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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.

21 HR. AGO

Why so many Latino voters backed Trump

President-elect Donald Trump made significant gains among Latino communities during the 2024 election. MSNBC contributor Julio Ricardo Varela explains why. And, Trump will face multiple foreign policy challenges in his second term. NPR's Emily Feng in Beijing, Daniel Estrin in Tel Aviv, Charles Maynes in Tblisi, Georgia, and Eyder Peralta in Mexico City join us. Then, forget about the Red Delicious. We are living in a golden age of apples with more than 20 different varieties available at grocery stores. David Bedford, an apple researcher at the University of Minnesota, joins us. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

28 min
1 DAY AGO

How Trump won again

Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House next year. The Washington Post's Michael Scherer explains how Trump won. Then, Jacorie McCall is a Black voter who supports Trump and has worked on past Republican campaigns. He reacts to the victory. And, Axios' Margaret Talev takes a look at Trump's likely policies on issues ranging from immigration to health care to taxes and foreign policy. Plus, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports from Arizona. Finally, former Pennsylvania Rep. Jim Greenwood, co-founder of Pennsylvania Republicans for Harris-Walz, talks about which political messages did and didn't resonate in the battleground state. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

31 min
2 DAYS AGO

When will we know election results?

State rules differ on when mail-in ballots can be counted. That might lead to delays in getting vote totals. NPR's Miles Parks joins us to break down when we'll know the results. And in a presidential election, the winner isn't always the one who wins the popular vote. It comes down to the Electoral College. University of Pennsylvania professor Kermit Roosevelt shares a refresher on how the Electoral College works. Then, we take a look at the bygone tradition of baking an election cake. Baker Ellen King, co-owner of Hewn Bread in Evanston, Illinois, joins us with a recipe for her election cake and a look at the past and future of the tradition. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

22 min
3 DAYS AGO

What happens if Trump declares himself the winner before all the votes are counted?

Politico's Kyle Cheney talks about his reporting that former President Donald Trump will declare himself the winner on Tuesday night no matter what, and what kind of legal paths he might exploit to regain the White House. Then, mega-donors have contributed more than $2.5 billion in this election — more than twice the amount they gave in 2020. The Washington Post's Clara Ence Morse explains who the top donors are and how big money is changing elections. And, singer-songwriter Tom Paxton is playing his final tour. Here & Now's Robin Young caught up with Paxton at Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to hear more about his life and career. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

21 min
NOV 1

Can swapping news bubbles help bridge the political divide?

Minnesota Public Radio News wanted to test the theory that people can find common ground on tough topics, so they invited two people with different backgrounds and political views to swap news sources. MPR News' Catharine Richert joins us to discuss the experiment. Then, vaccines delivered through a spray into the nose could offer better protection and fewer side effects than traditional vaccine shots in the arm. McMaster University professor Fiona Smaill explains how these vaccines work. And, a globally famous grizzly bear died recently after being hit by a car south of Jackson, Wyoming. Renowned photographer Thomas Mangelsen reflects on Grizzly 399's life and legacy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
OCT 31

Planning for post-Election Day lawsuits and disinformation

Getting the final election results might take several days. The New York Times' Nick Corasaniti joins us to discuss what could happen during those days of uncertainty. And, TikTok sensation Geo Rutherford makes videos about lakes around the world with eerie histories. She talks to us about her new book, "Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet." Then, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a win in Game 5 to seal a World Series win. Earlier in the season, one lucky fan got to catch several balls between innings. LAist's Josie Huang reports. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
OCT 30

Could the 2024 election normalize political violence?

On Tuesday, Kamala Harris spoke at a huge rally at the Ellipse in Washington D.C, where the Jan. 6 riot began. University of Chicago political violence expert Robert Pape joins us to talk about what could be ahead for the country. Then, critics of the National Archives and Records Administration say the agency is trying to water down the thorniest parts of American history, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal. Reporter Rebecca Ballhaus tells us more. And, a new $11 billion wind farm and transmission line will produce clean energy for cities in the Southwest. As part of our ongoing climate series Reverse Course, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd traveled to remote parts of New Mexico and Arizona to report on the challenge of adding new transmission lines to the U.S. grid. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

24 min
OCT 29

How Trump's MSG rally is playing in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania could decide the presidential race. Spotlight PA's Katie Meyer joins us to break down how the campaign is shaping up in the key battleground state. And, new research shows that more Americans than previously thought consider themselves living "paycheck to paycheck." Roben Farzad, host of the "Full Disclosure" podcast, joins us to explain what this means. Then, the Gulf of Mexico has long been an oil hub. But Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports on efforts to integrate energy from offshore wind turbines. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The next Terry Gross!

Oct 22

PortlandMomma

Deepa Fernandes is the next Terry Gross!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Reverse course:green living in New Mexico

Aug 10

Carol Wetterauer

Fantastic! Wish I could’ve heard this podcast as a young woman. Will think twice however before turning up the ac,
Deepa Fernandes

Aug 26

Yaditexas

Is not a real journalist. She allowed an Israeli representative aka propagandist speak on the show about how Israelis feel unsafe. They are playing ball at the beach, eating at restaurants while in Gaza there are not schools or hospitals left. Children are literally torn apart and starved by the Israeli army. Here and Now is not true journalism. Just another entertainment show.
Great Reporting & Compelling Stories

Jul 23

Bobo Jenkins 1

Here & Now is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. From multifaceted reporting on the biggest stories of the day to the nuanced detail of interesting and slightly obscure stories you won’t find anywhere else, Here & Now has it. Exceptional reporting from host Chris Bentley and his full team.

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.