Source: PRI: Here & Now Podcast

Description: Produced by WBUR Boston and PRI, Here & Now features fast breaking news, more leisurely analysis and human interest stories. We also cover the arts: film, theater, music and much more.

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Here and Now for Monday, September 28, 2009

Here and Now for Monday, September 28, 2009

On today's podcast — swine flu tents in Memphis; high stakes for women in the healthcare debate; the week ahead for the Obama administration; re-routing rural streams; and a look at sports conspiracies.

Audio|Tue, 29 Sep 2009
|heart attacksfound at10:09, 18:57

“…point of insurance is to ensure against catastrophic care costs things like heart attacks and cancer. Having a child as a matter of choice. Dealing with a adult onset illness like diabetes heart disease that's not …”

“…I talked to a woman yesterday. Who. Was based survivor they both domestic violence her ex husband. Actually the but really terrible strangled her she was unconscious she had a concussion. And -- she submitted -- …”

Here and Now for Friday, September 25, 2009

Here and Now for Friday, September 25, 2009

On today's podcast — President Obama addresses Iran's secret nuclear program; an update on three recently uncovered alleged terrorism plots; comparing treatments received at retail health clinics versus doctors' offices; an update on the G20 summit in Pittsburgh; and a conversation with David Wroblewski, author of "Edgar Sawtelle."

Audio|Fri, 25 Sep 2009
|nuclear programfound at2:17, 0:39

“…Will infect the talks are next week members of the UN Security Council and Germany and Iran will be meeting to talk with Iran about its nuclear program a lot of drumbeat. Leading up to this now of course this disclosure just one week before here's -- President Obama today …”

“…to make the affair public. And challenge Iran to fully disclose its nuclear program. . Jim Walsh is an international security expert at MIT he's in New York though where last night. He attended an Iranian government …”

Here and Now for Thursday, September 24, 2009

Here and Now for Thursday, September 24, 2009

On today's podcast — a new AIDS vaccine; potential changes to Medicaid under healthcare reform; a BBC report on the recent closure of Camp Bucca, a U.S. detention center in Iraq; Army officers stand trial for bullying a soldier who later committed suicide; listener letters; and the new book, "Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities."

Audio|Thu, 24 Sep 2009
|infectious diseasesfound at1:31, 1:58

“…by doctor Anthony found chief from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. . …”

“…they used two different vaccines because they act differently -- boost the immune system the others -- white blood cells. And so they've figured even though these vaccines that failed when tried individually. May -- in …”

Here and Now for Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Here and Now for Wednesday, September 23, 2009

On today's podcast — President Obama addresses the United Nations; new worldwide efforts to regulate banks; a Pittsburgher's winning G20 haiku; the Wizard of Oz turns 70; the grand opening of the King Abdullah University of Technology and Science in Saudi Arabia; and the documentary film, "Shooting Beauty."

Audio|Wed, 23 Sep 2009
|higher educationfound at26:09, 17:20

“…Ceremonies are underway today in Saudi Arabia to unveil it being billed the MIT of the Middle East. The king unduly university of science and technology will be the world's sixth largest university they're calling it -- It was built from scratch in just a few years in the Santa -- North of the commercial center of Jeddah. It boasts high tech bells and whistles a ten billion dollar endowment and the claim that it will be a secular haven in -- decidedly non secular country. But cool is this elite school for students in the Middle East North African country -- far below the world average in math and science. Sound of sin is a reporter with I Tripoli spectrum magazine she's on the campus there today's sundin put the thing context. Because we noticed the region has other schools of higher education. . That this oversees -- so quickly what's the Russian what's the goal. …”

“…greeting you thanks to congestion point. That's from Mary -- a retired high school teachers whenever over a hundred entries in Pittsburgh -- when he haiku poetry contest. The winning Hank who was penned by anngelle …”

Here and Now for Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Here and Now for Tuesday, September 22, 2009

On today's podcast — President Obama at the United Nations; a MA school library empties its shelves in favor of e-books; flooding in southeast U.S.; newly-announced MacArthur genius L. Mahadevan; and guitarists Rodrigo and Gabriela.

