All Things Considered
Weekdays from 4-6:00pm
In-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Every weekday, hear two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.
Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
The latest on the tornado that struck Selma, Ala.
by Kyle Gassiott
A large tornado tore through the city on Thursday afternoon and caused extensive damage.
Cities and states are trying to limit high application fees for renters
by Jennifer Ludden
In a tight and competitive housing market, the first barrier for many are rental application fees. States and cities have passed laws to limit them, but it's proving hard to enforce.
Author Kai Thomas on the Underground Railroad's unexplored history in Canada
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Kai Thomas about his debut novel IN THE UPPER COUNTRY and exploring the Underground Railroad's little-known history in a community of free Black people in Canada.
Parts of California are seeing a break from a series of relentless winter storms
by Jerimiah Oetting
With a brief break in the storms hitting California, businesses in the Santa Cruz area are trying to clean up. Officials say true recovery can't begin until the last expected storm hits next week.
How the DOJ is investigating Biden's handling of classified documents when he was VP
by Tamara Keith
More classified documents have been found from President Biden's time as vice president — this time, at his home in Wilmington, Del. Biden says he's cooperating with a Justice Department review.
The UAE names the head of its main state oil company to lead COP28
by Aya Batrawy
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host this year's global U.N. climate summit, but its pick to lead the talks is raising eyebrows.
Extracting DNA from Neanderthal urine — and other breakthrough technologies of the year
MIT Technology Review has released its annual list of breakthrough technologies. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Amy Nordrum, an editor who helped put the list together.
The debate over sending tanks to Ukraine
by Frank Langfitt
NATO countries have sent sophisticated, Western-made weapons to Ukraine. As the war with Russia approaches the one-year mark, some are pushing to send advanced, main battle tanks.
It's a complicated picture when you look at the latest inflation numbers
by Scott Horsley
Inflation cooled a bit last month as gas prices fell sharply and the price of new cars declined for the first time in nearly two years. Overall prices are still climbing much faster, however.
Open enrollment for ACA insurance is about to close. It's already a record year for sign-ups
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Nearly 16 million people have enrolled so far, and people can still sign up in most places until Sunday.