Breonna Taylor's Story, From Louisville, on the Next All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

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May 12, 2021

How Much Has Changed Since the Murder of George Floyd? Join Us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5m

Nearly a year after the murder of George Floyd, we check in with three Black police officers to ask them what's changed and what hasn't. That story on All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs weekday afternoons from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 /…
April 21, 2021

Epidemiologist Michael Mina Talks About the Need for a Vaccine Backup Plan on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

The vaccine rollout is going strong but epidemiologist Michael Mina says we still need a backup plan. Why he thinks lower-cost, at-home COVID tests are the answer this afternoon on All Things Considered, from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs weekday afternoons from 5:00 pm - 7:00…
April 20, 2021

What Does the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict Mean for Racial Justice? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

As the Derek Chauvin murder trial ends in convictions on all 3 charges... What does this moment mean for racial justice? The legacy of George Floyd and the future of policing on All Things Considered, from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs weekday afternoons from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm…
April 05, 2021

Social Workers Deployed to the Border… For the First Time on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

For the first time ever, the U.S. Border Patrol has deployed social service workers to help care for thousands of vulnerable children and families in its custody. We hear from border agents and advocates alike on the next All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News,…
March 30, 2021

The Future of Huawei Under the Biden Administration on All Things Considered -Wednesday at 5pm

The Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei was well on its way to gaining global dominance in 5G technology...before the Trump administration blocked its path. The future of Huawei under the Biden Administration on All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs…
March 25, 2021

Addressing Equity and Racial Justice In Louisville on the next All Things Considered – Friday at 6am

In Louisville, a rapper-turned-politician is teaming up with the head of the city's orchestra to address equity and racial justice. An unlikely musical collaboration, on the next All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs weekday afternoons from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm…
Mar 22, 2021

How Prepared Were Nursing Homes for the Pandemic? Join Us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Even before the pandemic, the nursing home industry was in crisis, with many facilities chronically understaffed and underfunded. That story on the…
Mar 09, 2021

As Many Schools Reopen, How Have Educators and Students Adapted? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

One year ago, most schools around the country shut down and went remote. Now, as many of them reopen, we check in with educators — and their students…
Mar 08, 2021

How Mexican Women Are Working to Force Real Change on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Anger over the high level of violence against women in Mexico is fueling the country’s burgeoning women’s movement on All Things Considered, from NPR…
Mar 05, 2021

To Fight COVID, Nurses Travelled the Country While the Rest of Us Stayed Home. Join us for All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

As the pandemic set in, most of us hunkered down at home. But traveling nurses had to hit the road. Traversing the country to treat COVID on the next…
Mar 02, 2021

Why is There Racial Disparity in COVID Vaccinations? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Los Angeles set up mass vaccination sites in underserved communities -- but people of color are still being vaccinated at lower rates than white…
Feb 24, 2021

Despite President Biden's Recent Executive Order, Eager Transgender Recruits Must Wait a Bot Longer. Join Us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

President Biden recently signed an executive order that allows transgender people to serve in the armed forces. But it’s not quite a reality as a…
Feb 23, 2021

How Much Information Does China Have on Americans? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

China has collected detailed health, financial, and travel records on millions of Americans and may be seeking DNA information as well. Join us for…
Feb 19, 2021

Touring the Ancient City of Babylon on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

After years of war and instability, Iraqis are getting to know their country better... through tourism. A tour of the ancient city of Babylon on All…
Feb 17, 2021

Defending Free Speech in India Without Going to Jail on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Twitter is under pressure in India to block accounts their government claims incite violence. The tech company did so, then reversed course – and is…
Feb 17, 2021

Pulling Back Hollywood’s Curtain of Exclusivity on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

It's no secret that Hollywood is notoriously exclusive ... and not just on-screen. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay wants to address that problem with a…
Feb 15, 2021

The Daughters of Kobani on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The Daughters of Kobani, the story of an all-women Kurdish fighting force, their battle against ISIS, and their quest for equality. That's on the…
Feb 11, 2021

What Will Dating Be Like Post-Pandemic? Join Us for All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

We're all thinking about what life will look like after the pandemic is more under control. For many single people, that means getting back…
Feb 05, 2021

Helping COVID Patients Deal with Traumatic Side Effects. On All THigns Considered – Monday at 5pm

For Covid-19 patients, in addition to illness, there are other traumatic side effects. A music therapist in Virginia started a weekly support group…
Feb 02, 2021

Can You Live on a Wage Below $15/Hour? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

As President Biden pushes for the federal minimum wage to more than DOUBLE to 15 dollars an hour, we'll explore what life is like for people who make…
Feb 01, 2021

What was President Biden’s Pick to be the Next U.S. Secretary of Education Like as a 4th-Grade Teacher? Join Us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Miguel Cardona spent most of his career as an educator in the town where he grew up. Now, President Biden wants him to be the next U.S. Secretary of…
Jan 28, 2021

The President of the Navajo Nation Lays Out His Plan for Vaccination Distribution on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Distributing a coronavirus vaccine on the Navajo Nation can mean traveling long distances on muddy roads in the middle of winter. The president of…
Jan 22, 2021

How Will Joe Biden’s White House Handle Refugees and Those Waiting to Help Them? All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

The U.S. saw a huge decline in refugees entering the country in the last four years. That was by the Trump administration's design. But now, with Joe…
Jan 19, 2021

A Historic Inauguration in the Midst of a Raging Pandemic on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

A historic inauguration in the midst of a raging pandemic -- just weeks after a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. We’ll have news, analysis and more…
Jan 18, 2021

Remembering the Reverend John Wilkins on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The Reverend John Wilkins was a pastor who played the blues in AND out of church. In October, he died of COVID-19. A remembrance of Wilkins on the…
Jan 15, 2021

How Conspiracy Theories Push Family Relationships to the Breaking Point on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

We know that political conspiracy theories can pose a real threat to democracy. But they’re also straining family relationships. How conspiracies…
Jan 15, 2021

Learn Why Child Hunger in the U.S. Has Risen During the Pandemic on All Things Considered – Mondaya t 5pm

Child hunger in the US has risen during the pandemic. But states have not been able to distribute congress-approved federal food aid for months. That…
Jan 13, 2021

How Safe Will Washington D.C. Be After the Inauguration? Join Us for All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Thousands of troops will be deployed to defend Washington DC and state capitols on inauguration day in case right-wing extremists cause unrest. But…
Jan 11, 2021

What is Trump’s Legacy on Immigration? Join Us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

As President Trump faces another impeachment vote, he's leaving town to tout his accomplishments at the southern border. We'll look at Trump's…
Jan 08, 2021

Violent Uprisings Have Been Stirring for Years in the West with Few Consequences. Learn More on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Violent uprisings like the mob that stormed the U. S. Capitol have been stirring in western states for years, with few legal consequences. The…
Jan 05, 2021

The Fight for Georgia on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

With control of the U.S. Senate hinging on Georgia's runoff election, groups working to turn out Black voters are not slowing down. The fight for…
Jan 05, 2021

Americans Are Buying a Lot More Stuff During the Pandemic. Can the Shipping Industry Keep Up? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

With many people staying at home due to the pandemic, Americans are buying a LOT of stuff. Cargo ports on the West Coast are overloaded. And this…
Jan 04, 2021

All Eyes Are on Georgia This Week. Join Us for All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

With control of the Senate on the line, all eyes were already on Georgia. Now, an extraordinary phone call from the president. We'll bring you the…
Dec 30, 2020