Audio|Tue, 22 Sep 2009
|read booksfound at8:46, 11:19

“…books to -- kids now. Kindle books are you readers you can read books on them but we that you had to pay to download the information so how does that. …”

“…old I was actually working class kid who had dropped out of high school. . I was married with a young child and working in factory. I was at the beach Wednesday with my wife and young …”

Here and Now for Monday, September 21, 2009

Here and Now for Monday, September 21, 2009

On today's podcast — terrorism suspects arrested in NY and CO; bulimia among African-American women; a look ahead at President Obama's adress to the U.N. on climate change; a check-in on Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics; and a conversation with artist Alex Katz.

Audio|Mon, 21 Sep 2009
|president bushfound at0:54, 0:02

“…admitted to the FBI that he received. Weapons and explosives training. From al- - -Qaeda in the federal -- traveler's park which of course is where. Al qaeda's leadership has migrated. As they have left cities over the years. Under protection -- posh and warlords in the -- to base bit. But that's where they have training camps and has admitted going there are only a year ago. Coincidentally just is President Bush was beginning this -- the President Obama. Has continued to hit al- - -Qaeda targets and those tribal areas -- missile strikes. There was started bacteria and according to the FBI was plotting to use some …”

“…I'm running young it's here and now out couldn't be the first al- - -Qaeda cell in the US since the 9/11 attacks. Authorities have charged in Afghanistan born and his father and a New York City …”

Here and Now for Friday, September 18, 2009

Here and Now for Friday, September 18, 2009

On today's podcast — an update on consumer protections from sharp lending practices; remembering composer Leon Kirchner; synagogues face financial troubles; Congress votes to cease funding for the community action group, ACORN; and an interview with TV producer and star, Larry David.

Audio|Fri, 18 Sep 2009
|chris doddfound at2:04, 7:45

“…moving forward in the house and they -- will be up to Chris Dodd and senator Shelby in the Senate will -- …”

“…against a -- But -- insisted and also embracing traditional romantic classical music. . Earlier this year to mark his ninetieth birthday his many friends paid a musical birthday tribute to Kirchner -- Boston's Isabella Gardner …”

Here and Now for Thursday, September 17, 2009

Here and Now for Thursday, September 17, 2009

On today's podcast — new U.S. missile systems in Europe; science illiteracy in the U.S.; Maine enacts law against 'driving while distracted;' no exit from housing market for U.S. government; and our autumn jazz picks.

Audio|Thu, 17 Sep 2009
|diana krallfound at38:33, 0:20

“…Could make people hello Christian McBride who is playing with Chick -- Herbie Hancock sting Diana Krall -- go easy on him on his opponent. But McBride is also recorded fairly extensively as a leader. In my not so …”

“…during the Bush Administration. Was to be based in Poland and the Czech Republic and it was supposed to defend. Against Iran long range Intercontinental missiles. But Defense Secretary Robert Gates who follow the president today. …”

Here and Now for Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Here and Now for Wednesday, September 16, 2009

On today's podcast — health insurance for Americans under 30; perceptions of racism in the opposition to President Obama; a BBC report on post-election security worries in Kabul; colleges go green to attract students; and the new TV show, "Glee!"

Audio|Wed, 16 Sep 2009
|high schoolfound at35:44, 8:04

“…of viewers are gonna identify with that idea of the magic of high school singing group. I had his high school player teacher mister Cohen and my students have formed a religion around him. -- but this is not required and it's not …”

“…week there's been threats to cause bodily harm with a tennis ball Kanye West's unappreciated shout at the MTV video awards. What are people telling you about that. …”

Here and Now for Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Here and Now for Tuesday, September 15, 2009

On today's podcast — Congress debates a reprimand against Republican Joe Wilson; rethinking online technology and higher ed; remembering Chrystal Lee Sutton, aka "Norma Rae;" chronic disease rising in Africa; and Malaysian musician Zee Avi.

Audio|Wed, 16 Sep 2009
|willie andersonfound at1:21, 5:19

“…Willie Anderson there was a meeting on Monday with Democrats house Democrats where members of the black classic caucus did happen. Says that the …”

“…way and didn't wanna take a look at too provocative criticisms of higher education in a few minutes. The question do we really need yet another thesis on Shakespeare. But first we turn to professor Jose …”