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NPR · 34 episodes with transcripts

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Spoken has transcripts of 34 Here & Now Anytime episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 20, 2026.

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The history of the 'October surprise'

October 20, 2026

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

This message comes from Wallace Annenberg Genspace, a national model for reimagining aging by creating opportunities for purpose and connection. Learn more at annenberggenspace.org.

Helena Bottemiller Evich (0:13)

WBUR Podcasts, Boston.

Julian Zelizer (0:20)

Any big story that comes out, which I can't predict or it wouldn't be a surprise, that's what would have the impact potentially to influence the election.

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