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22:01

Hostage family, Palestinian man reflect on 2 years...

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2025/10/07

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage. Two of those hostages were Daniel Lifshitz's grandparents. They were kidnapped from their kibbutz. His grandmother was released in 2023, but his grandfather was killed in captivity. Lifshitz shares more, two years after the attack.In response to the attack, Israeli forces launched a war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians. We check in with Mohammed Hatem, who lives

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21:04

Chicago, Portland clash with Trump over National Guard

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2025/10/06

A federal judge in Oregon issued a second order blocking President Trump from deploying any National Guard troops to Oregon. We get the latest on Trump's plan to send federal forces to various American cities from Reuters' Phil Stewart. Then, we get the latest on the power struggle between the Trump administration and Chicago as the administration promises to send the National Guard to the city, following a week of clashes between protesters and immigration officials. The Chicago Sun-Times' Violet

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26:38

Undercounted: Treatment options limited as drugs flow...

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2025/10/03

Statistics show about 60% of inmates have a substance abuse disorder, yet drugs are commonly smuggled inside U.S. jail facilities, contributing to overdose deaths in custody. And when jails have treatment options like methadone and Suboxone, there often aren't enough to go around. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd reports from a jail in Albuquerque, New Mexico.And, Richard Graham died of an overdose in a Louisville, Kentucky, jail. As his family mourns the loss, they’re looking for answers. And so is the

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25:49

Undercounted: Why suicide is a leading cause of death...

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2025/10/02

Mario Mason died by suicide in the Oklahoma County jail soon after he was convicted of murder in a dispute over a stolen car. His death wasn’t an outlier — data from the Marshall Project found that suicide is a leading cause of death in U.S. jails. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd reports from Oklahoma City.And, some U.S. jails are taking measures to reduce suicide risk factors. O’Dowd talks with Jason Knutti, a formerly incarcerated man who experienced thoughts of suicide in jail, and Brown University's

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26:30

Undercounted: The hidden deaths in America’s jails

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2025/10/01

Over a four-year period between 2019 and 2023, about 1,000 people died annually in U.S. jails. Nearly one-third of those deaths don't have a cause of death, according to an analysis of federal data by The Marshall Project. To kick off our series "Undercounted: The hidden deaths in America’s jail," Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Jay Aronson, co-author of the book "Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do About It." And, this year, jail officials in Philadelphia

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27:21

Trump's plan for Gaza is not a done deal

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2025/09/30

President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are urging Hamas to accept a 20-point U.S. peace deal. The plan calls for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an end to the fighting, aid to Palestinians, and the reconstruction of Gaza. Rachel Brandenburg of the Israel Policy Forum shares more.And, Oracle co-founder and chair Larry Ellison is one of the richest people in the world. WIRED's Jake Lahut says he has been described Trump's "shadow president." Lahut explains who Ellison is and

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20:40

What's next for the Mormon Church after death of...

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2025/09/29

It was a hard weekend for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Longtime leader Russell M. Nelson died on Saturday at the age of 101. On Sunday, a deadly attack on a Mormon congregation in Michigan killed at least four people. We look back on Nelson's life and leadership with Patrick Mason, chair of Mormon history at Utah State University. Then, a new survey of 60 cities from the U.S. Conference of Mayors finds that most mayors want more funding and support from the federal government to

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30:08

What AI means for your money, music and love life

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2025/09/26

If an artificial intelligence bubble is about to burst, could it also pop your 401(k)? Some big voices in AI — including Sam Altman, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT — suggest AI stock may be overpriced. These AI companies make up a big proportion of many retirement funds. We discuss how to think about managing your money in this moment with investment educator Amanda Holden. Then, AI platforms allow users to create the perfect romantic partner, customizing everything from looks to

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19:34

Is now a good time to buy a house?

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2025/09/25

The median price of a house sold in the United States in the second quarter of the year was the lowest it has been in about three years. But is now a good time to buy? Orphe Divounguy, economist at Zillow, explains the shifting market.And, President Trump has imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, sharply increasing costs for employers sponsoring skilled foreign workers. MSNBC's Ali Velshi details what this overhaul means for industries that rely on foreign workers.Then, in West Virginia, more than

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22:26

Trump changes his mind on Ukraine

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2025/09/24

President Trump now says Ukraine is in a position to win back land taken by Russia, calling Russia a "paper tiger." Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us to discuss what Trump's new position means for Ukraine and Europe. Then, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) explains why expiring health care tax credits are the main sticking point in negotiations to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. And, one year since Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast, we look at how Appalachia is

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19:44

Trump says Tylenol causes autism. But what does...

