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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, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.

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What the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire means for the Middle East

After more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, a 60-day ceasefire has taken effect. Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi explains what may follow. And, a Texas library moved author Linda Coombs' history book "Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" to the fiction section. Now, it's rightfully back in the nonfiction area and Coombs joins us to discuss her book and Native American history. Then, spend your holiday weekend relaxing with a movie on your TV. Film critic Ty Burr offers some recommendations of what to stream. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

29 min
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Flying this Thanksgiving? Here's what to expect

The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen more than 18 million people this Thanksgiving week — a 6% increase from last year. TSA Administrator David Pekoske tells us more. Then, a new survey found 63% of adults say that speeding and aggressive driving are major problems where they live. We talk about the rise of road rage with Dean DeSoto, CEO of the Community Alliance for Traffic Safety in San Antonio, Texas, and Colten Bonk, one of DeSoto's former students who overcame anger issues and alcoholism. And, hot dish? Or hotdish? Maybe both! Food Network star Molly Yeh talks about the power of the upper Midwest's signature meal. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

27 min
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Fixing the FBI, and the fight over who should fix it

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has become a target of Republicans. Former FBI agent Michael German talks about what may happen to the FBI under the incoming Trump administration. And, challenging drought conditions this fall across the U.S. has impacted cranberry harvests in the Northeast. Massachusetts cranberry grower Steve Ward talks about what that means for Thanksgiving. Then, multi-award-winning artist John Legend has a new album out — and it's an album for kids. Legend joins us to talk about the inspiration behind it and how he worked with his family on it. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted in alleged coup plot

Former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted with dozens of others in an alleged attempt to overthrow the government after Bolsonaro lost reelection in 2022. NPR's Carrie Kahn joins us. Then, Beth Dozier is socially liberal but was raised in a conservative family. Back in 2020, the election tore her family apart. For 2024, they decided to put family over politics. We speak with Beth Dozier and her father, John William Dozier. And, resident chef Kathy Gunst has dreamed up three new dessert suggestions for this Thanksgiving. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
6 DGN GELEDEN

Netanyahu is a wanted man in International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Leila Sadat, law professor at Washington University, joins us. And, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is banning transgender people from using bathrooms on the House side of Capitol Hill that don't correspond to their gender assigned at birth. It's in response to the election of the first openly transgender member of Congress. News and politics editor at Teen Vogue Lex McMenamin unpacks the controversy with us. Then, 10 years of rule by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have taken India's government in an authoritarian direction. Journalist Rahul Bhatia's book "The New India" explores the unmaking of the world's largest democracy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

26 min
20 NOV.

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate former TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency oversees insurance programs covering more than 150 million Americans. Julie Rovner of KFF News breaks down Dr. Oz's views on health care. Then, the ACLU filed a lawsuit this week against ICE, seeking more information about how it might carry out large-scale deportations in the incoming Trump administration. The ACLU's Eunice Cho joins us. And, comedian, actor and author Jenny Slate recently released "Lifeform," a new collection of essays about life, love and having a child. Here & Now's Emiko Tamagawa speaks with Slate. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
19 NOV.

Ukraine launches U.S.-made missiles into Russia for first time

Ukraine fired U.S-supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time, a U.S. official confirmed to NPR. Washington Post chief Ukraine correspondent Siobhán O'Grady joins us to break down what the development means and look back at 1,000 days of war in Ukraine. And, the Department of Justice is set to take another crack at breaking up what it perceives to be a monopoly held by Google's parent company Alphabet. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains the ideas being considered. Then, popular video game company Roblox says it is taking new steps to keep children safe after a financial research firm labeled the platform a "pedophile hellscape." Roblox chief safety officer Matt Kaufman explains what he thinks those changes will accomplish. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

26 min
18 NOV.

Here's why Elon Musk probably can't slash $2 trillion from the federal budget

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped wealthy entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to cut the federal budget. But just how much waste is there to trim? The Brookings Institution's Elaine Kamarck explains. Then, Tracey Danka voted for Trump. But her husband Ed Danka voted for Kamala Harris. The couple discusses how they get along, despite their political disagreements. And, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has called for an end to the practice of putting fluoride in water. University of Iowa's Steven Levy takes a closer look at what that would mean for dental health. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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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, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.