Here & Now

New York City's year-old Color Factory is a museum of sorts. But patrons quickly realize it isn't your typical museum experience. We pay a visit. Also, Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Discovery Channel host Josh Gates about the upcoming live special "Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live," and his adventures around the globe. That and more, in hour two of Here & Now's April 1, 2019 full broadcast.

Zillow is expanding in new directions, and the company's co-founder Rich Barton has returned to the role of CEO to oversee company's transition into buying and selling real estate and mortgage lending. Also, the NASCAR racing season is in full gear. And promoters are banking that a new generation of electric race cars — called Formula E — may soon redefine motorsports. That and more, in hour one of Here & Now's April 1, 2019 full broadcast.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has brought attention to the plight of the Uighur Muslims in China. The Chinese government has interned many Uighurs and subjected them to cutting-edge surveillance. Also, Anne Litt, a DJ at KCRW in Santa Monica, shares with Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson her favorite discoveries from the South by Southwest music festival.

A new report says carbon emissions around the world hit an all-time high last year, as the demand for coal keeps rising, particularly in Asia, where China remains the world's biggest coal consumer. Also, NASA scrapped plans for its first-ever all-female spacewalk when astronaut Anne McClain realized the space station didn't have a prepared spacesuit that fit her.

Republicans are calling into question President Obama's record on Russian interference following the release of Attorney General William Barr's letter summarizing the Mueller report. Writer Julian Fellowes and actress Elizabeth McGovern of the hit series "Downton Abbey" join Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss their new film, "The Chaperone." And, India prepares for what is being called the largest parliamentary election in the world next month.

Host Robin Young speaks with Steve Earle about his newest album 'Guy' and his connection to two towering figures in music — Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. Also, 40 years after the partial meltdown at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island changed the trajectory of nuclear energy production in America, the debate over the industry's safety and viability continues. And the head of Customs and Border Protection says the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has reached a "breaking point."

In response to a severe measles outbreak that has been ongoing since October, officials in Rockland County, New York, have declared a state of emergency. Children who have not received the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are barred from public places, including schools, until the declaration expires. Also, officials from the FAA and Department of Transportation are testifying Wednesday before the Senate about changes they plan to make to how they oversee aviation safety. And we talk to...

House Democrats have unveiled draft legislation that builds on their promise to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions. The move came right after the Department of Justice argued for ending Obamacare in its entirety, blindsiding Republicans. Also, host Jeremy Hobson talks to 'Veep' executive producer and showrunner David Mandel about the Emmy-winning show's seventh and final season.

President Trump and his supporters are calling for those behind the Russia investigation to be investigated themselves. NPR lead political editor Domenico Montanaro joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to discuss the reaction in Washington to the summary of the Mueller report. Also, members of British Prime Minister Theresa May's own party are turning against her as she appears to be losing control of Brexit negotiations.

After Attorney General William Barr released his summary of the Mueller report, finding no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, some Republicans are calling for an investigation into how the Mueller investigation was carried out. Host Robin Young talks with GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky for his reaction. Also, a new documentary, "The Forgotten Civilians of Eglin Air Force Base," explores the suffering people have experienced from being exposed to Agent Orange during the...

After nearly two years, special counsel Robert Mueller concluded that there was no conspiracy between Trump associates and the Russia government. Trump and allies say that the report fully exonerates him, but Democrats note that Mueller did not clear him of potentially obstructing justice. Also, host Jeremy Hobson talks to former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld, who is considering a primary challenge to President Trump.

House Democrats are investigating the use of private email accounts and messenger apps to conduct official government business by the president's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner. Also, activists are digging into more yearbooks after blackface controversies rocked the Virginia state government. And, Brian Balogh and Ed Ayers, co-hosts of the weekly history podcast "Backstory," delve into the history of elite college admissions and the role of money.

Republicans are pushing back against President Trump's recent comments about the late Sen. John McCain. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson and Peter O'Dowd get the latest on that and more on the week in politics from Bloomberg News national political reporter Sahil Kapur and NPR congressional reporter Kelsey Snell. Also, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans discusses a new ABC show that tells a fictional story similar to the O.J. Simpson trial. And school counselors are struggling to keep up with the...

New Zealand's prime minister announced a ban on "military-style" semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the mass shootings at Christchurch mosques last week. Also, Biogen shares fell nearly 30 percent this morning after news that the company is discontinuing trials on aducanumab, a drug that was supposed to help treat Alzheimer's. And NPR's Gene Demby joins host Robin Young to explain how the politics of respectability can be a tool for and a weapon against...

Good news for consumers as the Federal Reserve announced it is holding interest rates steady and signaled that it is unlikely to raise them again this year. Also, historian Gary Gerstle joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to discuss the legacy of former President Theodore Roosevelt 100 years after his death. And, Labour Party member of Parliament David Lammy weighs in on the fate of Brexit as U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May looks for an extension from the European Union.

Mozambique begins three days of mourning for victims of Cyclone Idai, one of the most destructive storms southern African has experienced in decades. Also, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat postpartum depression. Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, the academic principle investigator in clinical trials for the drug. And, the Pentagon is challenging a report from Amnesty International that claims civilians are being killed by...

Nebraska's agriculture industry has been hit hard by historic flooding. A local rancher explains the impact of losing 35 calves to the rising waters. Also, C-SPAN aired its first broadcast 40 years ago this week, offering America a window into the world of Washington. And President Trump has picked a former Delta Airlines executive to lead the FAA. The agency has come under scrutiny for its decision to certify the Boeing 737 Max, the plane involved in two deadly crashes in the past five...

Historic flooding in parts of Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri could have a significant impact on agriculture in the Midwest. Also, Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson visits the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory outside of Chicago, where scientists are studying a tiny particle that could answer the biggest questions in physics. And NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins us to discuss former House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to join the board of Fox Corporation.

The Midwest was hit with heavy snow last week, then warmer temperatures caused the snow to melt. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Scott Mitchell, the mayor of Hornick, Iowa, about the flooding there. Also, host Jeremy Hobsons speaks with French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy about his new book, where he argues that America's influence is declining and five powers — China, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Sunni radical Islam — are ready to take its place in the world.

Flooding is at historic levels in Nebraska and parts of western Iowa, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate their homes. The floodwaters follow heavy snow last week and a fast snowmelt. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with NET Nebraska reporter Bill Kelly for the latest. A wet winter and robust plant growth has fueled a mass migration of Painted Lady butterflies through Southern California. Scientists say that the butterflies number in the millions as they make their way to the Pacific...