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Oregon Decriminalizes Illegal Drugs; No Black Women In Senate

In Oregon, legislation that decriminalizes the use of all illegal drugs goes into effect on Monday. Voters approved a measure that calls for treating drug use as a public health...

Rethinking Crime Reporting; The Economic Impact Of Remote Work

The journalism industry is wrestling with the consequences of the crime beat, and the disproportionate impact it can have on communities of color. Mike Rispoli, news voices director of the...

WallStreetBets Surges GameStop Stocks; A Fence Around The Capitol

Members of the online community WallStreetBets on Reddit created a frenzy for stocks that traditional Wall Street investors had decided to short, or bet against. "Endless Thread" host Ben Brock...

Reporting On Trump As A Woman Of Color; 'Try Harder!' Documentary

During his administration, Trump set a combative tone with the White House press corps, especially with reporters who were women of color. Weijia Jiang, senior White House correspondent for CBS...

Tips For Cooking With Turmeric; Ethics Of Vaccine Distribution

Turmeric has become popular in the U.S. in recent years because of its purported health benefits, but the spice has long been a staple of Indian and South Asian cuisine....

Abolishing Cash Bail In Illinois; Donating Stimulus Checks To Charity

Illinois could soon become the first state to abolish cash bail after lawmakers passed a bevy of criminal justice reforms earlier this month. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins us....

Pandemic 'Baby Bust'; Zoom Towns

Throughout the pandemic, some have speculated that there might be a "baby boom," but so far it seems to be more like a "baby bust." Philip Cohen, a sociologist and...

Dungeons & Dragons During The Pandemic; In-Person Learning Challenges

Many have turned to Dungeons & Dragons to stave off loneliness and depression during the pandemic. We speak with two members of the "Critical Role" podcast about how the roleplaying...

Lessons From Charlottesville; What SNAP Expansion Means For Families

During his campaign, President Biden said the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, served as a wake-up call and inspired him to run. Two local faith leaders share...

Historical Look At U.S. Adoptions; Biden's Climate Agenda

For decades in the mid-20th century, adoptions in the U.S. were shrouded in secrecy. We talk to "American Baby" author Gabrielle Glaser, who takes a deep dive into the story...

Béla Fleck's 'Throw Down Your Heart'; Biden's Unemployment Agenda

Banjo great Béla Fleck joins us to discuss the reissue of his album "Throw Down Your Heart: The Complete Africa Sessions." We also talk to Bassekou Kouyate, a Malian musician...

'Genocide' Against Uighurs In China; Report On Police Shootings

The U.S. has declared the Chinese government is committing genocide against the Uighurs, a Muslim ethnic minority, in northwest China. Activist Rushan Abbas talks about China's human rights abuses against...

Here & Now

41:26Jan 25, 2021

QAnon Reckons With Biden Inauguration; Future Of Late-Night Comedy

Devotees of the online conspiracy theory Qanon are reckoning with the inauguration of President Biden. Ben Collins, who covers disinformation, extremism and the internet for NBC News, joins us. And,...

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42:07Jan 22, 2021

DACA Recipient On Biden's Immigration Push; Acknowledging Trauma

Greisa Martinez Rosas, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient and executive director of United We Dream, talks about President Biden's executive order on immigration. And, writer Kiese Laymon has...

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40:59Jan 22, 2021

Transitional Justice In The U.S.; Biden's Coronavirus Response

Transitional justice serves to help people contend with historic and ongoing abuses and inequities. We what transitional justice would look like in the United States and why it may be...

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39:35Jan 21, 2021

Inauguration Day Fashion; Music Lessons For Health Care Workers

Up-and-coming fashion designers behind some of the looks at President Biden's inauguration have been basking in the spotlight. Women's Wear Daily's Layla Ilchi discusses the important fashion moments from Inauguration...

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42:07Jan 21, 2021

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President; Future Of U.S.-Russia Relations

Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. He plans to sign 17 executive actions on Wednesday. NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe...

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42:14Jan 20, 2021

Kamala Harris Breaks Barriers; The Future Of The Republican Party

Kamala Harris breaks a number of barriers on Wednesday, most notably, the first woman and person of Black and South Asian heritage to become vice president. Professor of history Manisha...

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42:17Jan 20, 2021

Save Our Stages; D.C. Hotels And Inauguration Day

Ahead of Inauguration Day, some hotels are choosing to stay open despite increased security and calls by local leaders for visitors to avoid the area due to threats of violence....

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41:14Jan 19, 2021

Presidents Saying Farewell; Netflix's 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7'

Trump will not deliver a high-profile, televised farewell address as some past presidents have done. Here & Now's Alex Ashlock has a report on how past presidents have said goodbye....

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41:28Jan 19, 2021