Here and Now
Monday through Thursday, Noon - 2pm, Friday Noon - 1pm
WNIJ's midday news magazine keeps you up-to-date with the news between Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
Co-hosted by award-winning journalists Robin Young and Scott Tong, the show’s daily lineup includes interviews with NPR reporters, as well as leading newsmakers, innovators and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe.
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Andrew Otazo pulls trash out of Miami’s mangrove forests that floats in from the oceans or is dumped there. -
North America has lost billions of birds since 1970, but some species are actually bucking this concerning trend. -
Swing voters are expected to be crucial in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Traders are remaining optimistic about a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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Even with tax season in the rear view, financial stress can occur all year. -
Microplastics are everywhere, but scientists could be overstating the numbers.
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California’s governor’s race has been turned upside down since the frontrunner — former Congressman Eric Swalwell — dropped out last weekend amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
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Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorney-turned-whistleblower Ryan Schwank is worried that a proposal to give ICE more funding may set up a situation where Congress will not be able to do oversight for years. -
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Florida to Washington and California to Massachusetts, dozens of states across the country have a patchwork of Water Restrictions due to drought fears.