Making the Perfect Holiday Cocktail to Bid 220 Farewell on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

What would you put in a cocktail to bid this year farewell? How about sage, for cleansing? And cloves, for healing? We make our annual holiday…
Dec 30, 2020

Even Religious Leaders Can Get Burned Out. Join Us for All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Even religious leaders can get burned out. We meet a pastor who stepped away from the pulpit; then returned to lead his congregation through the…
Dec 28, 2020

Organ Transplant Disparities on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Finding an organ transplant can depend a lot on where you live -- so new federal regulations are trying to level the playing field. Organ transplant…
Dec 22, 2020

The Series "What We've Lost” Continues on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

In our series "What we've Lost", we explore the many ways life changed for Americans during the pandemic. Next, schools. Why teachers feel like they…
Dec 21, 2020

How America is Processing the Ongoing Pandemic on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

So many people have lost so much this year... including their livelihoods. The work of processing the ongoing pandemic on the next All Things…
Dec 10, 2020

How COVID-19 Highlights Inequality in Our Education System on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted school for American children in much of the country. And advocates say, low-income and marginalized…
Dec 08, 2020

How Rural Health Workers are Battling the Pandemic on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Even basic healthcare is harder during the COVID-19 surge. In rural areas, it means constant testing, fighting staff shortages, and winning over…
Nov 26, 2020

What Happens When Congress Doesn’t Pass Another Pandemic Relief Bill on the Next All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper and deeper into debt. The consequences of Congress not passing another relief…
Nov 20, 2020

How Will A Biden Administration Work with Governors on the Pandemic? Join us for All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

President-elect Joe Biden will face a massive crisis on day one --- the pandemic. We'll look at how his transition team is working with governors who…
Nov 18, 2020

Social Media Self-Care During a Pandemic on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Living through a pandemic takes a toll on our mental health. And doom scrolling on social media doesn’t help. We’ll answer your questions on how to…
Nov 04, 2020

How One Border County In Texas Flipped for Trump on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

The state of Texas has been called for Trump, and GOP Senator John Cornyn has won his re-election bid. We'll hear from one border county that flipped…
Nov 03, 2020

SCOTUS Hears A Case Pitting Religious Liberties Against Anti-Discrimination Laws. Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

America has voted. We'll bring you the latest results in Election 2020 -- AND oral arguments at the Supreme Court that pit anti-discrimination laws…
Oct 30, 2020

The Complicated History of America's Electoral College on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

The history of the Electoral College is in part tied to America's original sin: slavery. The complicated story of our presidential election system on…
Oct 30, 2020

Why Are the Polls Relatively Unchanged, Despite the Raucous Election Season? Join Us for All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Through one of the most tumultuous presidential campaigns in decades, the polls have stayed relatively static. What changed... and what didn't...…
Oct 29, 2020

How President Trump Has Exceeded Expectations on the Next All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Before President Trump's inauguration, we asked Americans about their greatest hopes and biggest fears. He exceeded both. Their view of this moment…
Oct 28, 2020

How Easy Is It for Low-Income Families Move to the Suburbs? All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

President Trump says he wants to make it harder for poor people with government subsidies to move to wealthy areas. But moving to the suburbs has…
Oct 26, 2020

Maintaining Family Relationships During Divisive Political Times on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The nation’s bitter political divide has meant bitter break ups among friends and family as well. The challenges of trying to maintain relationships…
Oct 23, 2020

How Are Americans Preparing for the Holidays During a Pandemic? Join Us for All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

The holiday season is almost here, and many Americans are struggling to make plans to celebrate safely during the pandemic. We'll take on your…
Oct 19, 2020

Many Homeowners May Not Be Aware They Are at RIsk of a Flood of Wildfire. Join Us for All Things Considered - Monday at 5pm

Many homes are vulnerable to floods and wildfires – without their residents even knowing it. Fighting for information about climate-fueled disasters…
Oct 19, 2020

Voting Do’s and Don’ts on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The National Election day is two weeks away and the ways to vote have increased in many states due to the pandemic. We'll answer your questions about…
Oct 14, 2020

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Revealed Serious Racial Biases in the Healthcare Industry on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed serious racial biases in the healthcare industry. We hear the story of one woman's fight to get her symptoms…
Oct 13, 2020

Actor Sunita Mani Discusses Diversity and Her New Movie "Save Yourselves" on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

How can Hollywood tell diverse stories without pigeon-holing actors of color? Actor Sunita Mani discusses diversity and her new movie "Save…
Oct 13, 2020

The Power and Symbolism of the American Flag on the Next All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

In a divisive election year, what does the American flag mean to Americans? People around the country weigh in on the symbolism of the Stars and…
Oct 09, 2020

Why COVID is Still a Threat Going Into Fall on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Public health officials hoped we could tamp down COVID cases in preparation for the fall. Now they say the opposite has happened. We'll track the…
Oct 09, 2020

How Much of Native American History Remains Misunderstood on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Many states celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day. But much of Native American history is still misunderstood -- that story on…
Oct 08, 2020

Why COVID is Still a Threat Going Into Fall on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Public health officials hoped we could tamp down COVID cases in preparation for the fall. Now they say the opposite has happened. We'll track the…
Oct 07, 2020

America’s The Growing Reliance on Food Banks on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

As the pandemic continues, more and more people are relying on food banks -- including one in Texas serving more than a thousand people a day -- that…
Oct 07, 2020

How many of the Rich Are Getting Richer During the Pandemic? Join Us for All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Many billionaires have seen their wealth GROW during the coronavirus pandemic. How many of the richest Americans have gotten even richer during an…
Oct 05, 2020

The Global Impact of Racial Justice Protests on the Next All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

How did the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis lead to a statue being toppled thousands of miles away – in England? The long reach of the racial…
Sep 30, 2020

Remembering the Augusta Race Riots on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

50 years ago, in Augusta, Georgia, A Black teenager died in police custody. Protests spread, followed by violence and destruction. Decades later the…
Sep 29, 2020

How the Pandemic Has Renewed Attention on the Lack of High-Speed Internet in Rural America on All THigns Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

The pandemic has renewed attention on the lack of high-speed internet in rural America. But some SCHOOLS are turning the crisis into opportunity.…
Sep 28, 2020

Housework, Childcare, Now Virtual Schooling. How are America’s Mothers Holding Up? Join Us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Mothers in America already do more than their share of housework and childcare. Now, the pandemic has added managing virtual schooling to their…
Sep 25, 2020

It’s the Medical Bill of the Month on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Millions of Americans lack health insurance. But even those who do have it, can get into big financial trouble with medical bills. The Bill of the…
Sep 24, 2020

The Strategy and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer in the legal fight for gender equality going back to her early days as a lawyer. Her strategy - and her legacy on…
Sep 22, 2020

When Politics Overrides Policy on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

When Val Demings entered congress, she was surprised by how much politics outweighed mission, which was different than her time on the police force.…
Sep 21, 2020

Examining Execution Autopsies on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

How can you tell if an execution is cruel and unusual when the only person who knows how it felt -- is dead? An NPR investigation of execution…
Sep 18, 2020

The Future of the Healthcare Industry on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Since the pandemic began, almost a thousand healthcare workers in the U.S. have died of coronavirus, and many others are being laid off. The future…
Sep 16, 2020

Join Us for Fundraising on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

It took 36 days and a Supreme Court decision before George W. Bush became President. That could seem quaint after this year's vote. The looming…
Sep 15, 2020

Join Us for a Fundraising All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Many veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan were exposed to toxic burn pits on their deployments -- which may now be causing serious lung disease. The…
Sep 14, 2020

