Podcast · 224 episodes
Here & Now Anytime, page 2
by NPR · English
The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young and Scott Tong with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.
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New FDA-approved drug offers hope in pancreatic cancer treatmentThis episode of Here and Now focuses mainly on two medical stories. Topic 1: An FDA-approved pancreatic cancer drug for patients with advanced disease. Guest: Dr.27 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 12 chapters
Drag performer who impersonated Dolly Parton for decades remembers herThe episode opens with tributes to Dolly Parton after her death, focusing on her influence on the gay community and self-acceptance, through the perspective of a long-time Dolly impersonator.26 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Trump is trying to restrict mail-in voting. Will it matter in the midterms?Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting ahead of midterms; how it could affect ballot delivery and election administration.25 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Trump’s economic policies hit Iran, Canada and U.S. workersThe episode covers three linked economic pressures: U.S. sanctions on Iran, escalating U.S.-Canada tariffs, and U.S. farm labor shortages.24 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 4 chapters
Why Amanda Knox is using comedy to reclaim her storyAmanda Knox discusses her one-woman comedy show Cartwheel, using humor to reclaim her story after her wrongful conviction in Italy for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.21 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Trump declared ‘economic warfare’ on Iran. What does that mean for Americans?Trump threatens Iran with “economic warfare” and possible sanctions on Iran’s trading partners; discussion focuses on what it could mean for Americans via global retaliation, energy prices, and…20 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 10 chapters
The personalized vaccine that could revolutionize cancer treatmentA personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for high-risk melanoma; then a political interview with activist David Hogg about Democrats and midterms; then wildfire survivor Nikki High on long-term recovery…19 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 16 chapters
The trillion-dollar case against MetaThis episode of Here and Now Anytime covers three threads. First, a bipartisan coalition of U.S.18 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Historic flooding kills at least 7 in IndianaThe episode covers two stories: historic flooding in Indiana and the legal fallout from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, plus a remembrance of pitcher Tommy John.17 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Why monotasking can make you more productiveThe episode argues that “true multitasking” is mostly impossible and that constant task switching reduces productivity and increases stress.14 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
Why does ICE want to use electronic shock gloves?ICE plans to equip agents with electronic shock gloves labeled “de-escalation” devices, amid concerns about misuse, limited training, and lack of accountability; the episode also covers Haitian TPS…13 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
What tight Democratic primaries reveal about midterm votersThe episode covers three topics: (1) what last night’s Democratic primaries suggest about midterm voters and whether Democrats should move left or toward centrists; (2) the condition and release of…12 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters
Former secret service agent on ruse to smuggle Trump out of TurkeyThe episode covers (1) a reported Secret Service “ruse” in which President Trump allegedly left a NATO summit in Turkey via a decoy and catering truck after an Iranian assassination threat, and (2)…11 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
AOC’s egg freezing sparks conversation about fertilityThe episode covers three linked stories: (1) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to publicly announce she plans to freeze her eggs, prompting discussion of how egg freezing works, costs, success…10 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
How teeth are uncovering the origins of enslaved AfricansScience and community efforts to trace and repatriate enslaved Africans whose remains were found on St. Helena, plus a separate segment on Dungeons & Dragons’ Star Wars partnership.7 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 12 chapters
Big changes to Head Start could upend early educationThe episode covers two main stories: proposed changes to Head Start and the FDA approval of an mRNA flu vaccine, plus a Ukraine war update.6 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Feds backtrack on border wall water after public outcryFederal Customs and Border Protection paused new groundwater wells in New Mexico for Trump’s border wall after public outcry over drilling without state permits; ranchers fear capped wells could be…5 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
What history says about a split Democratic PartyHow history suggests Democrats can govern despite internal splits, and how Trump’s second term reshaped the federal government.4 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 14 chapters
Historic wildfires burn through Washington StateWildfires in Washington State, especially Spokane County, force evacuations of 60,000+ people and destroy hundreds of homes; the governor seeks federal help.3 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 12 chapters
What ospreys can tell us about climate changeThe episode is about two main stories. First, it examines why osprey numbers are dropping in Connecticut and across the East Coast.31 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
States vs. federal government in prediction market battleThe episode covers two main topics. First, a legal and political fight over prediction markets: states (e.g., Minnesota) are trying to ban or regulate platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, while the…30 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 14 chapters
Fauci remains silent as senators grill him on COVID-19 originsThe episode covers three threads: (1) Dr. Anthony Fauci’s congressional testimony on COVID-19 origins, where he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions.29 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Haitians are losing immigration protection. Many fear what comes nextThe episode focuses first on Haitians (and some Syrians) losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections from deportation after the Trump administration ended TPS for people who entered legally…28 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
Michigan's Midterm momentMichigan’s midterm moment ahead of key 2026 primaries—especially the U.S.27 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 8 chapters