Here & Now
Weekdays, 9-11 a.m. on KUNR
A live production of NPR and WBUR, 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.
The show's daily lineup includes interviews with newsmakers, NPR reporters and contributors, plus innovators, authors and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe.
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"Harold Halibut" is a new sci-fi video game set in an underwater space colony.
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Research shows that meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, and lead to better focus and concentration.
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Steve Albini helped create albums by Nirvana, PJ Harvey, the Pixies, and many others.
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In past outbreaks, this strain of avian flu has killed one out of every two people who are infected.
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The Biden administration has pumped in billions in subsidies, but only a handful of government-funded charging stations have opened.
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Russia has been stepping up attacks on energy infrastructure and making small gains on the front lines, as Ukraine struggles to prevent them from advancing.
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Lawmakers in the U.S. are reacting after Biden said he would stop some weapons shipments to Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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A new U.S.-based aluminum smelter could be operating before the end of the decade. And that smelter could be substantially less polluting than older models.
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WBUR's popular true-crime podcast "Beyond All Repair" has dropped its final episode.
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With a looming retirement crisis due to an aging population, many are looking for ways to secure their future without relying on social security.