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During an hours-long memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, eulogists described him as a martyr and wove religion and politics together. Mike Cosper of Christianity Today explains what that means for Kirk’s brand of Christian nationalism.

And, we speak with former Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah, who lost her job for comments she made after Kirk's death. She joins us to share more about her termination.

Then, for the first time in 98 years, an organized swim has taken place in the Chicago River, with the race raising money for ALS research. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports.

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Texas state Rep. James Talarico announced earlier this month his run for a Senate seat held by Republican Senator John Cornyn. Talarico joins us to discuss his campaign and what the larger Democratic Party needs to do to regain power.

And, one of Talarico’s Democratic challengers is former congressman, civil rights attorney and former NFL linebacker Colin Allred. Allred shares more about why he’s running and what he sees for the future of his party.

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ABC announced Wednesday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be taken off the air indefinitely amid pressure from the FCC over comments Kimmel made earlier this week about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin joins us.

And, Bob Corn-Revere, chief counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, explains his concerns after Kimmel’s suspension and what it means for First Amendment rights.

Then, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) talks about politically motivated violence and threats to free speech, including death threats against him and his family.

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President Trump has directed strikes on three boats this month that he claims were transporting drugs. Retired Navy Capt. Jon Duffy explains why he thinks the attacks cross a “dangerous line” and discard “the rule of law.”

And, Trump says the U.S. and China have reached a potential deal to allow TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the authors of the bill to ban or force the sale of the popular social media platform, shares more about the deal.

Then, a recent case of a surrogacy gone wrong highlights the lack of regulation around women carrying a pregnancy for someone else. Emi Nietfeld covers fertility technology for Wired and joins us.

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Former FBI agent and Yale University lecturer Asha Rangappa talks about Kash Patel's leadership of the FBI, after criticism grows over Patel's handling of the investigation into who killed conservative Charlie Kirk. 

Then, in the wake of Kirk's death, some Americans have lost their jobs for their social media posts about the killing. We hear more from Will Creeley, legal director of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. 

And, actor Robert Redford has died at 89. Here & Now's Robin Young shares a portion of her interview with Redford from 2015. 

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President Trump announced on Friday he would be sending National Guard troops to Memphis to fight crime. Longtime Memphian and commentator Otis Sanford explains what's being said about Trump’s announcement.

And, NPR’s David Folkenflik breaks down how the media are covering the political assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Then, after violent demonstrations led to the ousting of Nepal’s old regime, interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki appointed some key cabinet positions. New York Times South Asia business correspondent Alex Travelli details how a new government is taking shape.

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New Mexico Early Childhood Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky talks about the state's plans to offer free child care for all starting in November. And, most people know Shari Lewis as a children's entertainer, ventriloquist and puppeteer. But Lisa D'Apolito's new documentary "Shari & Lambchop" portrays a driven, powerful, ever-adapting and profoundly talented performer who paved the way for women and created a new genre of children's programming. D'Apolito talks about the documentary.

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Arizona was central to conservative influencer and strategist Charlie Kirk's political vision. Soon after Kirk was killed on Wednesday, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd stopped by a church that had been an important base for Kirk's activism. He spoke with supporter Scott Lovett. And, we look at how Kirk gained a massive following. Brigham Tomco, a staff writer at Desert News who covers Utah politics and the conservative movement, joins us. Then, NPR's Ron Elving and historian Jon Meacham talk about the moment we find ourselves in, 24 years after the 9/11 terror attacks, and as we try to make sense of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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NATO and Poland scrambled fighter jets on Wednesday to shoot down several Russian drones that entered Polish airspace. The Polish military called the incursion an act of aggression. NPR's Joanna Kakissis joins us from Kyiv. 

Then, Israel is facing criticism after it attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar. The airstrikes put ongoing hostage and ceasefire negotiations at risk. CNN's Jeremy Diamond joins us. 

And, Middle East expert Simon Henderson talks about Qatar's role in trying to end the war in Gaza. 

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Israel struck a building in Doha on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says housed Hamas leadership. The attack comes as Qatar was trying to help negotiate a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Reuters’ Andrew Mills, who was just blocks away when the attack happened, explains more from Doha.

And, new data about student test scores shows major declines in reading and math, with fewer students being college-ready by high school graduation. Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat breaks down the data.

Then, the book “Science Under Siege” details politically and ideologically motivated attacks on science and how the scientific community can fight back. Co-authors Michael Mann and Peter Hotez join us.

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