Alexander Tuerk
Former Staff
Alexander Tuerk was an associate producer for Here & Now, joining in October 2020.
He previously interned for Here & Now at NPR's Washington, D.C., headquarters during the fall of 2019.
A Baltimore native, Alex earned his bachelor's in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, where he covered county news for the Prince George's and Montgomery County Sentinel. He also earned a bachelor's in economics from UMD.
Recently published
The songs that got the Here & Now team through 2021
Over the next week, Here & Now staff members will share a song that has particular meaning to them and why.
14 books and an Amazon show later, how the 'Wheel of Time' series continues to turn today
The "Wheel of Time" series — a fantasy epic stretching across 14 books, the story of a commoner told they're the savior of humanity — is now an Amazon show.
Bridging faith and science in the existential struggle against climate change
Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy and a devout Christian, shares how she bridges the divide.
With $1 billion disasters rising in the U.S., FEMA administrator weighs in on climate change
The increasing cost and destructiveness of natural disasters pose a growing risk to FEMA as budgets and staffing are stretched thin.
The COP26 climate change conference, explained
This year's COP is the first major climate summit since a scathing UN-backed report earlier this year detailed a decade-long window of action to avoid the worst consequences of climate...
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The Climate Crisis Will Only Worsen Over The Next 30 Years. Tell Us How A Warming Planet Impacts You
Here & Now wants to know — how does climate change affect you and your community?
Leon Bridges' new album 'Gold-Diggers Sound' is less Sam Cooke, more 'samurai cowboy'
In "Gold-Diggers Sound," Bridges steps firmly into the present compared to his two previous Southern soul albums.
Donkey Kong Arcade Game Celebrates 40 Years Of High Scores And Cutthroat Competition
The game created a competitive scene, with gamers all vying for high scores and world records — including the first player to a million points.
After 17 Years Underground, Brood X Cicadas Return For 'Romance In The Treetops'
After spending 17 years sucking on tree roots underground, the largest brood of cicadas in the U.S. is out and about.
Military Spouse Says Air Force Leaders Failed Her After Sexual Assault. A New Bill Tackles Reform
After Amy Marsh reported the assault and an investigation was completed, commanders refused to prosecute the case or explain their decision.