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Here & Now Anytime

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Iran
United States
Venezuela
Jeffrey Epstein
Israel
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Hamas
Affordable Care Act
Gaza
Government Shutdown
Job Market
Democratic Party
Nicolás Maduro
Minnesota
Charlie Kirk
Ukraine
Republican Party

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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The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, explains the decision, which is in line with the longstanding legal i... more

The president can now fire most independent regulators, ending a nearly century-old precedent. Mark Joseph Stern, who covers the courts and the law for Slate, weighs in on the consequential opinion.

Then, Alan Blinder, former vice chair of the Feder... more

Every storyteller has a tool: a notebook, a camera, a microphone. For legendary author Octavia Butler, it was a powder blue typewriter. That typewriter is now in the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Community Museum, and acting curator Jennifer Si... more

The Supreme Court issued several opinions today that advance the Trump administration's agenda on immigration, gun access and the environment.

It ended Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, allowing them to be deported. It ov... more

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Richard Painter
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Judi Umali-Rajkumar
Career coach at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas
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Hosts

Chris Bentley
Host and producer with roles across Here & Now Anytime; affiliated with NPR and WBUR.
Robin Young
Host of Here & Now Anytime; long-standing NPR/WBUR presence.
Scott Tong
Co-host and NPR journalist; conducts reporting from multiple locales.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Why

    So I’ve heard interviews from 3 Palestinian hostages but not from a released Jewish hostage. Why? Your program can’t provide exploration by looking only in one direction. Do better, right now you are far from helpful discussion, your just one side, there’s no learning from just one side.

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    Future-is-bright
    United States8 months ago
  • fascist boot licking

    Hope that the fascist boot licking would be fruitful for it.

    I had liked it due to recent reporting on various political issues; but cannot support it anymore. Personally would much prefer if my local public radio station would drop this show.

    Seriously stop “both-siding”.

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    xkcgk
    United States10 months ago
  • Yale woman got it wrong?!

    I just heard an interview dated July 2, with a Yale woman saying Medicaid cuts wouldn't kick in until four years from now! Other sources say 2026. Either this episode was mistakenly released as if it's 2025, or she's actually wrong.

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    Eleni333
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very here and very now

    Here = the USA. The only news stories from outside the USA that I see deal with either Israel (an extension of US foreign policy) or the new pope (an American).

    Now = what can be expressed in a very short news bite. I have even heard a reporter whispering “briefly” to someone whom he had asked a rather involved question.

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    Bilas Peles
    United Statesa year ago
  • “Hmmm, oh,…”

    CUT IT OUT WHILE YOU’RE GUEST IS SPEAKING!

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    JNLCIA
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates cross-border and cross-topic coverage, including science, policy, and culture.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is the White House UFC fight legal?
Q: Is this legal?
Legal experts acknowledge that charging $9 to watch a fight is legal, but the use of public property for the private enterprise raises serious regulatory and ethics concerns, including potential violations of Park Service regulations and the appearance of government officials promoting private interests.
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Q: What do you expect from today's debate and vote on immigration funding?
The senator anticipates substantial Budgets and oversight, noting billions in play for ICE and related private contractors, while signaling that the outcome could hinge on internal GOP divisions and the president's priorities.
Is FEMA ready for hurricane season?
Q: How ready is FEMA for the hurricane season given staffing challenges?
FEMA reports they have roughly 20,000 trained staff and over 7,000 surge personnel, and since early leadership changes, they have moved billions of dollars to states, while acknowledging ongoing hiring and funding hurdles due to prior lapses.
What to know about a new Ebola outbreak
Q: Tell us how doctors treat infected people and how do you stop the spread?
The key approach is protecting healthcare workers with proper PPE and delivering optimized supportive care to patients, including fluids, electrolyte management, pain control, and addressing co-infections to prevent deterioration and curb transmission.
How to keep your chatbot from stealing your money
Q: What are the most important precautions when using AI for financial matters?
Avoid sharing identifiers like Social Security numbers or driver's licenses; keep work and financial details generic; do not upload highly sensitive documents such as tax forms; treat online inputs as potentially accessible to others and monitor for data breaches.

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