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.
Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta weighs in on Secretary Austin
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Obama's Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about why it took the Pentagon three days to tell the White House that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized.
The significance of the Cartier glasses worn by the University of Michigan Wolverines
by Bryce Huffman
The University of Michigan is playing for the College Football National Championship. Whenever the team gets a turnover, the triumphant player puts on an iconic pair of Cartier white buff sunglasses.
Former Capitol Hill police officer announces run for Congress near Jan. 6 anniversary
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn talks about why he's running for the Congressional seat being vacated by Maryland Democrat John Sarbanes.
There's already trouble for the Peregrine moon mission
by Geoff Brumfiel
On Monday, NASA launched America's first robotic mission to the moon's surface since the Apollo era. The small probe, called Peregrine-1, is already having issues.
Blinken is in Israel on his Mideast tour aimed at trying to contain the war in Gaza
by Jackie Northam
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Monday as part of a multi-country trip to try to curb Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and prevent a wider regional war.
Michigan vs. Washington college football championship preview
by Vaughan Jones
The undefeated Michigan Wolverines meet the undefeated Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday in Houston. It will be either team's first title in decades.
Kentucky backs away from plan to fund opioid treatment research with settlement money
by Morgan Watkins
Kentucky was going to use some its opioid settlement money on research of a psychedelic drug to treat opioid addiction, but now officials are backing off.
NRA corruption trial preview
by Brian Mann
A civil trial in New York could further upend the National Rifle Association. The state alleges misuse of funds at the powerful group.
Memorable moments from NPR's 'Enlighten Me' series
NPR's Scott Detrow and Rachel Martin look back on the Enlighten Me series.