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GameStop Stock Mania: Why Everyone Is Talking About It And Many Are Worried White House Correspondent: Covering Trump As A Woman Of Color Was ’An Unforeseen Challenge’ The Biden administration has already demonstrated a stark contrast to the combative tone President Trump set with the White House press corps, especially with members who were women of color. Play Friday, January 29th at 11 AM Who Is Marjorie Taylor Greene? What The Congresswoman’s Rise Means For The Future Of The GOP The newly-elected congresswoman from Georgia is a known QAnon supporter. Play Friday, January 29th at 11 AM Police Chief Wants A Permanent Fence Built Around The U.S. Capitol The request follows heightened security threats since the Capitol insurrection earlier this month. Play Friday, January 29th at 11 AM Has Your Minority-Owned Business Closed Due To The Pandemic? Share Your Story Here & Now wants to hear from minority business owners who were forced to permanently close down during the pandemic. Wednesday, January 27th at 8 AM Our Coronavirus Coverage More Arizona’s Cactus League Calls For Delay To Baseball Spring Training Immunologist Working On Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Shares New Data On Effectiveness Uncertain COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Leaves Many Navigating Ethics Of Skipping The Line California Gov. Newsom Faces Pressure On Multiple Fronts After Lifting Some COVID-19 Restrictions Science, Transparency On Full Display In 1st Briefing By Biden’s COVID-19 Response Team Demographer Says Initial Data Shows A Pandemic ’Baby Bust,’ Not A ’Baby Boom’ Listen to the latest local news Co-hosted by award-winning journalists Robin Young and Tonya Mosley , the show’s daily lineup includes interviews with newsmakers, NPR reporters and contributors, plus innovators and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe. More… Live On WBUR Mon – Fri 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET Contact letters@hereandnow.org Find A Station Syndication info Subscribe RSS Google Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn Spotify RadioPublic Full show details Most Popular 1 The ’Critical Role’ Of Dungeons & Dragons During The Pandemic 2 Who Is Marjorie Taylor Greene? What The Congresswoman’s Rise Means For The Future Of The GOP 3 ’Blackbird’ Sung In Mi’kmaq Seeks To Raise Awareness Of Indigenous Language 4 Legendary Journalist Dan Rather Honored On Slate’s 80 Over 80 List 5 Why Dogs Attack, And What To Do If A Dangerous Canine Approaches You 6 ’American Baby’ Takes Critical Look At Adoption Through Eyes Of A Mother And Her Biological Son TV Gossip Host Wendy Williams Produces Her Own Biopic The film tells the story of how the outspoke media personality rose from radio DJ to TV powerhouse, battling personal drama along the way. Play 05:53 Jan 29, 2021 General Motors Seeks To Eliminate Gas Vehicles By 2035 GM’s announcement follows Biden’s plans to replace all government cars with electric vehicles made in the U.S., which he cemented by executive order earlier this week. Play 03:33 Jan 29, 2021 GOP At A Crossroads: The View From Massachusetts Despite being impeached twice, former President Trump maintains strong loyalty in a party that is clearly fracturing. Play 05:41 Jan 29, 2021 Politics Roundtable: From President Biden’s First Full Week To COVID-19 Relief Bill It’s the end of President Biden’s first full week in office, and he has signed dozens of executive orders and actions. Play 10:48 Jan 29, 2021 Social Media Buzz: Wall Street Subreddit; Prominent Far-Right Twitter Troll Arrested Prominent far-right Twitter user Douglass Mackey was arrested and charged with conspiring in a misinformation campaign aimed at Black voters during the 2016 presidential election. Play 05:15 Jan 29, 2021 New Documentary ’Try Harder!’ Shows Pressures On High-Achieving High Schoolers "Try Harder!" follows seniors at San Francisco’s Lowell High School as they strive to get accepted at top universities. Play 03:24 Jan 29, 2021 Remembering Actress Cicely Tyson The award-winning actress and style icon’s career spanned more than 60 years. Play 05:35 Jan 29, 2021 Biden Halts Trump’s ’Remain In Mexico’ Program In Effort To Reform U.S. Immigration Policy Started by the Trump administration, the "Remain In Mexico" program requires migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. to wait in Mexico for their cases to make their way through the... Play 05:39 Jan 28, 2021 The Influence Of Black American Musicians On K-pop, Explained In the genre’s beginnings, K-pop groups drew on American hip-hop and R&B artists of the 1990s, a trend that has continued through today, says author Crystal Anderson. Play 10:52 Jan 28, 2021 GameStop Shares Continue Trading Frenzy After Brokers Move To Restrict Stock GameStop stock reached unprecedented heights this week after a group of amateur traders on Reddit got involved. Play 03:44 Jan 28, 2021 Here & Now’s 2020 Election Coverage More How Black Grassroots Organizers In Georgia Changed Politics In A Longtime Republican Stronghold Historians Criticize Efforts To Challenge Biden Victory: ’The People Have Spoken’ Incoming Biden Administration Lays Out Ambitious Plans For First 100 Days Electoral College Vote Expected To Formalize Biden Win Biden Faces Headwinds On Pentagon Nominee, Trump Threatens To Veto Defense Bill Highlights From Georgia Senate Runoff Debates Covering Climate Full Coverage Biden’s Early Actions On Climate Change Get Us ’Back To Square One,’ Activist Says Play 05:52 Jan 26, 2021 David Attenborough Explains How Humans Jeopardize ’A Perfect Planet’ For Life Play 10:03 Jan 4, 2021 Top Climate Stories Of 2020: Environmental Justice Makes Headlines As Hurricanes, Fires Wreak Havoc Play 09:45 Dec 25, 2020 How US Firms Like BlackRock Bankroll Destruction Of The Amazon Play 06:02 Dec 18, 2020 From Resident Chef Kathy Gunst More Spice Things Up With A Touch Of Turmeric Play 05:43 Jan 28, 2021 More Than A Diet Food: Rethinking Celery With 3 Delicious Recipes Play 05:37 Jan 13, 2021 Recipes For An Intimate New Year’s Celebration From Chef Kathy Gunst Play 05:43 Dec 29, 2020 Chef Kathy Gunst’s Ideas For Delicious Food Gifts To Make Or Buy This Holiday Season Play 05:51 Dec 16, 2020 Support the news Here & Now Bookshelf More ’American Baby’ Takes Critical Look At Adoption Through Eyes Of A Mother And Her Biological Son Play 08:40 Jan 26, 2021 ’Icebound’ Follows The Footsteps Of Polar Explorer William Barents’ Daring Arctic Quests Play 09:47 Jan 15, 2021 Show Kindness And Volunteer More: New Book Says Improving Human Connections Can Lengthen Life Play 09:43 Jan 6, 2021 Coronavirus In 2021 And Beyond: When Will Life Return To Normal? Play 10:50 Dec 23, 2020 View From The Top More Marriott International CEO Says Business Won’t Return To 2019 Levels For 3 Years Marriott, which was hit hard by the pandemic when it first began, announced this week that the company will lay... Play 10:56 Sep 10, 2020 How San Francisco’s Public Transit System Is Weathering The Pandemic In the San Francisco Bay Area, demand is down 80%. Play 10:57 Aug 28, 2020 Blue Apron CEO’s Recipe For Continued Growth After The Pandemic The meal kit delivery service...