All Things Considered
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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.
Some religious leaders say they're struggling to navigate Israel-Hamas crisis
by Jason DeRose
Worry over a backlash from expressing support or sympathy for either side in the Israel-Hamas crisis is leaving some Muslim and Jewish friends feeling abandoned.
AI could help detect irregular heart rhythms in EKGs that humans can't see
by Allison Aubrey
Cardiologists have developed an algorithm to detect an irregular heart rhythm called A-Fib a month before it happens. It's one example of AI finding patterns the human eye can't see.
A project in rural Kenya aims to help those with dementia
by Nurith Aizenman
Dementia is a largely overlooked health problems in Africa. A new effort is trying to change that, sending volunteers house to house in a rural part of Kenya to identify people with signs of dementia.
The latest on the hostages taken by Hamas
by Peter Kenyon
Families of those whose loved ones have been taken hostage by the militant group Hamas watch and wait in fear as prospects for an Israeli ground invasion into Gaza grow.
Verbal abuse of healthcare workers has been up — as have their mental health problems
by Pien Huang
A new CDC report finds a rise in threats and verbal abuse aimed at health care workers since the start of the pandemic. The harassment is linked to high levels of anxiety, depression and burnout.
Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen testifies in New York fraud trial
by Andrea Bernstein
Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen is testifying in New York on Tuesday in a trial examining his former boss's finances and allegations of fraud.
A beloved piece of playground equipment — the jungle gym — turns 100 years old
by Matt Ozug
A beloved piece of playground equipment is turning 100 years old. The history of the jungle gym and monkey bars is full of weird and and delightful twists, spanning from Japan to suburban Chicago.
What to do if you have a gas stove
by Jeff Brady
Gas stoves emit pollution into homes that can make people sick. The gas industry used tobacco-style tactics to forestall regulation. We examine advice for what to do now if you have a gas stove.
Third speaker of the House nominee Tom Emmer drops out
by Claudia Grisales
House Republicans voted Tuesday to nominate a third speaker candidate in as many weeks. About two dozen members voted against House Republican Whip Tom Emmer.
Northern Irish trio Kneecaps raps about politics and the desire for a united Ireland
by Fatima Al-Kassab
The Belfast trio Kneecap raps in Irish. Their popularity reflects a demographic shift: Catholics now outnumber Protestants there. Experts say Irish reunification isn't a matter of 'if' but 'when.'
U.S. supported Israel in UN security meeting, but urged allowing more aid into Gaza
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Arab and European counterparts at the United Nations, as diplomats try to ease the humanitarian suffering in Gaza and get more hostages out.
An off-duty pilot allegedly attempted to disable an aircraft's engine midflight
by Joel Rose
An off-duty commercial pilot tried to switch off the engines of a jet, renewing concerns about pilots' mental fitness. Aviators have long resisted seeking help for fear of losing their flight status.