
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.

President Trump says the US helped broker ceasefire between India and Pakistan
by Diaa Hadid
While Trump announces a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, residents report blasts over Indian-held Kashmir shortly after.
Will Brazil Be Ready For Summer Olympics? The Athletes Weigh In
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
In Brazil, the countdown has begun for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Brazilian organizers say everything is on track, but concerns persist over the water quality for some of the events.
70 Years Later, Remembering The Lives Lost And Shattered At Hiroshima
by Audie Cornish
Seventy years ago Thursday, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. To mark the anniversary, Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read from journalist John Hershey's interviews with the city's survivors in 1946.
Egypt Trumpets Canal's Massive Expansion, But A Windfall's Far From Certain
by Jackie Northam
Egypt has opened a major extension of the Suez Canal, doubling the number of ships that can pass through it. As the shortest route between Asia and Europe, the canal is most lucrative route in the shipping industry.
In LA, Vets Become Homeless Faster Than The VA Can House Them
by Quil Lawrence
The Veterans Administration pledged to end homelessness among veterans by this year. Some cities will meet the goal, but LA is way behind, with the country's highest number of vets on the street
Is Your Lawn Giving You A Hard Time? Let It Grow
Hate mowing the grass? Sarah Baker of Ohio speaks to host Melissa Block about why she's refusing to mow her lawn, and the benefits of letting your land grow wild.
The City Of Brotherly Love Makes Way For The Pope
by Katie Colaneri
Philadelphia is preparing to welcome Pope Francis and about 2 million of his followers this fall, during the popular pontiff's first visit to the U.S., an event is generating both excitement and anxiety.