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Why Amanda Knox is using comedy to reclaim her story Aug 21, 2026

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It’s been 15 years since Amanda Knox was released from Italian prison after a court overturned her conviction in the murder of her study-abroad roommate. In the time since, she’s become a writer, an activist for the wrongfully convicted, a mother and now, a stage performer. Knox joins us to talk about her one-woman comedy “Cartwheel," which she debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
And, John Leguizamo has had a busy summer. He joins us to talk about it all — from his new children’s book to his role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” where he wore contacts obscuring his sight to play the blind servant Eumaeus.
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Trump declared ‘economic warfare’ on Iran. What does that mean for Americans? Aug 20, 2026

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On social media, President Trump announced he'll launch “economic warfare and isolation” against Iran. We talk to Edward Fishman, senior fellow and director of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations, about what economic warfare is and the downstream consequences it'll have on both Americans and also the global economy.
Then, Trump had threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods this week, but pulled back on that threat when trade talks resumed. CBC's Peter Armstrong shares the latest on renewed talks between the U.S. and Canada to settle tariffs on steel, aluminum, dairy, auto parts and more.
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The personalized vaccine that could revolutionize cancer treatment Aug 19, 2026

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Merck and Moderna have announced that a new mRNA vaccine has succeeded in blocking the return of one of the deadliest cancers. Wall Street Journal reporter Xavier Martinez explains more about the trial and why its giving cancer researchers hope.
Then, primaries are underway, and in many races, progressives are prevailing. David Hogg, a progressive Democrat and president of Leaders We Deserve, shares his thoughts on primary results and why he's pushing party leaders to go with younger candidates.
And, during the devastating Eaton fire in California, Nikki High turned her bookstore in Pasadena into a hub for mutual aid. High talks about the lessons she learned about community and resistance during that time.
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The trillion-dollar case against Meta Aug 18, 2026

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Opening statements began on Tuesday in a massive case against Meta that alleges the social media giant crafted its Instagram and Facebook platforms to hook children. We discuss the lawsuit with Russell Coleman of Kentucky, one of the state attorneys general suing Meta.
Then, construction on a controversial border wall in Big Bend National Park in Texas is on hold after bipartisan opposition. Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland explains why he's concerned about the plans.
And, ordinary Venezuelans are still struggling, nearly two months after a devastating double earthquake killed thousands and more than seven months since U.S. special forces seized autocratic leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. We get the latest from Phil Gunson of the International Crisis Group.
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Historic flooding kills at least 7 in Indiana Aug 17, 2026

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At least seven people have died after heavy rains and historic flooding in Indiana. IndyStar’s Sophie Hartley shares more about what she’s seeing on the ground.
Then, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has targeted people with no criminal record who have been living in the U.S. for years. Those thousands of court cases are straining the justice system due to a seemingly mundane reinterpretation of a complex immigration law. Politico’s Kyle Cheney gives more details from his analysis.
And, MLB pitcher Tommy John died over the weekend at age 83. He was the first person to undergo surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, redefining what was possible for athletes after a formerly career-ending injury. His son, Tommy John III, discusses his father’s career, injury and recovery.
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Why monotasking can make you more productive Aug 14, 2026

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Modern workplace culture pressures us to multitask even though research shows multitasking makes most people less productive, more stressed out and worse at their jobs. Journalist and author David Epstein joins us talk about why we need to prioritize monotasking over multitasking. His latest book is called “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.”
Marsha Battle Philpot calls herself a "primordial Detroiter," and she knows the city and its history well. Her father, Joe Battle, opened a record store in 1945 and he recorded blues guitarist John Lee Hooker, the Baptist preacher reverend C. L. Franklin, and Franklin's incredibly talented daughter, Aretha. Scott Tong talks to Marsha Battle Philpot about her father's store, her own musical education, her experience in a changing Detroit.
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Why does ICE want to use electronic shock gloves? Aug 13, 2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip its officers with gloves that can deliver electric shocks. The agency says the new tools can help with de-escalation, but critics aren't so sure. Former officer trainer and ICE attorney Ryan Schwank discusses what the new devices say about ICE's policing tactics. Then, Haitians in Ohio who lost Temporary Protected Status last month have been summoned to an ICE facility to be outfitted with ankle monitors. We hear from Viles Dorsainvil of the nonprofit Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, about how the community is coping. And, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports on glacial outburst flooding in Juneau, Alaska, an annual occurrence that sends billions of gallons of water toward residential areas. He talks with local leaders and residents about preparedness and long term mitigation efforts.
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What tight Democratic primaries reveal about midterm voters Aug 12, 2026

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The Democratic Party is fracturing over how best to combat President Trump. Tuesday night’s primaries underscore the divide between mainstream Democrats and progressives. Strategist Katrina Gamble joins us.
Then, former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is in frail condition after his release this week from a Russian prison. Kieran Ramsey of Global Reach tells Gilman's story as Gilman gets medical treatment at a hospital in Texas.
And, "snow eaters" are a new category of heat wave, marked by unseasonably warm weather that strips mountains of their snowpack. Grist's Kate Yoder discusses the consequences of these heat waves.
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Former secret service agent on ruse to smuggle Trump out of Turkey Aug 11, 2026

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Lawmakers are calling for more details after The Washington Post reported that an Iranian assassination threat against President Trump prompted the Secret Service to use a catering truck and a secret plane to smuggle President Trump out of Turkey. Paul Eckloff, former supervisor of the Presidential Protective Division of the Secret Service, joins us.
Then, Trump signed an executive order Monday reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines. Dr. Aaron Milstone shares more details of the order.
And, recovery efforts are underway in Spokane, Washington, after devastating wildfires. Tom Clemo, a deputy fire chief from the Santa Monica Fire Department, shares what he’s seeing on the ground in Washington and the lessons he learned from last year’s wildfires in Los Angeles County.
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AOC’s egg freezing sparks conversation about fertility Aug 10, 2026

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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she will be freezing her eggs and will be taking followers along with her on social media. For more on why this matters and the state of egg freezing, we hear from journalist and author Emi Nietfeld.
Then, oldest siblings tend to have higher educational achievement and lifetime earnings than their younger siblings. A new study shows that germs play a big role in how younger siblings fare. Co-author N. Meltem Daysal explains what it shows about illness and childhood and its effects on younger children.
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