Here & Now

Many migrants from Central America have spoken up about violence in their home countries, but researchers say another factor may be driving them to the U.S.: the impacts of climate change. Also, we talk with jazz pianist Helen Sung about her latest album, "Sung with Words." That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's Dec. 11, 2018 full broadcast.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Arizona GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko as President Trump pushes to fund his promised border wall, amid a possible government shutdown. Also, in Robin Cook's new novel "Pandemic," the mysterious death of a woman on a New York subway opens a window into a lab that's pushing the boundaries of medical ethics. That and more, in hour one of Here & Now's Dec. 11, 2018 full broadcast.

Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. live with a serious mental illness, and for many, deciding whether or not to tell an employer about their condition is a difficult choice to make. Also, New York Times media columnist Jim Rutenberg writes revelations about Facebook's sometimes-unethical business practices were predicted in "The Social Network." That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's Dec. 10, 2018 full broadcast.

In an exclusive report, the last words of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi were revealed: "I can't breathe." Also, the families of seven men detained in Iran have published an open letter to world leaders, pleading them help secure their loved ones' release. That and more, in hour one of Here & Now's Dec. 10, 2018 full broadcast.

The New York City Police Department this week unveiled a fleet of drones it says will help with hostage situations and search and rescue operations. But privacy advocates have concerns. Also, a long-distance swimmer recently gave up his quest to cross the Pacific Ocean, but he's continuing his mission with a new focus. That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's Dec. 7, 2018 full broadcast.