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.
Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Minneapolis, state of Minnesota reach policing overhaul agreement
by Jon Collins
Nearly three years after the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota say a negotiated agreement will change how Minneapolis police operate.
Pop Culture Happy Hour picks TV's best finales
The hosts of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour discuss what makes a good TV finale and name some of their favorites.
Life Kit: How to deal with life's changes while pregnant
by Andee Tagle
Life Kit digs into the science of "mommy brain" and the effect of hormones on the brain.
Fears that deadly Sudan conflict could spill into other regions
After a month of fighting, the death toll in Sudan has surpassed 600. As the conflict continues, there is growing concern that it could spread to other countries in the region.
Brazil's Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, has died
Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician and composer, has died at 75.
Turkey's opposition leader poses a challenge to President Erdogan
Journalist Ruth Michaelson talks about Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu ahead of Turkey's general election.
FDA changes rules for donating blood. Some say they're still discriminatory
Pathologist Dr. Benjamin Mazer talks about the changing FDA rules on donating blood for men who have sex with men.
The chaos after Title 42 undercuts Biden's pledge for immigration reform
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden campaigned on a message of competency — and on humane treatment for migrants. We look at how the chaos after Title 42 undercuts that pledge, and what it means for Biden in 2024.
The 'More Perfect' podcast examines the Supreme Court
Julia Longoria, host of the Supreme Court podcast "More Perfect," talks about the launch of their new season.
Daniel Penny arraigned in chokehold death of Jordan Neely
by Samantha Max
Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old man who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway last week, faces manslaughter charges.
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
by Bobby Allyn
Twitter owner Elon Musk has named the next CEO for the social media platform that has seen advertisers rush for the exits since he took over: Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising for NBC.