
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.

Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Ariz. Governor Orders Review After Execution Lasts 2 Hours
Death row inmate Joseph Wood took nearly two hours to die by lethal injection. Robert Siegel speaks with reporter Tucson News Now reporter Mauricio Marin about the execution and related legal battles.
Confusion With A Chance Of Clarity: Your Weather Questions, Answered
by Robert Siegel
Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel read letters from listeners about the percentages used in weather forecasts.
Near Crash Site, Stories Of The Jet Cleave Closely To Russian Version
by Corey Flintoff
Following the downing of the Malaysian airliner over eastern Ukraine, local residents have been talking about the event — but the picture is being distorted by a propaganda campaign in local media.
Book Review: 'Angels Make Their Hope Here'
by Alan Cheuse
Alan Cheuse reviews Angels Make Their Hope Here, by Breena Clarke.
D.C. Washington's Voice Shines On The Diamond In Nation's Capital
On a visit to a Washington Nationals game, Robert Siegel was struck by the singer of the national anthem — by his baritone and his apt name: D.C. Washington. So, he invited Washington to the studio.
VA Nominee Steps Before Senate Committee
by Ailsa Chang
Robert McDonald, President Obama's nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, is appearing before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. He faces the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.