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Best eats of summer 2024: Salads, Indian-Caribbean fusion

Lord Maynard Llera of the restaurant Kuya Lord has been crowned this year's James Beard Award winner for Best Chef in California. He joins us to talk about the achievement. And, Here & Now's resident chef Kathy Gunst shares recipes to help you spruce up classic summer salads. Then, in his new cookbook "Mad Love," chef Devan Rajkumar shares dishes that merge his roots in Guyana, South America and the Caribbean.

Best eats of summer 2024: Salads, Indian-Caribbean fusion

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Red, white and purple: 40 years of Prince's 'Purple Rain'

Author Boyce Upholt's new book "The Great River" tells the story of the river, the Indigenous people who lived alongside the Mississippi and the white settlers who came along to claim it. Then, Here & Now's Scott Tong takes a trip to a Delaware Beach to see horseshoe crabs mating. The undignified process takes on a new resonance amid considerable concern about a decline in population, as the crabs are harvested for their blood and as bait. And, Minneapolis music writer Andrea Swensson talks about her book commemorating the 40th anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" album, which regularly ranks as one of the greatest albums of all time.

Red, white and purple: 40 years of Prince's 'Purple Rain'

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The trouble with air conditioning as the planet gets hotter

Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us to break down how that decision could lead to authoritarianism. And, air conditioning can be a matter of life and death. But some people in the U.S. are turning it off to limit their environmental impact. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports. Then, breaking, known to many as breakdancing, will make its Olympic debut in Paris. Longtime b-boy and breaking competition judge Donnie "Crumbs" Counts joins us.

The trouble with air conditioning as the planet gets hotter

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Civil Rights Act turns 60: Activist Elaine Lee Turner reflects

The Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is assessing the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Ernesto Cooke of the St. Vincent Times shares a first-hand account of the storm. Then, President Biden is forcefully criticizing the Supreme Court's ruling that gives former presidents broad immunity from prosecution for official acts. Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News tells us more. And, how might that decision alter the balance of power in the U.S.? Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade weighs in. Plus, Elaine Lee Turner and her sisters were called "the most arrested family in the Civil Rights movement." She joins us to reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

Civil Rights Act turns 60: Activist Elaine Lee Turner reflects

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Supreme Court rules Trump has some immunity from prosecution

As the Supreme Court's term comes to an end, law professors Kim Wehle and Louis Virelli join us to break down the recent court decisions. And, professor Caroline Le Pennec explains her research that shows presidential debates have little effect on voters' decisions. Then, New York City is planning to announce a ban on cell phones in the city's public schools. Chalkbeat New York's Amy Zimmer joins us.

Supreme Court rules Trump has some immunity from prosecution

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The hottest games of the summer

The Supreme Court issued several major decisions Friday on homelessness, government agency power and the Jan. 6 attack. The New York Times Magazine's Emily Bazelon and Slate's Mark Joseph Stern tell us more. Then, we discuss the political fallout from the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We're joined by NPR's Ron Elving, USA Today's Francesca Chambers and Chad Pergram of Fox News. And, Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino discusses June's gaming news, including the hotly anticipated add-on to Elden Ring.

The hottest games of the summer

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3 big Supreme Court decisions on abortion, pollution, opioids

The Supreme Court released a decision temporarily allowing abortions for medical emergencies in Idaho. The Court also blocked a multibillion-dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and put an EPA smog rule on hold. Rewire News Group's Imani Gandy, Columbia Law School's Camille Pannu and NPR's Brian Mann join us. And, Here & Now's Chris Bentley and Peter O'Dowd spent a night staying in an Earthship in Taos, New Mexico. They unpack the stay and the other forms of sustainable living they learned about.

3 big Supreme Court decisions on abortion, pollution, opioids

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What it takes to live off the grid

The Supreme Court rejected a Republican-led effort to restrict the government's ability to communicate with social media companies to combat what it considers misinformation. Slate's Mark Joseph Stern tells us more. Then, in the early days of the pandemic, journalist Eric Mack took his home in Taos, New Mexico, completely off the grid. Mack talks about the personal costs and broader environmental benefits. And, Indigenous teens led a battle for climate justice in Hawaii — and won. Two of the plaintiffs join us alongside Grist's Anita Hofschneider.

What it takes to live off the grid

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Turning to the past for the sustainable homes of the future

Extreme heat has caused major disruptions in transit services across the Northeast, from warped train tracks to mechanical malfunctions. Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" explains why climate change is wrecking your commute. And, many people moved to Taos, New Mexico in the 1970s to break free from modern architectural conventions. Today, that tradition continues, with architects and builders pioneering the latest green building trends. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports. Then, in "The Connection Cure," author Julia Hotz tells stories of doctors who prescribe referrals for activities such as biking, museum visits and volunteering as a way to improve physical and mental health.

Turning to the past for the sustainable homes of the future

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Live in an Earthship, an off-grid refuge made from beer cans and tires

In Taos, New Mexico, architect Michael Reynolds's off-grid Earthships recycle rainwater and produce their own electricity. But critics argue the homes may not be as sustainable as promised. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visited the community. Then, the Boeing Starliner remains docked at the International Space Station after another delay to returning home. LIVE Science's Ben Turner tells us more. And, family child care offered in a provider's home is a vital choice for working parents, but it's declining. Some states, including Massachusetts, are now reversing the trend. Here & Now's Ashley Locke reports.

Live in an Earthship, an off-grid refuge made from beer cans and tires

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