Online Puppy Scams; Top Science Stories Of 2020

A new Better Business Bureau investigation shows the number of pet frauds in November was five times higher than it was in 2017. Steve Baker, an international investigations specialist with the BBB, explains what consumers can do to protect themselves. Also, the pandemic has dominated the headlines this year, but there are plenty of other science stories from 2020. Scientific American editor-in-chief Laura Helmuth shares some of her favorites. That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's Dec. 22, 2020, full broadcast. You can find more at hereandnow.org — and follow us on Twitter, Instagram or join the conversation on Facebook.