All Things Considered

On May 3, 1971, at 5 p.m., "All Things Considered" made its debut on 90 public radio stations across the country. Over the past forty-plus years, the program has seen numerous changes. This includes shifts in hosts, producers, editors, and reporters, as well as variations in the show's length, the technology used, and the audience it reaches. Despite these changes, one aspect has remained constant: each episode presents the day's most significant stories, thoughtful analyses, and engaging features that explore both the quirky and mainstream elements of arts, culture, music, and entertainment, all delivered through captivating sound. Today, "All Things Considered" is the leading afternoon news radio program in the United States. It airs every weekday for two hours, hosted by Ailsa Chang, Audie Cornish, Mary Louise Kelly, and Ari Shapiro. In 1977, the show expanded to include weekends, featuring a one-hour edition on Saturdays and Sundays hosted by Michel Martin. During each broadcast, listeners hear stories and reports from NPR journalists and correspondents located throughout the U.S. and around the globe. The hosts engage with newsmakers and share their own insights, complemented by a diverse array of commentators.

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#700

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Harvard sues Trump administration to halt freeze of more than $2 billion

2 days ago | npr.org | Kirk Carapezza |Leila Fadel

Harvard sues Trump administration to halt freeze of more than $2 billionHarvard is suing the Trump administration to stop it from taking away more than $2 billion in grants after the university said it would defy orders to change certain policies.
In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer classic gets a delectable refresh : Pop Culture Happy Hour

2 days ago | npr.org | Aisha Harris |Mallory Yu |Jeff Yang |Tre'vell Anderson |Liz Metzger |Mike Katzif | +1 more

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Pope Francis has died. What happens now?

2 days ago | npr.org | Tyler Bartlam |Courtney Dorning |Mary Louise Kelly

Pope Francis has died. What happens now? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5371445/nx-s1-5433171-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Father Tom Reese of Religion News Service talks about the death of Pope Francis and the upcoming process to elect his successor. Sponsor Message
Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas : NPR

3 days ago | npr.org

Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.
Recent TV comedies you don't want to miss : Pop Culture Happy Hour

3 days ago | npr.org | Linda Holmes |Glen Weldon |Aisha Harris |Liz Metzger |Mike Katzif |Jessica Reedy

Recent TV comedies you don't want to miss Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1246832492/1269180605" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Danny McBride in The Righteous Gemstones. Jake Giles Netter/HBO hide caption toggle caption Jake Giles Netter/HBO Danny McBride in The Righteous Gemstones.
This is what living on Mars could do to the human body : Short Wave

3 days ago | npr.org | Jessica Yung |Regina G. Barber |Rebecca Ramirez

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Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn’t count as 'harm' under proposed rule : NPR

4 days ago | npr.org | Jonathan Lambert

Encore: ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITATS Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5366814-e1/nx-s1-5431927-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for species at risk. Sponsor Message
How psychiatric patients get caught in a cycle of homelessness and spotty care

5 days ago | npr.org | Aaron Bolton

Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana is the state's only psychiatric hospital for adults. Mental health advocates say it's too hard to get someone committed to the hospital, and patients are discharged too soon, without a long-term treatment plan — which means they often end up homeless again.
Refugees in Limbo with US Resettlement Uncertainty : State of the World from NPR

5 days ago | npr.org | Emmanuel Igunza |John Ruwitch |Aowen Cao |Christine Arrasmith

Refugees in Limbo with US Resettlement Uncertainty Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1245530791/1269183937" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> In Kenya, generations of mostly Somalians have lived in one of the world's largest refugee camps for over thirty years. Many hoped to resettle in places such as the U.S., which has paused a key admissions program.
How much for that egg : Planet Money

5 days ago | npr.org | Kenny Malone |Jeff Guo |Marianne McCune |Emma Peaslee

Sam Mertens checks on his chickens. Sam Mertens/NPR hide caption toggle caption Sam Mertens/NPR Sam Mertens checks on his chickens. Sam Mertens/NPR Recently, one of our NPR colleagues wrote a message to all of NPR saying he had extra eggs to sell for cheap, but needed a fair way to distribute them during a shortage. What is Planet Money here for if not to get OVERLY involved in this kind of situation?