Podcast · 224 episodes
Here & Now Anytime, page 5
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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Trump administration says the IRS can't audit TrumpThe episode covers two main stories. First, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an addendum barring the IRS “forever” from auditing or pursuing Trump, his family, or their businesses, tied to…20 May 2026 · 21 min · 13 chapters
Who gets the money in Trump‘s new ‘weaponization’ fund?The episode discusses three linked issues: (1) Trump’s proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” which would pay over $1.7 billion in compensation to people claiming DOJ investigations/prosecutions during…19 May 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters
What to know about a new Ebola outbreakThe episode covers a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, plus political fallout in U.S. Republican primaries and related news.18 May 2026 · 20 min · 13 chapters
Introducing "The Midnight Rebellion," a new climate fiction podcastIntroduction to “The Midnight Rebellion,” a choose-your-own-adventure climate fiction podcast set 100 years in the future, where listeners decide outcomes (up to 82 possibilities).16 May 2026 · 20 min · 4 chapters
What life in China looks likeScott Tong reports on what life in China looks like today, contrasting rapid modernization (cleaner air, high-speed rail, “super apps”) with persistent poverty, social conformity, and untreated…15 May 2026 · 28 min · 20 chapters
What do American businesses want from China?A look at President Trump’s China trip through the lens of what American businesses want, how U.S.-China “decoupling” really works, and what China’s media culture allows in a podcast modeled after…14 May 2026 · 22 min · 14 chapters
How to keep your chatbot from stealing your moneyThe episode warns that people are increasingly using chatbots for financial help, but sharing personal financial details can enable identity theft and fraud.13 May 2026 · 22 min · 5 chapters
Why consumer prices are rising fastThe episode explains why U.S. consumer prices are rising quickly (3.8% year-over-year in April) and connects inflation to groceries, energy, and wages; it also previews U.S.-China summit diplomacy…12 May 2026 · 20 min · 15 chapters
When 'America First' meets 'China First'The episode links two summits and wartime messaging to broader themes of “stability,” censorship, and control of information.11 May 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Virginia's top court deals huge blow to DemocratsA special Here and Now episode on a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated new congressional voting maps Democrats say would have gained four House seats, amid broader GOP redistricting…8 May 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
The rare bats that helped spark a conservation movementThe episode is a nature/conservation roundup focused on how humans interact with animals and how conservation can reverse declines.8 May 2026 · 27 min · 16 chapters
Drought fears spur big fight over Utah data centerThe episode covers two stories. First, Utah’s Box Elder County approved a mega data center and natural-gas power plant on mostly unincorporated private land (about 40,000 acres; 9 gigawatts).7 May 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
What the Ohio and Indiana primaries hint about November's midtermsThe episode looks at what Midwest primaries suggest about the November midterms, then pivots to two other issues: a federal investigation of Smith College’s transgender admissions policy and the…6 May 2026 · 20 min · 12 chapters
Psychedelics and the future of medicineThe episode covers two themes: (1) the FDA’s expedited pathway for psychedelic-assisted therapies and what that could mean for patients with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and alcohol use…5 May 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
Mifepristone access is back. But for how long?Supreme Court temporarily restores access to mifepristone (RU486) abortion pills, but access may end again after May 11; later, Spirit Airlines abruptly shuts down after a failed $500M bailout and…4 May 2026 · 16 min · 10 chapters
The history of America's weather forecastsThe episode explores how Americans got weather forecasts before modern apps, using two Smithsonian-related stories: Truman Lowe’s Indigenous art about water and canoes, and “Farmers’ Bulletins,”…1 May 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
The Iran war and the future of energyHow the Iran-U.S. standoff and a largely closed Strait of Hormuz could reshape global energy prices, shortages, and long-term energy security, amid AI-driven electricity demand.30 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 12 chapters
Did the Supreme Court just gut a major civil rights law?Supreme Court decision on Louisiana congressional maps and its effect on the Voting Rights Act; also covers James Comey’s second indictment and a contentious House hearing on a proposed $1.5 trillion…29 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 15 chapters
Why has political violence become so common?The episode examines why political violence is increasing in the U.S., then pivots to a CNN investigation into drug-facilitated rape networks online, and ends with Florida’s congressional…28 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Why couldn't security stop a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?The episode focuses on three news items: (1) how a gunman, Cole Allen, breached White House Correspondents’ Dinner security at the Washington Hilton, (2) the Supreme Court case over Monsanto/Bayer’s…27 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
A rabbi and an imam reflect on antisemitism and IslamophobiaHow antisemitism and Islamophobia have surged in the U.S. amid Middle East conflict, with guests describing security measures, threats, and political rhetoric—and calling for safety and interfaith…24 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz face danger and dwindling rationsHumanitarian crisis for seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israel-Iran tit-for-tat attacks; plus a separate segment on a major pancreatic cancer drug breakthrough targeting KRAS/RAS…23 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 12 chapters
Democrats’ redistricting win could tip midterms in their favorThis episode focuses on three stories. First, Democrats celebrate Virginia’s ballot measure to redraw congressional districts, which is expected to add four House seats for Democrats in the fall…22 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 11 chapters
Will Trump’s Fed nominee do the president's bidding?The episode covers three stories. 1) Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing to chair the Federal Reserve: he says he won’t be a “sock puppet” and will protect Fed independence.21 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters