Robin Young
Robin Young is the award-winning host of Here & Now. Under her leadership, Here & Now has established itself as public radio's indispensable midday news magazine: hard-hitting, up-to-the-moment and always culturally relevant.
A Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Robin has been a correspondent for ABC, NBC, CBS, and the Discovery Channel. She is a former guest host of The Today Show on NBC, and one of the first hosts on Boston's ground-breaking television show, Evening Magazine.
Robin has received five Emmy Awards for her television work, as well as two CableACE Awards, the Religious Public Relations Council's Wilbur Award, the National Conference of Christians and Jews Gold Award, and numerous regional Edward R. Murrow awards.
A native of Long Island, Robin holds a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College. She has lived and worked in Manhattan, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, but considers Boston her hub. Follow Robin on Twitter, @hereandnowrobin and like the show, Here & Now on Facebook.
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Democrat Colin Allred is running in the primary for a Senate seat next year that's held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
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Rep. Seth Moulton has spoken publicly about death threats against him and his family.
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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, some Americans have lost their jobs for their posts about the killing on social media.
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At the turn of the 20th century, society seemingly became obsessed with the idea of life on Mars.
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Viraj Dhanda's norm-shattering acceptance was made all the more poignant because he was considered intellectually challenged for the first 14 years of his life.
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Two consecutive Israeli airstrikes killed 22 people, including five journalists, at Nasser Hospital.
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This week marks the 20th anniversary of one of the country’s costliest natural disasters — measured not only in dollars, but in human lives.
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The White House said it wants to ensure the museums show the "unity, progress and enduring values that define the American story."
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The Perseid meteor shower has been active for weeks, and on Tuesday night, it's expected to peak. It should be the most active night to see meteors.
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How can you make big life choices — like moving or taking a new job — without money being the primary factor?