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Host: Robin Young
Produced every weekday in Boston, this is a fast-paced program that covers up-to-the-minute news and also provides regular features on food and cooking, science and technology, and personal finance, as well as cultural stories about film, theater, music and more.
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Genres: News, Magazine
Location: Boston, MA
Language: English
Networks: NPR

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Here and Now for Friday, November 21, 2008

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On today's podcast — the latest on China's efforts to access U.S. computer networks, a report on the resurgence of white supremacist groups, a conversation about the musical instrument called the serpent, a rundown of this week's sports news with Bill Littlefield, and a retrospective of Aaron Sorkin's television program, "Sports Night," which was released recently on DVD.

Here and Now for Thursday, November 20, 2008

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On today's podcast — Al Qaeda and its recent statements about Barack Obama, the State Department's outreach efforts to youth in the Muslim world, Obama's picks for cabinet posts and Joan Baez on her new album, "Day After Tomorrow."

Here and Now for Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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On today's podcast — piracy in Africa, a look back at one architect of the New Deal, the idea of 'dignity' in ethical debates, and potato dishes for Thanksgiving.

Here and Now for Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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Should the federal government bail out domestic auto manufacturers? Join us for that story, plus the latest on U.S. unemployent data, a look at hand sanitizers and the 'cult of clean,' a conversation with a political activist who has proposed "Barack Obama Day," and an archive interview with Andrew Stanton, co-writer and director of the film "Wall-E."

Here and Now for Monday, November 17, 2008

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On today's podcast — a look at the rise in salaries of university and college presidents, a preview of the agenda facing this year's lame-duck Congress, a conversation about debt forgiveness, a peek under the covers at a Texas church observing 'sex week,' and a profile of actor and dancer Bebe Neuwirth, who is teaching Harvard dance students the work of choreographer Bob Fosse.

Here and Now for Friday, November 14, 2008

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On today's podcast — a look ahead at the world economic summit in Washington, D.C. this weekend; a special report on Brazil's economy; a conversation about endangered mammals around the world; a feature about the questionable value of employee performance reviews; and a list of must-hear music from NPR's music critic, Tom Moon.

Here and Now for Thursday, November 13, 2008

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Should the Obamas send their daughters to a public school? Join us for that story, plus the bailout of the domestic auto industry, a conversation with a man seeking the post of education secretary, a look at how Google can help predict the next flu outbreak, and a feature on the rock band, "Deerhoof."

Here and Now for Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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Is the $700 billion economic bailout plan working? Join us for that story, plus a look at the new government mortgage assistance program, a report on President-elect Obama's plans for Gitmo, a model for the Biden vice presidency, a quick history of presidential pardons and a conversation with Food Network star Ina Garten.

Here and Now for Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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We begin today with news of American Express receiving permission to expand into banking operations, plus we mark Veterans' Day with a remembrance of the late U.S. Marine Captain John Ripley, a history of the song, "Lili Marlene," a look at difficulties faced by veterans when accessing medical and other benefits and an interview with an artist who paints portraits of military and government leaders.

Here and Now for Monday, November 10th 2008

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Economy The government is giving $40 billion dollars from the bailout program to American International Group (AIG), the first time money from the bailout has gone to any company other than a bank. Cleaning Out Foreclosures We have heard about the myriad of people involved in the foreclosure debacle, but today we take a different look at foreclosures with Paul Reyes. Obama's Priorities The President-elect will use his executive powers to make some immediate changes in US policy, likely...

Here and Now for Friday, November 7th 2008

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Obama and the Economy What first steps will President-Elect Obama take to fix the economy? Black on the Inside The election of Barack Obama to the presidency is a sign to many African Americans that racial barriers are beginning to break down, but his candidacy is also sparking conversations among bi-racial families. Supreme Court How will President-Elect Barack Obama shape the balance of the Supreme Court, if a vacancy opens? This Week in Sports God on Trial Our critic at large, Ed Siegel,...

Here and Now for Thursday, November 6th 2008

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On the Here and Now podcast today, how will the Republican Party re-invent itself after Tuesdays elections. We speak with Adam Brickley, the young conservative blogger and activist who launched the website Sarah Palin VP, and with Matthew Continetti, Associate Editor at the Weekly Standard and author of The K Street Gang, The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine. The Peter Galbraith join us for a conversation about what to do next in Iraq. Galbraith is former ambassador to Croatia and is...

Here and Now for Wednesday, November 5, 2008

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On today's podcast — a full hour on the election of Barack Obama, the nation's first African-American president.

Election Day Primer

Tue, Nov 4 Listen

With millions of Mass. voters expected at the polls, what you need to know before casting your ballot.

