Here & Now
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NPR, WBUR, Boston and public radio stations across the country are joining forces to bring listeners news and analysis in midday with Here & Now. Here & Now offers a distinctive mix of hard news and rich conversation featuring interesting players from across the spectrum of arts and culture, business, technology, science and politics. Here & Now, produced by WBUR since 1997, with co-hosts Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson.
News and analysis in midday.
Latest Stories
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How did sneaky myths about red wine's alleged health benefits become common knowledge? Critics blame the alcohol lobby, in part.
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A new study shows that 85% of teenagers play video games. Psychiatrist Alok Kanojia discusses how parents can work with their kids to address problematic gaming habits in his new book, "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer."
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Red Lobster underwater: Beloved restaurant chain closes 48 locations amid uncertain financial futureFor decades, Red Lobster has held a special place in Americans' hearts and dinner plans. But now the chain is in some murky financial waters.
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More states are now OK’ing the use of campaign funds for child care — a move that could help more working-class people run for office.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reassure him of U.S. support as Russian attacks increase.
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He's accused of accepting bribes — including gold bars and a Mercedes convertible — in exchange for political favors.
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V.V. Ganeshanathan's book explores how the Sri Lankan civil war changed the lives of one young Tamil woman and her family.
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Some areas changed zones in the Department of Agriculture’s new maps, meaning they may be suited for growing different kinds of plants with different schedules.
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On Monday, we spoke with Dr. Mahmoud Sabha, an American doctor volunteering at the European Hospital in southern Gaza with the Palestinian American Medical Association. He has been unable to leave.