
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.

France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Earliest Human Engraving Or Trash From An Ancient Lunch?
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Some Cuban-Americans Angry With Release Of Spies
by Greg Allen
We hear reaction from Miami's Cuban-American community on announced changes to U.S. policy toward the island.
Alan Gross Release Paves Way For New Chapter In U.S.-Cuba Relations
by Mara Liasson
President Obama announced an historic shift in U.S.-Cuban relations, drawing bipartisan support and criticism.
Author Of 'Clifford' Children's Books Dies At 86
by Neda Ulaby
The creator of Clifford The Big, Red Dog died last Friday . Norman Bridwell wrote about 150 Clifford books that were translated into 13 languages and sold nearly 130 million copies.
Rep. Van Hollen: Alan Gross' Release A 'Miraculous' Moment
Melissa Block talks to Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the release of Alan Gross. Van Hollen is one of the lawmakers who flew to Cuba to bring Gross back to the U.S.
Pakistani Editorial Calls For Unified Strategy Against Extremists
Melissa Block talks to Zaffar Abbas, editor of the Dawn newspaper, about calling on the Pakistani government to take a tough unified strategy against Islamic extremism and terror groups.
From White House's Perspective, Cuban Embargo Hasn't Worked
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S. broke off relations with Cuba the year President Obama was born. Now, he's trying a different approach having resolved one issue — the jailing of a U.S. aid worker.