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2025/09/23

President Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol for pain to avoid having children with autism. Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Nisha Verma clarifies the science behind that claim.And, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will be back on the air Tuesday after ABC pulled the show in response to a Federal Communications Commission threat. Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the media drama.Then, Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute former FBI director James Comey,

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20:46

How Charlie Kirk’s memorial service galvanized the...

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2025/09/22

During an hours-long memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, eulogists described him as a martyr and wove religion and politics together. Mike Cosper of Christianity Today explains what that means for Kirk’s brand of Christian nationalism.And, we speak with former Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah, who lost her job for comments she made after Kirk's death. She joins us to share more about her termination.Then, for the first time in 98 years, an organized swim has taken

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18:03

Allred, Talarico and the future of Democrats in Texas

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2025/09/19

Texas state Rep. James Talarico announced earlier this month his run for a Senate seat held by Republican Senator John Cornyn. Talarico joins us to discuss his campaign and what the larger Democratic Party needs to do to regain power.And, one of Talarico’s Democratic challengers is former congressman, civil rights attorney and former NFL linebacker Colin Allred. Allred shares more about why he’s running and what he sees for the future of his party.Learn more about sponsor message choices:

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20:34

Free speech advocate blames Kimmel suspension on FCC...

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2025/09/18

ABC announced Wednesday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be taken off the air indefinitely amid pressure from the FCC over comments Kimmel made earlier this week about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin joins us.And, Bob Corn-Revere, chief counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, explains his concerns after Kimmel’s suspension and what it means for First Amendment rights.Then, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) talks about politically

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23:41

Expert warns U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats cross...

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2025/09/17

President Trump has directed strikes on three boats this month that he claims were transporting drugs. Retired Navy Capt. Jon Duffy explains why he thinks the attacks cross a “dangerous line” and discard “the rule of law.”And, Trump says the U.S. and China have reached a potential deal to allow TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the authors of the bill to ban or force the sale of the popular social media platform, shares more about the deal.Then, a recent case of a

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23:59

Charlie Kirk assassination leads to free speech...

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2025/09/16

Former FBI agent and Yale University lecturer Asha Rangappa talks about Kash Patel's leadership of the FBI, after criticism grows over Patel's handling of the investigation into who killed conservative Charlie Kirk. Then, in the wake of Kirk's death, some Americans have lost their jobs for their social media posts about the killing. We hear more from Will Creeley, legal director of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. And, actor Robert Redford has died at 89. Here & Now's Robin Young

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22:04

Memphis on edge as Trump promises to send in National...

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2025/09/15

President Trump announced on Friday he would be sending National Guard troops to Memphis to fight crime. Longtime Memphian and commentator Otis Sanford explains what's being said about Trump’s announcement.And, NPR’s David Folkenflik breaks down how the media are covering the political assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Then, after violent demonstrations led to the ousting of Nepal’s old regime, interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki appointed some key cabinet positions. New York

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18:00

How New Mexico is making child care free

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2025/09/12

New Mexico Early Childhood Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky talks about the state's plans to offer free child care for all starting in November. And, most people know Shari Lewis as a children's entertainer, ventriloquist and puppeteer. But Lisa D'Apolito's new documentary "Shari & Lambchop" portrays a driven, powerful, ever-adapting and profoundly talented performer who paved the way for women and created a new genre of children's programming. D'Apolito talks about the documentary.Learn more about

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21:33

What the killing of Charlie Kirk says about America

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2025/09/11

Arizona was central to conservative influencer and strategist Charlie Kirk's political vision. Soon after Kirk was killed on Wednesday, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd stopped by a church that had been an important base for Kirk's activism. He spoke with supporter Scott Lovett. And, we look at how Kirk gained a massive following. Brigham Tomco, a staff writer at Desert News who covers Utah politics and the conservative movement, joins us. Then, NPR's Ron Elving and historian Jon Meacham talk about the

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20:13

Russian drones shot down after entering Polish airspace

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2025/09/10

NATO and Poland scrambled fighter jets on Wednesday to shoot down several Russian drones that entered Polish airspace. The Polish military called the incursion an act of aggression. NPR's Joanna Kakissis joins us from Kyiv. Then, Israel is facing criticism after it attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar. The airstrikes put ongoing hostage and ceasefire negotiations at risk. CNN's Jeremy Diamond joins us. And, Middle East expert Simon Henderson talks about Qatar's role in trying to end the war in

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