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.
Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
It's been 50 years since the Apollo 17 mission put humans on the moon
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17 mission — the last one that put humans on the moon. NPR takes a look at the mission and what it means for future travel to our lunar companion.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky advises on the 'tripledemic'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Center for Disease Prevention and Control Director Rochelle Walensky about the "tripledemic."
The Supreme Court considers the 'independent state legislature' theory
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court considered whether to endorse the "independent state legislature" theory, which could strip state courts of the power to strike down election laws enacted by state legislatures.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock wins re-election in Georgia's runoff election
by Stephen Fowler
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock won re-election in Georgia's runoff election against Republican football player Herschel Walker, who was backed by former President Donald Trump.
'Dead money' in college football is at an all time high
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post sportswriter Liz Clarke about the prevalence of "dead money" in college football as universities and boosters buyout coaches.
China rolls back some of its most controversial COVID restrictions
by John Ruwitch
Following protests, China announced a series of measures to roll back some of its most controversial COVID restrictions. They include allowing those with mild or no symptoms to quarantine at home.
Police in Germany arrest 25 people allegedly planning to overthrow the government
by Esme Nicholson
Police in Germany have arrested 25 people who were allegedly planning to overthrow the government.
Author Elin Hilderbrand on why 'Family Happiness' is her favorite book
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Elin Hilderbrand about her favorite book, "Family Happiness" by Laurie Colwin.
Safety advocates detail safety measures as traffic fatalities reach a 16-year high
by David Schaper
With traffic fatalities at a 16-year high, safety advocates released an annual report detailing 16 safety measures they say could reduce crashes. They also push for better safety laws.
The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The Tale of 2 Economies: Why some Labor Markets had Fast and Slow Recoveries
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan professor and former chief economist under President Barack Obama, about contradicting narratives on the job market.