history of regulatory fights over tobacco products in the U.S. with Sarah Milov, author of "The Cigarette: A Political History." Also, more than two years after Hurricane Irma struck Florida, one woman is still trying to get the state to b...
Oct. 2, 2019: 'Talk Radio's America;' Best Tortillas In Phoenix
October 02, 2019 19:50 - 43 minutesSince the launch of The Rush Limbaugh Show in 1988, conservative talk radio has taken over airways across the country and pushed the GOP further to the right. We speak with Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radio's America: How an Industry Took Over a Political Party That Took Over the United States." And, an unassuming Mexican restaurant in South Phoenix has been serving up 13-inch flour tortillas since 1968. Here & Now's Tonya Mosely visited the restaurant during a busy lunch rush and spoke ...
Oct. 2, 2019: Deepfakes Near Perfection; PM's 'Final' Brexit Offer
October 02, 2019 19:40 - 42 minutesExperts used to think convincing deep fake technology was years away, but now it could be less than a year before copycat media becomes indistinguishable from reality. We speak to professor Hao Lin about the rapid evolution of deepfakes. Also, audiences have loved Henry Winkler from his iconic role as The Fonz on "Happy Days" to the Bluth's family attorney Barry Zuckerkorn on "Arrested Development." Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver about their new kids' book "Al...
Oct. 1, 2019: 70 Years Of Communism In China; Remembering Jessye Norman
October 01, 2019 18:08 - 43 minutesThe People's Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary with a military parade in Bejing on Tuesday, while protests against the capital city's influence in Hong Kong persist. We speak with NPR's Bejing correspondent about the day's events. Also, host Robin Young talks with James Risen of The Intercept about Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son who Republicans are focusing on to detract from President Trump's phone call with Ukraine's president. Plus, we remember Grammy award-winning soprano J...
Oct. 1, 2019: Hillary Clinton On Impeachment; Carbon Capture
October 01, 2019 17:48 - 42 minutesHost Tonya Mosley speaks with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton about the Trump impeachment inquiry and their new book, "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience." Also, as the world gets closer to burning through its carbon budget, one old idea is getting a new look: carbon capture. Several Democratic presidential candidates have included the idea in their climate plans, but some climate activists say support for carbon capture can be a smokescreen for fos...
Sept. 30, 2019: Afghanistan Election; Quick And Easy Dinners
September 30, 2019 18:46 - 43 minutesNow that presidential elections are over, Afghanistan faces a period of political uncertainty. We get the latest from the BBC on an election day filled with violence. Also, fall is a busy season but that's no excuse for making a habit of ordering takeout. Our resident chef Kathy Gunst has three recipes for when there's no time to cook.
Sept. 30, 2019: Ibtihaj Muhammad's Children's Book; How America Lost Religion
September 30, 2019 17:44 - 43 minutesHost Tonya Mosley speaks with Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad about her new children's book "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family." Also, Americans have become increasingly disassociated with religion since the 1990s. Host Robin Young speaks with Derek Thompson, senior editor at the Atlantic, about why. And, House Democrats are planning hearings this week as they move forward with their impeachment inquiry. We get the latest from NPR's Tamara Keith.
Sept. 27, 2019: Juul's New CEO; China Turns 70 Amid Protests
September 27, 2019 18:45 - 42 minutesJuul has a new CEO who is joining the company with two decades of experience in Big Tobacco. We talk with Bloomberg's Michael Regan about K.C. Crosthwaite and the challenges ahead amid a public health dilemma fueled by vaping. Also, Tuesday, Oct. 1, will mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Emily Feng, NPR's Beijing correspondent, about how Hong Kong protests and celebration festivities in Bejing could collide.
Sept. 27, 2019: Mont Blanc Glacier Melts; Grizzly Bear Attacks
September 27, 2019 18:44 - 42 minutesItaly's Mont Blanc glacier is at risk of collapsing due to melting ice linked to climate change. Some roads in a nearby town have been closed as a precaution. Host Peter O'Dowd speaks with a glaciologist who was in the region last year about what the main concerns are for scientists. Also, in Montana, a fourth person has been injured in a grizzly bear attack according to local officials. We get the latest from a wildlife coordinator in the area about the recent attacks.
Sept. 26, 2019: Leon Panetta On Ukraine Affair; Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus
September 26, 2019 19:09 - 42 minutesThe whistleblower complaint detailing President Trump's call with Ukraine's president was released to the public on Thursday. Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta weighs in on the contents of the complaint. And, a rare mosquito-borne virus has killed at least 10 people in the U.S. STAT's Helen Branswell joins Here & Now to discuss the deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus. That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's September 26, 2019 full broadcast.
Sept 26, 2019: Whistleblower Complaint Released; Desert Water Conservation
September 26, 2019 18:48 - 42 minutesThe whistleblower complaint about a phone call where President Trump asks Ukraine's president to investigate his political rival Joe Biden has been released. NPR's Tim Mak explains Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire's appearance before Congress on Thursday. Also, Arizona Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko told us the official White House memo is "a total nothing burger." Plus, researchers at Arizona State University are testing a new technology on soccer fields that could conse...
Sept 25, 2019: Ukraine Call Memo Released; School Opioid Program
September 25, 2019 19:08 - 42 minutesTrump is anticipated to speak more about the call to the Ukrainian president Wednesday afternoon as the House moves closer to impeachment. NPR's Claudia Grisale has the latest on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Also, in 2017, the state of Ohio was second only to West Virginia in its rate of overdose deaths. One Ohio school district has started a program for children affected by the emotional, behavioral and physical consequences of their families' addictions. Host Robin Young talks ...
Sept 25, 2019: Impeachment Inquiry; NATO On US-Taliban Peace Talks
September 25, 2019 18:38 - 42 minutesOn Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House is moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. A key part of the investigation will focus on Trump's request of Ukraine's president to investigate the Biden family. NPR's Tamara Keith has the latest. Also, host Jeremy Hobson speaks with the NATO secretary general about Trump's address at the U.N. General Assembly, the threat of Iran, the war in Afghanistan, and the state of international alliances.
Sept. 24, 2019: Trump Impeachment Momentum; Studying Wyoming's Frogs
September 24, 2019 19:19 - 42 minutesA growing majority of Democrats are calling for the impeachment of President Trump, saying he abused the power of his office in order to sway the 2020 election. NPR's Domenico Montanaro explains. Also, scientists in Wyoming have organized a two-season project to survey where frogs live and how many are out there. One of the goals is to have a database for land managers to make informed decisions about habitat.
Sept. 24, 2019: Demi Moore's 'Inside Out'; NYC Repeals Gay Conversion Ban
September 24, 2019 18:54 - 42 minutesDemi Moore chronicles her high-profile relationships and roles in iconic films in her new memoir. She joins us to talk about "Inside Out," which you can find on shelves Tuesday. Also, we speak with one of the seven first-term Democrats calling for impeachment over allegations Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine if leaders there didn't investigate political rival Biden. Plus, host Jeremy Hobson talks with Corey Johnson, the openly gay speaker of the New York City Council, about the council'...