
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.

Trump says there's an Israel-Iran ceasefire
by Tamara Keith
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
What Kyiv looks like as Russian troops appear to reposition
by Elissa Nadworny
The pentagon says Russian forces had done some repositioning away from Kyiv to the north. But according to NATO intelligence, Russia is maintaining pressure on the city.
Across Ukraine, volunteers are helping in the war effort in all sorts of ways
by Jason Beaubien
At a warehouse near the frontlines in southern Ukraine, volunteers are providing food to those who've evacuated from Russian-controlled territory, making bulletproof vests and helping fix car windows.
It's been a volatile quarter on Wall Street, fueling fears about a possible recession
by David Gura
On Wall Street, the first quarter of 2022 was characterized by extreme volatility, as the Federal Reserve started to hike interest rates to fight surging inflation and Russia invaded Ukraine.
Pills containing fentanyl are becoming increasingly common in drug trafficking
by Martin Kaste
A new study shows a massive increase in police seizures of fentanyl pills, confirming its dramatic takeover of illicit drug consumption in the U.S. The fake pills look safe but are often deadly.
Daddy Yankee, a reggaeton 'leyenda,' retires
Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee has announced his retirement from music at the age of 45. But it's unclear whether that means he'll never perform or release music again.
Extremism experts worry a QAnon theory is making into the mainstream political right
by Odette Yousef
In Judge Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, some Republicans dwelled on her handling of child pornography cases. Extremism experts say a QAnon narrative may be catching on with the right.
Why producing more domestic oil is so difficult right now
by Frank Morris
The oil glut of 2020 drove crude prices down to -$38 a barrel, forcing U.S. producers to cap wells and lay off workers. Now, oilfield supplies are scarce and expensive and there's a labor shortage.
An Australian journalist detained in China goes on trial
by Emily Feng
An Australian journalist goes on trial Thursday in Beijing. She's been accused of espionage and is one of several journalists detained as relations with China sour.
Public health officials may lift pandemic border restrictions. Critics warn of chaos
by Joel Rose
Homeland security officials say they're bracing for a possible record migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Public health officials must decide whether or not to extend pandemic border restrictions.
The U.S. and Russia are each seeking India's support
by Lauren Frayer
Top diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are visiting India. They both want the backing of the world's biggest democracy — which has so far refused to condemn the invasion of Ukraine.
Colombia has approved more liberal abortion laws, sparking backlash
by John Otis
Colombia approved some of the most liberal abortion laws in the Americas in February. The decision has provoked a backlash from anti-abortion groups.