Join Us for a Special Fundraising All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The coronavirus has turned the workplace upside down and more and more companies are now using freelancers. How contract workers are navigating the…
Sep 11, 2020

Why is it Hard to Achieve Diversity in Medial Testing? Join Us for All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Coronavirus vaccine trials need diverse participants, but many Black volunteers are hesitant, because of deep-seated mistrust in the medical system.…
Sep 08, 2020

A Look Inside a Dysfunctional NRA on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

One of the NRA's former top executives Joshua Powell has written a tell-all book, in which he paints the gun-rights group as a corrupt organization…
Sep 08, 2020

The Story of Two Towns in the Shadow of Fukushima Daiichi on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The towns that host the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan once gained a lot from it. But years after a nuclear disaster, it's clear now…
Sep 04, 2020

A Cross-Cultural Exchange of Notes on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

The global pandemic touches everyone, around the world. So, we connected people from far-away places to discuss their struggles. A cross-cultural…
Sep 01, 2020

Was a Recent Motorcycle Rally a Super-Spreader Event? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

A controversial motorcycle rally that drew tens of thousands of people to Sturgis, South Dakota ended a few weeks ago. But the ripple effects are…
Aug 28, 2020

Could Postal Service Cutbacks Affect Access to the Middle Class? Join Us for All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

The Postal Service provided a path into the middle class for generations of Black Americans. Why advocates fear cost-cutting measures could disrupt…
Aug 23, 2020

How the GOP Has Transformed Under President Trump on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

As the Republican party prepares for its nominating convention, we take a look at its dramatic transformation over President Trump's tenure. That's…
Aug 19, 2020

Why is PPE Still an Issue for First Responders? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

In the fight against the coronavirus, we're still facing the same problem we did in March: a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment. That story on…
Aug 17, 2020

Hear About One Woman’s Decisive Role in Tennessee Ratifying the 19th Amendment on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

100 years ago this week, Tennessee became the final state needed to ratify the 19th amendment which promised women the right to vote. One woman's…
Aug 14, 2020

Join Us for All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

An NPR investigation has found that the Trump Administration brought the FEWEST charges for insider trading in decades. And that has advocates…
Aug 12, 2020

Back to School, But Not Back IN School on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

When back to school doesn't mean back IN school, parents feel the squeeze. Across the country, they're bracing for a new semester of distance…
Aug 11, 2020

How Meatpacking Plants Became Coronavirus Hotspots on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Meatpacking plants have become coronavirus hotspots. So the adult children of meatpackers are speaking up, trying to ensure their parents are safe at…
Aug 10, 2020

The Common Ingredient of Most Coronavirus Vaccines on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

The leading coronavirus vaccine candidates all use different tactics to spark an immune response. But many rely on one key ingredient to work: an…
Aug 07, 2020

Navigation the Uncertain Fate of TikTok in the United States on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

The uncertain fate of TikTok in the United States has some users anxious. But for others -- even those who make money on the platform -- it's…
Aug 06, 2020

How Texas is Preparing for In-Person Voting on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Local election officials in Texas are having trouble finding enough suitable polling places. That worries voting rights experts. How Texas is…
Aug 04, 2020

Why Are Bar Owners Suing to Stay Open Despite the Health Risks? Join Us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Going to a bar is one of the riskiest activities to do during the pandemic, according to public health experts. Despite the risk, bar owners around…
Aug 04, 2020

Providing Coronavirus Care to Underserved Latino Communities on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

More than one-third of North Carolina's coronavirus cases are Latino. How health officials are partnering with local leaders to provide care to their…
Jul 30, 2020

How Touristy Cape Cod is Coping During the Pandemic on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

This summer, vacation towns are trying to protect public health while keeping the tourist dollars they depend on flowing. How Cape Cod is coping…
Jul 29, 2020

Is Michael Bloomberg Keeping His Promise to Democrats? Join Us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

As a candidate, Michael Bloomberg promised to spend BIG to help Democrats defeat President Trump. A look at whether that's actually happening, on All…
Jul 29, 2020

Taking the Fight Against COVID-19 to the Classroom. Join us for All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

School nurses are often the first people that students go to when they feel sick. Now they're preparing to fight COVID-19 in the classroom. That…
Jul 24, 2020

Join Us for a Special Fundraising All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

A dam that catastrophically failed in Central Michigan two months ago was close to a century old. The risks of aging infrastructure in a changing…
Jul 23, 2020

Should Federal Border Agents be Arresting Protestors in Portland, Oregon? Join us for All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Some former homeland security officials believe President Trump is wrong to use federal border agents to arrest urban protestors in Portland, Oregon.…
Jul 22, 2020

What You Can Do About Surprise Medical Billing on the Next All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

If you get surgery in a hospital you might get a bill you weren't expecting from the surgical assistant in the room. What you can do about it on the…
Jul 20, 2020

Does Warm Weather Bring a Surge in Crime? Join us for All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Warm weather typically brings a surge in crime. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a much different and nuanced story. Shootings are up, but overall…
Jul 20, 2020

How Pennsylvania is Preparing for Record Numbers of Mail-in Ballots this November on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

Election authorities around the country are expecting record numbers of mail-in ballots in November, due to the pandemic. How one swing county in…
Jul 14, 2020

Uncertainty in the Oil Industry on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

The coronavirus pandemic caused oil prices to plummet like never before. While the market has made something of a comeback, oil prices are still low…
Jul 13, 2020

Can International Students Stay if They Are Only Taking Online Courses? Join us for All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

The government says it will bar international students from staying in the U.S. if they are only taking online classes, which leaves students and…
Jul 10, 2020

Meet the Republicans Who Are Supporting Joe Biden on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Some Republicans who chose to sit out the 2016 election are actively siding with President Trump's challenger in 2020. The Republicans who are…
Jul 10, 2020

Country Artist Margo Price on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Country artist Margo Price reflects on motherhood, quarantine, and coming to terms with her rise to fame on the next All Things Considered from NPR…
Jul 08, 2020

Could Atlanta’s Mayor be the Next Vice President? Join us for All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Atlanta's mayor is one of the people reportedly being considered for Joe Biden's vice president. We look at Kiesha Lance Bottoms's rise to national…
Jul 07, 2020

Police Reform Activists Say Incremental Change is Not Enough – All Things Considered Begins Tuesday at 5pm

San Jose, California was an early adopter of progressive police reforms. But activists say violence and racism in the department show incremental…
Jul 07, 2020

Can Major League Soccer Avoid Financial Disaster? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Major League Soccer is trying to avoid a catastrophic hit to its finances. We look at how it's attempting to restart in the middle of the coronavirus…
Jul 03, 2020

Hear Why One Armed Militia Gets Accused of Disturbing the Peace in New Mexico on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

You see them at protests across the U.S. – Militias carrying assault-style rifles. Why a New Mexico community accuses one such group of disturbing…
Jun 30, 2020

How Seasonal Tourism is Taking a Big Hit this Summer on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Tourism has been decimated by coronavirus closures. The impact has been especially hard on areas that rely on seasonal dollars. We go to the…
Jun 30, 2020

Do Christians Face Elements of Racism in Their Churches? Join us for All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Some Christians face a troublesome question: Are elements of racism present in their own churches? It has to do with history but also theology. That…
Jun 26, 2020

The Impact of Obergefell vs. Hodges on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal across the country. It was a big win for LGBTQ people. The impact of Obergefell…
Jun 26, 2020

