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How the soaring coast of diesel is hitting school budgets Sep 04, 2026

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The cost of diesel gas is at record highs as the war in Iran continues. We hear what it means for school districts trying to budget for school bus transportation from Trevor Greene, superintendent for Yakima School District in Yakima, Washington.
Then, homeschooling numbers continue to rise in the U.S. Retired professor Kenny Anthony explains the trend.
And, we’re taught that growing up means putting away childish things. That includes trading the magic of fairy tales for serious adult novels. But what if turning our backs on children's literature is a mistake? Oxford University professor and children’s author Katherine Rundell makes the case for "Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise."
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The legacy Gloria Steinem leaves behind Sep 03, 2026

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Trailblazing journalist and activist Gloria died on Wednesday at age 92. She championed gender equality, fought for abortion rights, and co-founded Ms. Magazine, the first national magazine written for and run by women. Astronaut and activist Amanda Nguyen shares a remembrance of Steinem and reflects on the impact she had on the nation.
Then, North Carolina election officials are preparing to send out the first ballots Friday even as a legal fight continues over President Trump’s efforts to curtail mail-in voting. Dawn Hurdle, director of the Board of Elections for Alamance County in North Carolina, joins us.
And, the latest edition of the popular basketball video game NBA 2K comes out this week. Miami Heat power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo appears in the game, which he grew up playing. Antetokounmpo told Here & Now's Chris Bentley he learned how to shoot fadeaways on the court after first practicing them in video games.
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AI is everywhere. NYC schools want to keep it away from young kids Sep 02, 2026

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New York City is putting a one-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence for its youngest students in the city’s public schools. Kids won’t be allowed to use the technology until they enter high school. The Hechinger Report's Jill Barshay joins us to discuss.
Then, plastic industry groups and fossil fuel companies are supplying schools with curricula that portray plastics as safe, affordable and a source of good jobs, according to a new report. Grist reporter Joseph Winters tells us more.
And, 15 years after its launch, Candy Crush Saga is still going strong, grossing around $1 billion in a typical year. We talk about why the mobile game juggernaut's rise and staying power with writer and game designer Alanna Okun.
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Arizona AG on the future of Flock Sep 01, 2026

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More and more communities are pushing back against the use of Flock cameras by law enforcement. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is reviewing the automated license plate readers and shares what she hopes to learn.
Then, as the United States Postal Service plans to implement President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting, an anonymous federal official is blowing the whistle. The report says the implementation plan is “rushed” and “untested.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who sent a letter to the postmaster general raising alarms, explains more.
And, new reporting shows the Trump administration is working to give a small piece of land in Yosemite National Park to a private developer. NOTUS reporter Anna Kramer explains the implications.
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The hidden death toll from extreme heat Aug 31, 2026

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NPR did an investigation with Boston University and found that deaths related to heat are being undercounted in the U.S. BU researcher Quinn Adams tells us more.
Then, at least two people are dead, and more than a dozen are missing in the Grand Canyon after flash flooding along the Colorado River on Saturday, according to the National Park Service. We get the latest from KNAU's Chris Clements.
And, a military judge has ruled that confessions the FBI obtained from accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed cannot be used in his trial, 25 years after nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. We speak with New York Times reporter Carol Rosenberg and Don Arias, who lost his brother Adam on 9/11.
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Flock cameras and chatbots: How AI is reshaping emergency services Aug 28, 2026

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Flock, the company behind automated license plate reading cameras popping up across the U.S., is drawing criticism over reports of police misuse, misidentification and surveillance. Kevin Collier from NBC News explains more.
Then, for emergency call centers facing staff shortages and a high number of non-emergency calls, some are turning to artificial intelligence. Jim Wolfinbarger, former police chief and now vice president at the company behind some of the new technology, breaks down how it works.
And, a new company is offering digital AI personas to police departments across the country. 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler details the First Amendment issues surfacing about the technology.
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New FDA-approved drug offers hope in pancreatic cancer treatment Aug 27, 2026

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication to treat pancreatic cancer. In trials, it extended the survival rate of patients by a median of 13.2 months. Dr. Brian Wolpin from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute explains how the drug works and what it could mean for the future of cancer treatment.
Then, a recent study found that at least a quarter of former NFL players who died had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation shares more about the findings and how they could impact the upcoming football season.
And, in Nepal, first responders are searching for survivors after a massive flash flood killed at least 300 people. Suraj Sigdel, Nepal Country Director for Mercy Corps, describes the work he and others are doing on the ground.
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Drag performer who impersonated Dolly Parton for decades remembers her Aug 26, 2026

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On the whole, the LGBTQ+ community loved and admired Dolly Parton. And she reciprocated; in 2016, she told Larry King, “We are all God's children. We are who we are, and we should be allowed to be who we are.” Drag performer Jason CoZmo has been impersonating Parton for decades and shares a remembrance of her.
And, Meta has to pay $17 billion in a settlement with a number of U.S. states over intentionally getting teenagers addicted to Instagram and Facebook. In addition, the company must make changes to its apps to make them safer for minors. Senior Axios reporter Madison Mills explains more.
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Trump is trying to restrict mail-in voting. Will it matter in the midterms? Aug 25, 2026

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The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court sided with President Trump’s executive order to tighten rules around mail-in voting. Rick Hasen, director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project, explains how the battle over these ballots could influence midterm elections.
Then, a powerful storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people in Indiana. The outage is adding to their concerns about a planned data center that would rely on power from the local utility company. Hobart, Indiana, resident Angelita Soriano, who is part of a lawsuit against the approval process for the data center, shares her perspective.
And, researchers have found that nearly half of autistic children are prone to wandering. Eric Garcia, the Washington bureau chief for The Independent, details the federal government’s new national alert system to coordinate response efforts to these incidents.
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Trump’s economic policies hit Iran, Canada and U.S. workers Aug 24, 2026

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As the U.S. war in Iran reaches the six-month mark, the Secretary of the Treasury announced new economic measures against Iran. Negar Mortazavi from the Center for International Policy shares more details about what’s to come.
Then, President Trump’s new 50% tariff on $20 billion of Canadian goods went into effect after trade talks between the two countries fell apart last Friday. Author Elaine Weeks explains how Canadians are feeling the impact.
And, Trump’s economic policies aren’t just hitting foreign countries. The U.S. economy is feeling the squeeze too. Farmers, in particular, say they are struggling to find workers. Matt Teagarden, CEO of the Kansas Livestock Association, joins us.
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