Here & Now

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 18, 2016 full broadcast, host Jeremy Hobson speaks with Paul Bremer — who led the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 — about the ongoing offensive in Mosul, and the Iraq War's legacy. We also continue our election road trip with a conversation with Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd, who is reporting this week from Arizona. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 17, 2016 full broadcast, we hear from retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis about why North Korea is the biggest threat to United States security. We also look at a recent survey of economists that suggests a possible recession for the economy sometime in the next four years. And, what's the latest in "Bridgegate?" We hear more about the New Jersey trial, which is in its fifth week. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 17, 2016 full broadcast, we hear from the creator of the "Sleep With Me Podcast" about what went goes making it, and its growing following. We also speak with NPR's Marilyn Geewax about how brands like Volkswagen, Wells Fargo and Samsung can bounce back after scandal, and look at the possibility of "Trump TV" with The Atlantic's Derek Thompson. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 14, 2016 full broadcast, we continue our education series with conversations about where the presidential candidates stand on the issue, as well as a look at the impact of teacher training on schools and students. Also, historian Heather Cox Richardson joins us to discuss GOP history, and what kind of changes might be on the horizon for the party. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 14, 2016 full broadcast, we speak with new "A Prairie Home Companion" host Chris Thile about the show and what kind of direction he wants to take. Also, our Election 2016 roundtable recaps the week in campaign politics, and we hear from Dr. Steven Stosny about a phenomenon some have described this as "election stress disorder." You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 13, 2016 full broadcast, we continue our weeklong look at education in the U.S. with a conversation about charter schools, and get the latest from Aleppo from a CBS correspondent who's on the ground in the Syrian city. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 13, 2016 full broadcast, we take a look at the life and music career of Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday. We'll also discuss the death of Thailand's king and what it means for the country, and get the latest on the U.S. launching retaliatory strikes on Yemen. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 12, 2016 full broadcast, we'll continue our weeklong look at K-12 education in the U.S. with a conversation about the achievement gap. We'll also hear from an Ohio woman who says listening to Here & Now actually saved her life. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 12, 2016 full broadcast, we'll take a look at how recent hacks might impact the presidential election, and get an update on how a North Carolina peanut farmer has been impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Also, our latest DJ Session, featuring interesting music for the piano, from Beethoven to Mozart. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 11, 2016 full broadcast, we hear how one North Carolina town hit hard by Hurricane Matthew is recovering, and take a look at where the presidential candidates stand on science-related issues. We'll also take a closer look at Samsung discontinuing its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 11, 2016 full broadcast, we discuss House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he will no longer campaign with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. We'll also speak with 2016's "Teacher of the Year," a history teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury, Connecticut, and hear how a farm in Morton, Illinois, the "pumpkin capital of the world," is recovering from having its crop wiped out last year. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 10, 2016 full broadcast, we check in on North Carolina in the wake of record-setting damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. We also look at the latest developments after the release Friday of a video of a lewd conversation between Donald Trump and Billy Bush from 2005. We'll hear more about running mate Mike Pence's defense of Trump, and Billy Bush's suspension from the "Today" show. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour one of Here & Now's Oct. 10, 2016 full broadcast, we recap Sunday night's presidential debate with political analysts Paris Dennard and Angela Rye. We also explore the work behind this year's Nobel Prize in economics, and speak with The Atlantic's Derek Thompson about how aging Americans will impact the country in the decades to come. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 7, 2016 full broadcast, we'll look back at the week in politics in our weekly election roundtable — and look ahead to Sunday's second presidential debate. Also, a look at a new book on one of our favorite topics: mispronounced words. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us onTwitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.

In hour two of Here & Now's Oct. 6, 2016 full broadcast, we'll hear from three college students who say they're voting for a third party candidate. We'll also take a closer look at the new U.N. sectetary general, and discuss a controversial Fox News segment with the president of the Asian American Journalists Association. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.