Activist Artist Nikkolas Smith Paints Victims of Police Brutality on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Artist Nikkolas Smith's portrait of George Floyd wearing a tuxedo and bow tie was meant to celebrate and mourn his life. More on the activism in…
Jun 24, 2020

The Challenges Facing Young Black Physicians on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

As institutions everywhere confront structural racism and inequality, medicine is no different. Only FIVE PERCENT of American physicians are black,…
Jun 22, 2020

Republicans, Race, and Policing, on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Congressional Republicans have shifted to talking about their role in preventing police brutality.…
Jun 16, 2020

A Look Back at Misguided Attempts at Racial Empathy on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

In 1969, a white journalist darkened her skin and passed as black -- in an effort to understand the black experience. A look back at a fraught…
Jun 16, 2020

Why Are More White People Speaking Out Against Racial Injustice? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

George Floyd's killing sparked protests around the world, even in places with few black residents. Why this moment has prompted more white people to…
Jun 12, 2020

Using Cars as Weapons on the Next All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Vehicle ramming attacks are on the rise as protesters take to streets across the country. At least 30 were reported in the past two weeks. Cars as…
Jun 11, 2020

Virtual Messages From the Class of 2020 on All Thing Considered – Thursday at 5pm

This year's graduates may be getting their diplomas virtually but they're not skipping out on traditions like valedictorians speeches. Messages from…
Jun 09, 2020

Should Police in America Face Tougher Accountability? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Policing in America is full of broad guidelines and vague rules. An argument for tighter legislation to keep police accountable on the next All…
Jun 05, 2020

How Does Policing in South LA Need to Change? All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

Protests over the death of George Floyd remind many in Los Angeles of THEIR city’s history. How three men from South LA think policing needs to…
Jun 02, 2020

The View From the Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Atlanta was the cradle of the civil rights movement. So, what does that fight sound like today? The view from the capital of the South on the next…
May 29, 2020

How Prepared Are We for What’s Ahead? All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

In just over four months, the U.S. has gone from 1 reported case of coronavirus to 1 point 7 million. What we know and don't know about what's ahead,…
May 28, 2020

A Pandemic Love Story on All Thigs Considered – Thursday at 5pm

As coronavirus took the U.S. by storm, two New Yorkers were out on their first date. Then came the stay at home order. A pandemic love story, on All…
May 25, 2020

Could Coronavirus Scrub the Next U.S. Manned Space Launch? ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

NASA will launch astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade. But only if the agency can keep the astronauts safe from the…
May 22, 2020

Remembering Jazz Heritage Lost to the Coronavirus on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

The jazz world has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus. We remember some of the musical legends lost to the outbreak on the next All Things…
May 21, 2020

How Accurate Are COVID-19 Antibody Tests? All Things Considered Begins Thursday at 5pm

More people are getting antibody tests to see if they can roam freely after contracting the coronavirus. But some health experts warn the results can…
May 19, 2020

No Rallies. No Door Knocking. How the Campaign Trail Has Changed on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

The coronavirus pandemic has completely upended the presidential campaign. No more door knocking, no more big rallies. What it means for President…
May 18, 2020

Are Cancer Patients at Risk During the Pandemic? All Things Considered Begins Tuesday at 5pm

Many cancer patients are having treatment delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some fear they'll get sicker as the health care system diverts to…
May 15, 2020

Open, Closed, or Somewhere in Between on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Parts of the country are getting back to business. But what's open and what's closed can change across state lines -- and even city limits. That…
May 15, 2020

Can You Social Distance in National Parks? ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

National parks are under pressure to reopen. But even some anxious business owners aren't sure social distancing will be possible in places like…
May 14, 2020

What it’s Like Being Unemployed in America on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

There are weekly unemployment numbers ... and then there are the people who've lost their jobs. You’ll hear what it feels like to be an unemployed…
May 13, 2020

Is Your Employer Spying on You While You’re Working From Home? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Working from home can be full of distractions. So, some companies are going the extra mile by installing spyware to keep tabs on their employees.…
May 12, 2020

So Many Tests, So Little Testing. Why the Disconnect? All Things Considered Begins Tuesday at 5pm

Widespread testing for COVID-19 is still not happening, but many labs say they have plenty of tests. So, why the disconnect? We'll discuss on the…
May 11, 2020

How Destructive is Coronavirus Denial? All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

There are signs of a COVID-19 spike in Tanzania. But its president has cast doubt on the science. The consequences of coronavirus denial, on All…
May 08, 2020

How Close Are We to a Vaccine for Coronavirus? All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

Developing a coronavirus vaccine is hard. Manufacturing and distributing it may be even harder. The uncertain timeline of a coronavirus vaccine on…
May 06, 2020

Why did Many Army Corps of Engineers Field Hospitals Never See a Coronavirus Patient? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

As coronavirus spread across the country, the Army Corps of Engineers scrambled to stand up field hospitals. Most never saw a patient. A look at what…
May 05, 2020

Is Essential Air Travel Enough to Save the Industry? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Air travel is down 95 percent. But some passengers, like medical personnel, are still taking to the skies. Flying in the age of coronavirus on the…
May 04, 2020

How Does This Pandemic Differ from Others? ATC Begins Tuesday at 5pm

The AIDS epidemic, 9-11, and now COVID-19. For one doctor, this isn't his first time in the emergency room during a huge crisis. Why this pandemic…
May 01, 2020

Is America Ready to Vote by Mail? All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

More Americans than ever are going to vote by mail this year because of the pandemic. How one company is trying to meed an unprecedented demand on…
Apr 30, 2020

How to Fight Loneliness in a Pandemic on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Staying at home means staying away from other people. And that lack of social interaction; it has real consequences. How to fight loneliness in a…
Apr 29, 2020

Stories of Surviving Life with Social Distancing on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

He has a severely compromised immune system. She goes to work in an emergency room. So now, they are living under the same roof, six feet apart.…
Apr 29, 2020

How Are Millions of Unemployed Americans Going to pay Rent! All Things Considered Airs Thursday at 5pm

Millions of people are unemployed… And the rent is due on Friday. Activist say it's time for a massive country-wide rent strike. That story on the…
Apr 27, 2020

Counting COVID Deaths in America on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

In the US, more than 50-thousand people have died of COVID-19. How can we comprehend this number? COVID deaths in America on the next All Things…
Apr 24, 2020

How Coronavirus has Changed How ICU’s Operate on ATC – Monday at 5pm

ICUs have completely changed how they operate these days. With family no longer allowed in hospitals, staff are often the patients’ only human…
Apr 22, 2020

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Upended the Campaign Season on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the traditional campaign season. For many voters, this moment will be front and center when heading to the polls…
Apr 20, 2020

Playing Pro Sports During the Pandemic in South Korea on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

South Korea is one of the few countries playing pro sports during the pandemic. This week, preseason baseball games begin. What it means for U.S.…
Apr 17, 2020

Reinventing Federalism on the Fly on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

As states look to reopen their economies amid coronavirus, some are banding together to make sure they do it right. Reinventing federalism on the…
Apr 17, 2020

Organized Crime in a Pandemic on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

The Italian Mafia is capitalizing on the coronavirus, taking over floundering businesses and using them to launder money. Organized crime in a…
Apr 15, 2020

How the Class of 2020 is Jumping Into a Job Market in Meltdown on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

What to do if you're graduating into a pandemic on All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs weekday afternoons…
Apr 08, 2020

Will the Coronavirus Ever Really Go Away? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

