Here and Now
Monday-Thursday 1pm-2pm
A live production of NPR and WBUR Boston, in collaboration with public radio stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Co-hosted by award-winning journalists Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson, the show’s daily lineup includes interviews with NPR reporters, editors and bloggers, as well as leading newsmakers, innovators and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe.
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The war in Iran is ending its third week.
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Generation Z and Generation Alpha are introducing the world to new words, like “rizz," short for charisma, or “looksmaxxing,” which means going to extreme lengths for a glow-up. -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may remove sanctions on Iranian oil to bring down prices.
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Wages in a state known for its hospitality industry aren’t rising fast enough to keep up with soaring home prices. -
The World Food Program warns the humanitarian crisis triggered by war in the Middle East could ripple around the globe.
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The author of a new children’s book about Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is heartbroken over the number of young people killed in the Iran war. But, she’s still celebrating the holiday in their honor. -
Nearly 20% of Broadway theater tickets are being snapped up by people attending musicals and plays on their own, double what it was a couple of years ago, according to the latest data from the Broadway League.
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Since its inception a few years ago, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has largely been funded by the federal government. Now, states are scrambling to figure out how to continue funding this crucial service, which has seen a spike in demand.
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Sky-high gas prices and rising housing costs are shaping the fight in this key swing state.
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Habitat loss is the biggest driver of extinction for species globally.
