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December 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 help they deserve. 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…
November 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 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…
November 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 the joy of the unknown on All Things Considered from NPR News. All Things Considered from NPR News, airs weekday afternoons from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on…
November 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 developmental disorders. The value of active shooter drills at school, plus analysis of this week's impeachment hearings on All Things Considered. All…
November 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 film starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Our review -- and the latest on the impeachment hearings on the next All Things Considered from NPR News. All…
November 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 lawmakers on the third day of open hearings in the House's impeachment inquiry. Plus, how Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" came to represent an ideal of…
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 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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