It’s well known that the flu dies down in warmer months. But will the coronavirus do the same thing? Why researchers say the answer is complicated on…
Apr 07, 2020

How Safe is Zoom? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

As the pandemic has made staying home the safe bet, online meeting platform Zoom has grown, but found its biggest selling point is also its Achilles…
Apr 03, 2020

Why Were We Told Coronavirus Posed Little Risk to America? ATC Begins Friday at 5pm

As cases of coronavirus shot up in China, Americans were repeatedly told that the risk here at home was low. The flaws in that messaging on the next…
Apr 03, 2020

Doctors Say Ventilators Are Not the Only Worry for Sick Patients on ATC – Monday at 5pm

With the surge of COVID-19 patients who need ventilators, there's another worry. Doctors say they're running out of the crucial drugs those patients…
Apr 02, 2020

The Truth About COVID-19 Testing on ATC – Thursday at 5pm

While President Trump claims testing for COVID-19 is improving, some patients and health care providers tell a far different story. You'll hear more…
Apr 01, 2020

A Cartoonist Remembers the Wuhan She Knows on ATC – Wednesday at 5pm

The grim images of Wuhan, China headlined the news for weeks. For cartoonist Laura Gao ...it was a frustrating look at her hometown. So she created…
Mar 30, 2020

How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting College Graduation Ceremonies on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

Many colleges have canceled or postponed graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus. It’s a big blow, especially for students who are the first…
Mar 27, 2020

Farm Work in a Pandemic on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

The people who pick America's food face tight border controls and tight living conditions that make social distancing almost impossible. Farm work in…
Mar 27, 2020

The Shifting Boundaries of Race on the Next All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Since the first Census, the government has changed its racial definitions more than 10 times. The shifting boundaries of race - on All Things…
Mar 26, 2020

Can the Push for Online Learning Disadvantage Poor Students? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

Coronavirus is pushing public schools to online learning. Experts worry that transition could hurt poor students the most. That story on All Things…
Mar 24, 2020

How Realistic is Social Distancing for Grocery Store Workers? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

For grocery store workers, social distancing amid the coronavirus is more aspiration than reality. You’ll hear how one worker in Maine is faring, on…
Mar 20, 2020

How is the Corona Virus Pandemic Reshaping American Healthcare? ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

As the Affordable Care Act turns 10, available healthcare is more relevant for patients than ever. And how is our health care being reshaped by the…
Mar 19, 2020

As the Coronavirus Spreads, Learn How Neighbors Are Helping Each Other Out in Texas – ATC Begins at 5pm

As the coronavirus spreads, some people are stepping up. In Texas, one woman has taken to the streets to help people stuck at home. Neighbors helping…
Mar 16, 2020

Navigating the Brave New World of Work and School at Home on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

Snack time, virtual PE, web meetings and conference calls. The coronavirus pandemic has parents navigating a brave new world of work AND school at…
Mar 11, 2020

Learn About A Spy Agency You Never Heard of on ATC – Thursday at 5pm

You're being watched... all the time... from space... by a spy agency that most have never heard of. That, plus the latest on the coronavirus…
Mar 10, 2020

How the Coronavirus Could Affect the Census on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Census workers are preparing to count the homeless population. But the growing coronavirus outbreak could complicate their efforts. How the…
Mar 05, 2020

What Will Recovery in Fire-Ravaged Australia Look Like? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Signs of regrowth are everywhere in fire-ravaged Australia. But what will recovery look like? That story on the next All Things Considered from NPR…
Mar 03, 2020

Will the Supreme Court Start Undoing the Last 50 Years of Progress? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

At the Supreme Court - a major challenge to abortion rights. For the justices, the question is whether to start backtracking on nearly a half-century…
Mar 02, 2020

Are LGBTQ Rights Taking a Giant Leap Backwards? ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

LGBTQ activists say when it comes to their civil rights, there's a feeling of "whiplash" going from President Obama to President Trump. That story on…
Feb 25, 2020

Mike Bloomberg and the Legacy of "Stop and Frisk" - Tuesday on All Things Considered

Michael Bloomberg says he should be president, because when he was mayor of New York, he kept his city safe...but at what cost? The legacy of stop…
Feb 23, 2020

Beethoven 250 Years Later - Monday on All Things Considered

Two-hundred fifty years after his birth, Ludwig van Beethoven is still a towering musical figure. But how was he known for in his own time? We'll…
Feb 13, 2020

Should New Federal Buildings Return to More Classical Architecture? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

A design debate is brewing in our nation's capital. Some architects say President Trump’s call for classical architecture of new Federal buildings…
Feb 12, 2020

The Hope -- and the HYPE -- of Diabetic Alert Dogs on the Next ATC – Wednesday at 5pm

Some people with Type 1 diabetes have turned to service dogs to help manage their life-threatening disease. Learn more on the next All Things…
Feb 04, 2020

A SOTU Preview and Analysis of Iowa Results on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

This year, President Trump delivers the State of the Union in the midst of his own impeachment. We'll have a preview. Plus, analysis of the Iowa…
Feb 04, 2020

Is Impeachment Acquittal All but Assured? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

The Senate faces its FINAL vote on whether to convict President Trump. With GOP Senator Susan Collins saying she will acquit, some say the outcome is…
Jan 31, 2020

Hear What Life is Like for American Muslims Three Years Into Donald Trump's Travel Ban - All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

American Muslims knew from Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric what was coming. We talk to some of them about life three years into the President's…
Jan 31, 2020

Meet the Volunteers Who Make the Iowa Caucus Work on ATC – Monday at 5pm

The first major contest of the presidential election season is Monday. Some Iowans are more than ready. We'll meet some volunteers who make the Iowa…
Jan 29, 2020

What Happened to a Convoy of Students in Mexico? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

In 2014, police and masked assailants attacked a convoy of students in Mexico. Some were killed -- 43 others were never seen again. A search for…
Jan 27, 2020

Hear How Democrats in Virginia Work To End Discrimination in Their State on ATC – Monday at 5pm

Democrats in Virginia are in power for the first time in more than two decades. Now, they are trying to repeal dozens of discriminatory laws on the…
Jan 22, 2020

How Successful Are Massive Protest Movements? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

For the last decade, the WORLD has been rocked by massive protests movements. Some appeared disorganized, but does that mean their message failed?…
Jan 17, 2020

How a SWAT Unit in Mosul Liberated Their City and What Came Next on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

There's a SWAT unit in Mosul, Iraq whose members have all been wounded by or lost a family member to terrorists. How they liberated their city and…
Jan 14, 2020

Could the Biologically Diverse Rio Grande Valley Be Divided by a Wall? ATC Begins Tuesday at 5pm

The Rio Grande Valley is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country. But President Trump wants to build some of his border wall…
Jan 10, 2020

Is Concierge Medicine Contributing to Income Inequality? ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

More than 1 in 5 wealthy people pay their doctors directly for so-called concierge medicine. How that system works -- and how it fits into income…
Jan 10, 2020

How Far is the Smoke From the Australia Fires Travelling? ATC Begins Friday at 5pm

Smoke from the fires in Australia is obscuring skies as far away as South America, releasing greenhouse gases. What that means for the climate on All…
Jan 09, 2020

Get the Latest View From Iran on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

President Trump says Iran appears to be standing down after a missile attack targeting U.S. forces in Iraq. A view from Iran on All Things Considered…
Jan 05, 2020

The Downsides of Finding Business Investors on ATC – Monday at 5pm

An entrepreneur thought she'd found an investor who was keen on her business. Then he tried to use a promise of funding to extract sexual favors from…
Jan 03, 2020

One Community’s Shattered Sense of Security n All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

New York's Orthodox Hasidic community is on edge after the Hanukkah attack in Monsey. How one Jewish family says it has shattered their sense of…
Jan 02, 2020

Andrew Yang Shares Openly About Family Issues on the Campaign Trail – ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

As Andrew Yang campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination, he's talking openly about his son who is on the autism spectrum. That story on…
Dec 30, 2019

New Privacy Laws for California in 2020 on ATC – Monday at 5pm

In the New Year, people in California will be under the toughest data privacy law in the U-S. How the law will affect the biggest tech firms in…
Dec 26, 2019

Hit Music Appreciation From Former Music Snobs on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Two friends who used to be music snobs had an awakening on a road trip one day when they heard an undeniable hit. Now they explain why it's worth…
Dec 25, 2019

2019’s Highly Specific Superlatives of Comedy on ATC – Wednesday at 5pm

Who had the best-one liners or takes on bizarre entertainment stories over the last few years? We're handing out highly specific superlatives for…
Dec 24, 2019

Are You Annoyed by Seeing Charity Fundraisers on Facebook? ATC Begins Tuesday at 5pm

Facebook users can ask friends for donations to a special cause for their birthday. It's good business for charities... but some users find it…
Dec 23, 2019

Find Out Why More People in the U.S. are Dying in the Prime of Their Lives on ATC – Monday at 5pm

People in the prime of life are dying at higher rates and that's lowering life expectancy in the U.S. One major cause: fatal drug overdoses. That…
Dec 17, 2019

House Members Debate Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump - ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

A historic day in Congress as the House of Representatives debates articles of impeachment against President Trump. What it means for the presidency…
Dec 16, 2019

Using Technology to Intimidate Minorities in China on ATC – Monday at 5pm

Facial recognition software has become part of the fabric of life in China. They're used in part to monitor and intimidate ethnic minorities. That…
Dec 12, 2019

Hear How Hate Has Become A Public Health Emergency on ATC – Thursday at 5pm

A group made up of former extremists and their families says hate is a public health emergency. Voices from the front line of the fight against…
Dec 09, 2019

Democrats Are Divided on Medicare for All – ATC Begins Tuesday at 5pm

We hear from voters whose views on the policy are drawn from their personal experiences with the healthcare system on the next All Things Considered…
Dec 03, 2019

Borrowers with Significant Disabilities can Have Their Student Loans ERASED – ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Borrowers with significant disabilities can have their student loans erased. But an NPR investigation finds, the vast majority aren't getting the…
Nov 29, 2019

How One Organization is Working to Get Communities of Color Represented on Next Year’s Census - ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

To make sure communities of color aren't underrepresented on next year's Census, one organization in Georgia is setting up free wi-fi hot-spots. That…
Nov 27, 2019

The Future is a Mystery, and That’s Just Fine for Mandy Patinkin – ATC Begins at 5pm

Mandy Patinkin has starred in musicals, movies, and TV shows. For his next act, he wants to do something radically different. We talk with him about…
Nov 21, 2019

Are School Active Shooter Drills Helping or Hurting? ATC Begins Friday at 5pm

Some states have mandated active shooter drills at school. Not everyone believes that they're helpful for children, especially those with anxiety or…
Nov 20, 2019

Reviewing “It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

TODAY’S PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6 PM, AFTER A WRAP-UP OF THE DAY’S IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY PROCEEDINGS. “It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" is the new…
Nov 18, 2019

Frank Sinatra, Ongoing Impeachment Coverage, and More on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 6pm

TODAY’S PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6 PM, AFTER A ONE-HOUR NPR NEWS SPECIAL WRAP-UP OF THE DAY’S IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY PROCEEDINGS. Four witnesses testify before…
Nov 11, 2019

A Town in Mississippi Still Reeling from August ICE Raids – ATC Begins Tuesday at 5pm

Communities in Mississippi are still reeling from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in August. We'll hear from Morton, Mississippi... On the…
Nov 10, 2019

Balancing Faith and Politics Ahead of the 2020 Election on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

North Carolina voters are balancing faith and politics when thinking about the 2020 Presidential election. Evangelical Christians talk about the…
Nov 04, 2019

Amazon Will Not Take Losing A Contract to Microsoft Lying Down on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

Amazon has lost a massive defense contract to Microsoft. Called JEDI, it's the project to move the U.S. military to the cloud. Now Amazon is expected…
Oct 25, 2019

How the President and His Spy Chiefs Came to be at Odds on ATC – Monday at 5pm

The president and his spy chiefs already had a tense relationship. Then came the impeachment inquiry. How that relationship went south on All Things…
Oct 24, 2019

Surviving the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting, One Year Later on ATC – Friday at 5pm

It's been almost one year since 11 people were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. One of the shooting survivors reflects on the past…
Oct 22, 2019

Untangling How Giuliani's Associates Tie Into the Impeachment Inquiry on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

Two men close to Rudy Giuliani were arrested by the FBI earlier this month. One says he was valuable to the President's personal lawyer because of…
Oct 21, 2019

A Look at Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff is leading the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. A look at Adam Schiff - who he is and how he got where he…
Oct 17, 2019

Are Most of the Dairy Cows in the U.S. Descended From Just Two Bulls? All Things Considered Begins Thursday at 5pm

Most of the dairy cows in the US are descended from just two bulls. How scientists are trying to diversify the gene pool, plus the latest on the…
Oct 15, 2019

Analysis of the Presidential Race This Afternoon on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

A dozen Democratic presidential candidates debated in Ohio last night...only one will face President Trump next year. All Things Considered from NPR…
Oct 11, 2019

How Gun Control Has Become a Key Issue in Virginia State Politics on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

In Virginia Beach, a mass shooting this spring left twelve dead. Now, gun control has emerged as a key issue in Virginia state politics. That story…
Oct 09, 2019

How Much is the Trade War Hurting the Chinese Economy? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

We meet a businessman in China who is moving his company's production to Vietnam because of U.S. tariffs on the next All Things Considered from NPR…
Oct 07, 2019

The New Normal That Climate Change Is Bringing to Communities Across the Country on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

In 2016, a flash flood killed two people and destroyed Main Street in a small Maryland town. The community rebuilt, and then ANOTHER flood hit. We…
Oct 04, 2019

The New Age of Climate Philanthropy on the Next All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Last week, a billionaire California couple made one of the largest ever donations to an American university - it was for climate research. Climate…
Oct 03, 2019

The Realities of Work and Retirement on the Next All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

About a quarter of Americans now retire on not much more than social security. The new realities of work and retirement plus the latest on the…
Oct 02, 2019

A Conversation with the Nation's Spycatcher-in-Chief on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

The biggest worry for the head of U.S. counterintelligence: China. Both traditional espionage - and corporate. We talk to the nation's…
Oct 01, 2019

Taking Stock of Modern China on Its 70th Birthday on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

China's President Xi Jinping talks a lot about the Chinese Dream, with an emphasis on harmony and stability. Taking stock of modern China on its 70th…
Sep 30, 2019

Was Big Oil Already Investing in Solar Energy in the 1970s? All Things Considered Begins Monday at 6am

In the 1970s, faced with an uncertain future, oil companies began investing in solar energy. That story, plus the latest on the impeachment inquiry…
Sep 27, 2019

What are the Next Steps in an Impeachment Inquiry? All Things Considered Begins at 5pm

