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Why critics are concerned about H-Pop, India's Hindu nationalist genre
With an election underway, some critics are warning H-Pop may have destructive power.
Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile And Edgar Meyer Bond Over Bach
"It is so fantastic to make music with people who have incredibly strong identities," cellist Yo-Yo Ma tells Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti.
Viewers Given Rare Look At DACA Deliberations Between Trump And Lawmakers
Here & Now's Robin Young gets the latest from NPR's Domenico Montanaro on the prospects for a deal.
Trump Signs Orders Aimed At Improving Rural Broadband Access
While the orders are supposed to reduce regulations for internet providers, critics say the real problem is a lack of government investment.
Alaska's Last Large Timber Mill Considers Turning Off The Saws For Good
Viking Lumber buys most of its trees from the federal government's timber sales in the Tongass National Forest. But those sales could become a thing of the past.
U.S. Economy Adds 148,000 Jobs In December, Unemployment Steady
The U.S. economy added 148,000 jobs in the last month of 2017, closing out a strong year of job growth.
'Fire And Fury' Excerpts Prompt Media Frenzy, As Trump Threatens Legal Action
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss reaction to reporter Michael Wolff's forthcoming book about President Trump.