
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.
In Comedy Writing, Fear The 'Bono's' And 'Nakamura'
Melissa Block talks to Bill Prady, executive producer of The Big Bang Theory, about the terms of trade from the world of comedy writing like Nakamura, blow and button.
Sen. Joe Manchin: In Midterms, 'We Lost The Middle ... The Moderates'
Robert Siegel speaks with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about the election results in his state.
Reince Priebus: Republican Wins The Result Of Americans Making A Statement
Robert Siegel talks with Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus about the GOP's big election night win and what it means for the Republican agenda.
Chinese Tech Company Combines Multiple App Types Into One — At Great Profit
by Anthony Kuhn
The company Tencent has developed the world's second largest standalone messaging app Wechat, with over 300 million users.
Tensions Rise In Jerusalem After Second Attack
by Emily Harris
A Palestinian driver crashed into Israeli pedestrians, killing one, for the second time in weeks. Tensions are rising in Jerusalem over the most inflammatory issue between Israelis and Palestinians — the Old City Hill that is holy to both sides.
In England's Churches, Boom In New Recruits Changes Nature Of The Clergy
by Ari Shapiro
England has seen a boom in young men enrolling in the clergy. The phenomenon has been happening for a decade, so it's not a reflection of the new pope.