Mother Of American Prisoner In Iran; Australia's Fires Raise Health Concerns

Joanne White has been anxiously watching the crisis in Iran, wondering what it means for her son. Michael White, a navy veteran, was arrested in 2018 in Iran and later sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of insulting the country's leader and posting a private photo online. Also, doctors are warning that the fires in Australia are having serious impacts on public health. One cardiologist in Canberra, Australia, explains. That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's Jan. 9, 2020, full broadcast. You can find more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook.