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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.

    On Zeshan B's new album, Chicago Soul meet Indian Tradition

    On Zeshan B's new album, Chicago Soul meet Indian Tradition

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. The son of infamous Mexican cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested by FBI agents along with the alleged co-founder of the powerful Sinaloa cartel. The Washington Post's Mary Beth Sheridan has the latest. And, "Three Kings" tells the story of three swimmers who overcame discrimination and hardships and met at the 1924 Olympics. Author Todd Balf joins us. Then, Zeshan B joins us to talk about his new album "O Say, Can You See?" It spans many genres and influences of his youth and features singing in the Urdu language of his parents.

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    Inside the 'Succession'-esque battle for the Murdoch media empire

    Inside the 'Succession'-esque battle for the Murdoch media empire

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. Kamala Harris is trying to shore up support among unions as she seeks to become the next Democratic nominee for president. The Hill's Toby Burns talks about her efforts to win over labor support. Then, an estimated 700,000-plus Americans voted 'uncommitted' in the Democratic primaries to register dissatisfaction with President Biden's policies on the Israel-Gaza war. Organizer Layla Elabed and attorney Samer Khalaf talk about what it would take to convince the uncommitted to support Harris. And, Rupert Murdoch is attempting to change his family's irrevocable trust and hand over full control of his vast media empire to his eldest son Lachlan to preserve the company's conservative editorial direction. The New York Times' Jim Rutenberg tells us more.

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    Unpacking Kamala Harris' immigration record

    Unpacking Kamala Harris' immigration record

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle resigned. The Washington Post's Carol Leonnig breaks down the history of the Secret Service and what may happen going forward. And, Vice President Kamala Harris' position on immigration could play a big role in the race for president. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down Harris' record. Then, as soon as Harris announced her run for president, endorsements from prominent Democrats started rolling in. But WBUR's Anthony Brooks reports on why some Dems are hesitant to back her. Plus, have you felt unsatisfied at work? You're not alone. New York University psychologist Tessa West's book "Job Therapy" challenges readers to question whether they're truly happy at work.

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    The memeification of Kamala Harris, explained

    The memeification of Kamala Harris, explained

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington this week, where he will deliver a joint address to Congress on Wednesday. The Guardian's Andrew Roth discusses the visit and the state of the war in Gaza. Then, Joe Biden's departure from the presidential race is forcing Republicans to rethink their strategy. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta talks about what's next for the Trump campaign. And, what's the future of the Republican Party? We hear reporting from NPR's Asma Khalid, who asked Republicans about their thoughts at the RNC. Plus, is Vice President Kamala Harris ... brat? Or did she just fall out of a coconut tree? We explain the jokes that have taken the internet by storm with Vox's Rebecca Jennings.

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    Biden drops out: What's next for Democrats, Kamala Harris

    Biden drops out: What's next for Democrats, Kamala Harris

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. With President Biden out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris is racing to shore up support for her campaign. Politico's Zach Montellaro tells us what's next for the Democratic Party. Harris' former communications director, Jamal Simmons, joins us to talk about what's next for his former boss. And The New York Times' Astead Herndon discusses Harris' political rise. Plus, colleagues are remembering Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for her determination to fight for her constituents, especially women of color. Rep. Al Green of Texas looks back at her life and legacy.

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    • 27 min
    Why some people don't have an inner voice

    Why some people don't have an inner voice

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says a global Microsoft systems outage is not due to a cyber attack, but a software glitch. Wired's Lily Hay Newman tells us more. Then, in his speech Thursday night at the RNC, Trump called for healing discord and division, but he also painted a dark picture of the country. The New York Times' Adam Nagourney joins us. And, young conservatives who want to get their party to engage on climate attended the RNC this year. NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports.Plus, do you have any inner voice or monologue? Chances are you do, but new research shows some of us might not have one at all. Lead researcher Gary Lupyan explains the findings.

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