As Republicans and Democrats battle over the impeachment inquiry, we look at what the next steps will be for the Congressional investigations on the…
Sep 25, 2019

Is the Impeachment Inquiry a New Chapter in the Trump Presidency? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

The House has officially begun an impeachment inquiry, and the two parties have staked out their positions. Is this a new chapter in the Trump…
Sep 25, 2019

Is the Growing Pile of Evidence Supporting Impeachment Just a Big Hoax? All Things Considered Begins Thursday at 5pm

While Democrats say a growing pile of evidence supports their call for impeachment, President Trump is calling it all a big hoax. The latest from…
Sep 24, 2019

Un-Doing the Mississippi Plan on the Next All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

In one state, a Jim Crow-era election rule that’s still in use is being challenged for discriminating against black voters. Un-doing the Mississippi…
Sep 23, 2019

How Instagram is Fighting Online Bullying on the Next All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Where teenagers congregate, bullying often follows. That's what happened on Instagram. Now the social media platform is trying to stop it. That story…
Sep 20, 2019

Millions Expected to Join Climate Strike Today on the Next ATC – Friday at 5pm

Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg wanted more to be done about climate change. Millions around the world are expected to join her in a climate strike…
Sep 19, 2019

In Some States, Women Could Face Legal Jeopardy for Safely Inducing Their Own Abortion – ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

Advocates say because of modern technology, it's safer than ever for a woman to induce her own abortion using pills. In some states that comes with…
Sep 18, 2019

How Close is President Trump’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

President Trump says he's waiting for guidance from Saudi Arabia on how the U.S. should respond to attacks on the kingdom's oil facilities. A look at…
Sep 16, 2019

How the Government Let Big Pharma Sell More Opioids Even as Overdose Deaths Soared – ATC Begins Monday at 5pm

Critics say government officials allowed America's deadly opioid epidemic to continue for decades, even after drug company executives admitted to…
Sep 16, 2019

A National Park in Malawi is Trying to Save Elephants on the Next All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

A national park in Malawi is trying to save elephants with an artificial intelligence program that aims to predict where poachers will be before they…
Sep 13, 2019

Does Government Regulation Kill Tech Innovation? All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Microsoft's president used to warn that regulation killed innovation. Now he wants the government to "put some guardrails" on tech. That story on All…
Sep 11, 2019

Can Joe Biden Beat Donald Trump? A Debate Preview on ATC – Thursday at 5pm

Joe Biden argues he’s the best Democrat to take on Donald Trump. At tonight's debate, some of his rivals will be ready to take on that argument. A…
Sep 10, 2019

We Hear From the the Only Daughter of Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

As a young girl, Sharon Robinson remembers watching the civil rights movement take root. Our conversation with the only daughter of baseball legend…
Sep 10, 2019

A Whistleblower Alleges a “Gross Waste of Funds” at Guantanamo on ATC – Wednesday at 5pm

A Guantanamo whistleblower speaks exclusively to NPR, alleging “gross waste of funds” at its military court. He says he was fired for trying to…
Sep 06, 2019

Investigation Continues into A Border Patrol Agent Shooting a Man Across the Southern Border with Mexico – All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

7 years after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man standing on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, the investigation into the death is still…
Sep 05, 2019

Addicted Physicians Are Denied Access to Medications That Work – All Things Considered Begins Thursday at 5pm

Doctors with opioid addictions need treatment before they can practice again. But often, they aren't allowed to use medications that work. That story…
Sep 03, 2019

Despite Spending Millions on Election Security in the U.S., A Key Vulnerability Remains – All Things Considered Begins at 5pm

The U.S. has spent hundreds of millions of dollars shoring up its election systems ahead of the 2020 election. Still, a key vulnerability remains.…
Sep 02, 2019

Rapper Common Talks About His Experience with Therapy on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

It took time for the rapper Common to come around to the idea of talking to a therapist about his problems. He shares what he learned and talks about…
Aug 29, 2019

Budgeting for Medical Care is Hard When the Costs are Unknown – All Things Considered, Thursday at 5pm

Medical providers often give cost estimates for procedures -- but they have no obligation to match those numbers. The stress of trying to pay for…
Aug 28, 2019

The On-Going Fight in Mississippi to Memorialize Emmett Till on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Sixty-four years after Emmett Till was murdered, telling the story of his lynching remains fraught in Mississippi. Monuments in the state to remember…
Aug 26, 2019

Should the Organizers of the Deadly Charlottesville Rally Also Face Punishment? All Things Considered - Tuesday at 5pm

The man who killed Heather Heyer at the 2017 Charlottesville rally is going to prison for life. Now activists hope to punish those who organized the…
Aug 23, 2019

Does Julia Louis-Dreyfus Remember Her First laugh? All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

VEEP star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been making people laugh for a long time--she's up for her 9th acting Emmy. We ask about her FIRST laugh on the…
Aug 23, 2019

Can China Trust the U.S. in Negotiations? Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

As the trade dispute with China drags on, leaders in China aren’t sure they can trust the U.S. That story, and the latest out of the G-7 meeting on…
Aug 22, 2019

Diversity and Precision Medicine on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Millions of people around the world have donated DNA samples and medical records to researchers. But there's a lack of ethnic diversity in the…
Aug 20, 2019

Are “Red Flag” Laws More Effective for Cases of Threatened Suicide? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Recent mass shootings have accelerated calls for more "red flag" laws. But they're far more likely to be used in cases of threatened suicide. That…
Aug 19, 2019

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest is Soaring on the Next All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has soared since Brazil’s far-right president took office in January. A trip into the Amazon on All Things…
Aug 19, 2019

Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Proposes a Universal Basic Income – All Things Considered, Tuesday at 5pm

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has a plan to save the U.S. economy through a universal basic income. That conversation on All Things…
Aug 16, 2019

Creating the Perfect Artificial Human Voice on the Next All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

For more than two centuries, scientists have tried to make machines produce speech. Inside the quest to recreate the human voice on All Things…
Aug 14, 2019

One Mother’s Battle to Bring Her Daughter Back from Syria on the Next All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

One day an Austrian woman's teenage daughter vanished. She had gone to Syria to live under ISIS. The story of a mother's battle to bring her daughter…
Aug 13, 2019

How One Republican Senator Wants to Improve Social Media on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

One Republican Senator wants social media apps to eliminate features he says are addictive--like strings of videos that play automatically. His…
Aug 09, 2019

The Dangers of Posting Pictures of Your Kids on the Internet on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

If you're a parent, you've probably posted A LOT of photos of your kids on social media. And your kids might not be so happy about it. And parents…
Aug 07, 2019

How the World is Struggling to Understand America’s Gun Violence Problem on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

After mass shootings this weekend killed more than 30 people here in the U.S., people in other countries are trying to understand. The international…
Aug 07, 2019

Why Health Officials Tread Carefully About Linking Guns to Suicides on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

How gun politics affects suicide prevention efforts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That story on the next All Things Considered…
Aug 05, 2019

Remembering the Victims Plus the Latest from El Paso and Dayton on All Things Considered – Monday at 5pm

As the nation comes to grips with two mass shootings over the weekend, we remember the victims and hear the latest on the investigations in El Paso…
Aug 02, 2019

An Update on the Water Crisis in Paradise on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Some people in Paradise, California are rebuilding after the deadly Camp Fire. But they're getting mixed messages from officials about whether the…
Aug 01, 2019

Plans to Build a New Section of Border Wall in Texas Are Underway on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Plans to build more than 50 miles of border wall are underway in one Texas county. And residents there are worried that it will increase the risk of…
Jul 30, 2019

Linguist Gretchen McCulloch's New Book "Because Internet” on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Linguist Gretchen McCulloch's new book breaks down the rules of "internet language." The book is called "Because Internet." Plus analysis of the…
Jul 29, 2019

The Federal Government Will Resume Executions – All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

The death penalty has long been a hot-button political issue - especially during presidential elections. With the federal government resuming…
Jul 29, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Polarizing Political Career on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is one of the most powerful people in the country. He's also a polarizing figure. A look at Mitch McConnell's…
Jul 26, 2019

Sharing Memories of Chicago's Red Summer in 1919 on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Juanita Mitchell still remembers how afraid her mother was as armed white men rioted down their Chicago Street in 1919. Mitchell is now 107, and she…
Jul 24, 2019

The Supreme Court Case That Paved the Way for Segregated Schools on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Millions of children in the U-S go to racially and economically segregated schools. We'll revisit the Supreme Court case that paved the way for that.…
Jul 23, 2019

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Testifies Before Congress. A Recap on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

For months, Congressional Democrats have called on Robert Mueller to testify about his report on the 2016 election. Now the day's here. We'll hear…
Jul 21, 2019

Are Cheaper, Better Batteries the Key to Slowing Climate Change? All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

Scientists are working hard on better, cheaper batteries - ones that can store large amounts of renewable energy. Why that's key to slowing climate…
Jul 19, 2019

How a Weedkiller is Damaging Wildlife and Contaminating Important Agricultural Research on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

A weed killer used by many American farmers won't stay where it's sprayed. It's damaging wildlife and disrupting important agricultural research.…
Jul 18, 2019

Student Debt Without a Degree can be Overwhelming on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

For the millions of students who leave college without a degree, student loans can be a huge burden. We hear their stories on All Things Considered…
Jul 17, 2019

Are We Already at War with Russia, Iran, and China? All Things Considered Begins Wednesday at 5pm

What is the definition of a cyber war? And is the U.S. already waging one with Russia, Iran and China? The vulnerabilities - and capabilities - of…
Jul 15, 2019

Could A Manned Mission to Mars Be Next? All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

50 years after the Apollo eleven moon landing, the head of NASA has his sights on another giant leap for mankind: A manned mission to Mars. That…
Jul 12, 2019

Are You at Risk for Alzheimer’s? All Things Considered Begins Friday at 5pm

Tests can now estimate a person's risk for Alzheimer's. Researchers are studying how people handle the information. That story on All Things…
Jul 11, 2019

Will the Trump Administration Remove a Program That Protects Military Families? ATC Begins Thursday at 5pm

There is growing concern about a government plan to scale back a program that protects military family members from deportation. That story and more…
Jul 09, 2019

Cities Face Ransomware Attacks and Must Decide Whether to Pay on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Hackers have used ransomware to attack the data networks of cities across the country. Now those cities have to choose whether or not to give in to…
Jul 09, 2019

Meet the New White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

The new White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is known for working well with reporters, while also hitting back hard in defense of her bosses…
Jul 08, 2019

After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Opens the Door to Solar Power. All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans realized they couldn't depend on the island's electric grid. So, more and more, they're turning to solar power.…
Jul 05, 2019

Three Teens in Indiana Started a Podcast That Becomes Serious Waste Journalism – All Things Considered at 5pm

For three teenagers from Gary, Indiana, podcasting was just a hobby -- until they learned a waste management plant was going up next to their school.…
Jul 03, 2019

What Does the Oath of American Citizenship Mean to New Citizens? ATC, today at 5pm

Becoming an American means reciting the oath of citizenship. The idea of an oath is almost as old as the U.S. constitution. Thoughts on the pledge…
Jul 01, 2019

Abortion Rights in Maine on the Next All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

Maine has passed two laws to make it easier for women to obtain abortions -- one of the few states in the country to do so. What this means for…
Jun 28, 2019

Disney’s Current CEO Faces Criticism of His Salary From A Disney Granddaughter on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

Abigail Disney's grandfather co-founded the multi-billion-dollar entertainment company. That makes her an unexpected critic of the current CEO's…
Jun 28, 2019

Can Big Tech Companies Achieve 100% Clean Energy Data Centers? All Things Considered Begins Monday at 5pm

Tech companies need a LOT of energy to power their data centers around the world. Google has set a goal of using only CLEAN energy --…
Jun 27, 2019

Stonewall Was the Birth, But it Wasn't the Beginning – All Things Considered, Thursday at 5pm

50 years ago, a riot broke out at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The events of that night have been described as the birth of the gay rights…
Jun 26, 2019

A Preview of the First Democratic Presidential Debate on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

Ten candidates will take the stage for the first Democratic presidential debate. Expect them to cover topics from healthcare to income. All Things…
Jun 24, 2019

What’s Driving the Solar Energy Boom in Southwest Georgia? All Things Considered, Tuesday at 5pm

Solar is booming in Georgia, driven by lots of sunshine and plenty of land. How the push for renewable energy is changing southwest Georgia. Plus,…
Jun 19, 2019

President Trump’s Family Separation Policy After One Year on All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

One year on, we'll look at the response to a controversial policy from President Trump to separate migrant families. That story on All Things…
Jun 19, 2019

Could a New Tenant Protection Law in New York Reduce Available Housing? ATC Begins at 6pm

In New York, renters are celebrating a sweeping new tenant protection law. But landlords say it will ultimately reduce the supply of affordable…
Jun 18, 2019

Can We Achieve Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050? All Things Considered, Tuesday at 5pm

Scientists have warned that carbon emissions must be cut to zero by 2050 if we hope to avoid the worst effects of climate change. We ask - is that…
Jun 13, 2019

High School Seniors Prepare to Say Goodbye to Classmates on All Things Considered – Friday at 5pm

High school seniors are preparing for life after after they receive their diploma. But first, come the graduation speeches. We hear from seniors…
Jun 12, 2019

Free Taxi Rides in Exchange for Conversation? All Things Considered Begins Thursday at 5pm

As a reporter in Shanghai, Frank Langfitt had an idea: free rides in exchange for conversation. A look at China from the inside of a taxi cab on All…
Jun 12, 2019

Poverty and Health in Rural America on All Things Considered – Wednesday at 5pm

For many people living on disability benefits, money is tight. It can be hard to afford good food and housing, let alone copays for doctor's visits.…
Jun 10, 2019

As Venezuela Reopens Its Border with Columbia, We Get the Latest on ATC – Tuesday at 5pm

Venezuela has reopened its main border crossing with Colombia. But it is still difficult for international agencies to bring in desperately needed…
Jun 09, 2019

Why Are Alabama’s Prisons the Deadliest in the Nation? ATC, Monday at 5 pm

Alabama's prisons have the highest homicide rate in the nation. We hear directly from an inmate who says everyone in prison feels in danger on All…
Jun 06, 2019

What Happens When Tasers Fail? All Things Considered – Thursday at 5pm

Police issue X26 TASER. Credit: Junglecat [CC BY-SA 3.0]Tasers have the power to prevent deadly police shootings. The problem is: they don’t always…
Jun 04, 2019

Can Active Shooter Drills Be Traumatizing? ATC Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Active shooter drills are meant to help people respond in a real emergency. But they can also leave participants traumatized or hyper vigilant. A…
Jun 03, 2019

Covering the Aftermath of Tiananmen Square on ATC – Tuesday at 5 pm

NPR's Deb Amos remembers covering the aftermath of Tiananmen Square on All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs…

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