Here and Now for Monday, November 3, 2008

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On today's podcast — the latest from the presidential campaign, including on-the-ground reports from New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Ohio, plus a special look at Alaska. Also, a rebroadcast of our interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams.

Here and Now for Friday, October 31, 2008

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How will legal decisions in battleground states affect the outcome of the 2008 presidential election? Join us for that story, plus a look at the final weekend of the campaign, a profile of two voters who are casting ballots against their parties, a review of listener letters, plus our jazz picks for the season.

Here and Now for Thursday, October 30, 2008

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Is the U.S. economy now officially in recession? Join us for that story, plus a story about a son watching his father's home go into foreclosure, a look at presidential transitions, the computer game The Political Machine, a recap of the Phillies' World Series victory, and a conversation with author A.T. Anderson about his book, "Octavian Nothing: Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party."

Here and Now for Wednesday, October 29, 2008

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On today's podcast — the latest from the campaign trail, a look at election coverage from ABC's "The View," a report on brain injuries among athletes, a profile of JP Morgan in the midst of the financial crisis, a look at an Afghani journalism student facing prison time for blasphemy and a conversation with the translators of a new edition of "Anna Karenina."

Here and Now for Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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Should children be allowed to fire Uzi machine guns, just for fun? Join us for that story, plus a look at short selling homes, a review of ballot questions this fall, a report on the closing of a GM plant in Ohio and a conversation with the producer of the film, "Ballast."

Here and Now for Monday, October 27, 2008

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How do troops transition from the battlefield to the college classroom? Join us for that story, plus the latest from the campaign trail, a look at John McCain and his father, an update from Guantanamo Bay, a report on the "Starbucks economy" and a rebroadcast of our conversation with Eve LaPlante, author of "Salem Witch Judge: The Life and Repentance of Sameul Sewall."

Here and Now for Friday, October 24, 2008

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Coming up today — the latest on turbulent finanical markets, plus a conversation with jazz pianist Keith Jarrett, a feature on Charlie Kaufman's new film "Synechdoche, NY," a tale of two families named McCain and a wrap of this week's sports news with Only A Game's Bill Littlefield.

Housing Assistance from the Treasury Dept.

Thu, Oct 23 Listen

Here and Now host Robin Young speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Damian Paletta about a new Treasury Department plan to make $40 billion available to financial firms that renegotiate risky home loans.

Here and Now for Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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On today's podcast — Is the financial bailout a step toward socialism? Also, the latest from the campaign trail, tax-related ballot referrenda, state bonds and the financial crisis, and a conversation with DJ and producer "Girl Talk."

Here and Now for Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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Did you know that Americans used to cast their votes in public? Join us for that story, plus a look at early voting in Florida and a report on Governor Palin and families with disabled children. Also, we flip through the pages of an election-related children's book.

Here and Now for Monday, October 20, 2008

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What are the presidential candidates' positions on energy and the environment? Join us for that story, plus a recap of Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama, a look at older workers staying on the job, and a conversation about executive job loss and mental health. Also, liguist David Crystal stops by for a discussion about his new book, "Txting: The Gr8 Deb8."

Here and Now for Friday, October 17, 2008

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As volatility in the financial markets continues, how should you invest for retirement? That story, plus the latest on the presidential campaign, a look at 'old-fashioned banking,' a sports roundup with Only a Game's Bill Littlefield, and a conversation about the book, "State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America."

Here and Now for Thursday, October 16, 2008

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What are the accusations against the housing advocacy group ACORN, and are those charges true? Evan Perez of the Wall Street Journal gives us a post-debate fact check. Also, who is Joe the Plumber, and what did American ex-pats in Argentina think of the debate? Those stories, plus a look at still-volatile financial markets and 'dead cat bounce,' plus a conversation with the Nashville-based trio The Gabe Dixon Band.

Here and Now for Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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How are small businesses affected by the financial crisis? Join us for that story, plus a preivew of tonight's presidential debate, a feature on t-shirts adorned with quotes and illustrations by soldiers, a look at the term 'clawback,' and a conversation about the new documentary film, "Hell Raisers: America's Original Crash Test Dummies."

Here and Now for Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Coming up today — the latest on the federal goverment plan to buy shares in the nation's largest banks, a report from Charlotte, NC, known as "Wall Street South," a look inside Pakistan, India and Kashmir, and a conversation with Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen about their new book, "Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White."

Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman

Mon, Oct 13 Listen

Princeton economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman is the winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize for Economics. Here and Now host Robin Young spoke with Krugman last October about his then-new book, "The Conscience of a Liberal."