Podcast · 224 episodes
Here & Now Anytime, page 4
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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How Israel's wars are reshaping the Democratic PartyThe episode discusses how Israel’s wars are reshaping Democratic Party primaries, especially in New York, and also covers a separate foreign-policy story: Trump’s feud with Italy’s Prime Minister…22 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Reverse Course: Solutions for the climate crisisA WBUR Festival panel excerpt from Here and Now Anytime’s “Reverse Course” series on climate solutions—how to define solutions, what counts as real progress, and how to handle skepticism, adaptation,…20 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
America's 250th birthday must reckon with racism, historian saysHistorian Eddie Glaude argues America’s 250th birthday celebrations must confront racism that shadows U.S.19 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters
Why ending the war won't heal the economyThe episode connects three threads: (1) a preliminary U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the “war” and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, (2) U.S.18 Jun 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
What the fight over the next intelligence director means for national securityThe episode covers three linked stories about power and deregulation.17 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
How does the Middle East see the U.S.-Iran deal?The episode of Here and Now covers three stories. First, it asks how the Middle East views the U.S.-Iran framework deal for nuclear talks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.16 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Is Trump's Iran deal a strategic blow for the U.S.?The episode weighs whether a newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is a strategic win for the U.S. or a failure that leaves Iran stronger.15 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 20 chapters
Lizzo reclaims sexist insult on new albumLizzo’s new album and her reclaiming of the sexist insult “bitch,” plus a discussion of “song of the summer” picks and a separate segment on the origin of “lorem ipsum.”12 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Controversial spy program set to expireThe episode covers three main stories. First, U.S. lawmakers debate whether to extend FISA Section 702, which allows warrantless surveillance of non-U.S.11 Jun 2026 · 18 min · 12 chapters
Why the Fed is trapped by inflationThe episode covers two main topics: U.S. inflation and Social Security solvency, plus a World Cup preview.10 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 11 chapters
New rules could kick sick people off MedicaidThe episode is about two major stories: (1) Trump-era Medicaid changes adding work requirements and new paperwork for adults ages 19–64, and (2) the reemergence of the New World screwworm parasite in…9 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters
Is the White House UFC fight legal?The episode of Here and Now Anytime covers two main stories. First, it examines whether a UFC fight planned for June 14 on the White House South Lawn is legal.8 Jun 2026 · 18 min · 11 chapters
Tips for navigating a tough job marketAdvice for navigating a tough job market for recent grads and others, amid higher unemployment for people in their 20s, noisy online applications, and AI-influenced hiring.5 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
What one senator saw inside Delaney HallThe episode centers on conditions at Delaney Hall, a privately run immigration detention center, where detainees report hunger strikes. Republican Sen.4 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 12 chapters
Is FEMA ready for hurricane season?The episode (Here and Now) focuses on hurricane-season readiness and FEMA’s capacity, amid ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene.3 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
The former judge who helped block Trump's allies fundThe episode covers (1) legal challenges to a Trump-era settlement that created an “anti-weaponization” fund, including claims of “fraud on the court,” and (2) a hunger and labor strike by immigrants…2 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 11 chapters
Why bright-red Iowa may now be a toss-upThe episode covers election primaries in Iowa and California, plus the Democratic Senate race in Maine.1 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 13 chapters
How Route 66 got its kicksRoute 66’s “Mother Road” legacy and its role in American life, plus how the Smithsonian uses 25 objects to tell America’s story.29 May 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
The bipartisan plan to ease the nation's housing crisisThe episode focuses on three related stories: a bipartisan housing bill, a DOJ criminal probe into E.28 May 2026 · 20 min · 12 chapters
The evolution of Marco RubioHow Marco Rubio’s political views evolved from calling Donald Trump a “con man” to becoming a trusted Trump/MAGA communicator; plus related analysis of Republican party hypocrisy and Trump’s…27 May 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
Immigration lawyers report 'chaos' over Trump’s new green card rulesThe episode covers three snapshots of Trump-era immigration enforcement: (1) a “green card” rule change that immigration attorney Richard Herman says is creating “chaos,” by reframing adjustment of…26 May 2026 · 21 min · 13 chapters
What the Queen of Salsa's red satin heels say about AmericaThe episode is about how two American music traditions—salsa and Piedmont blues—reflect America’s cultural mixing, migration, and adaptation.25 May 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Reverse Course: Sheep meet solar, AI detects wildfiresThis “Reverse Course” episode (Climate Solutions Week) pairs two local-in-the-US stories: AI wildfire detection and agrivoltaics (solar + farming).22 May 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Why Jan. 6 officers are suing to stop Trump's $1.8 billion allies fundThe episode focuses on two political stories: a lawsuit by Jan. 6 Capitol officers to stop the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, and international reaction in…21 May 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters