
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.

How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Teachers Unions Mobilize To Delay The Common Core
by Claudio Sanchez
The president of the largest U.S. teachers union is calling on school districts to delay adopting the Common Core education standards. The union's the latest group to voice concerns over Common Core.
The Search For Drinking Water In California Has Led To The Ocean
by Nate Rott
As the state slogs through a major drought, officials look for new water sources — like desalination plants that make water from the Pacific drinkable. Opponents worry about environmental damage.
Chris Christie's Sandy Problem
by Matt Katz
The New Jersey governor may be grabbing national headlines for the Bridgegate scandal, but it's the slow Superstorm Sandy recovery that's causing him headaches back home.
Before Lawmakers, Former Inmates Tell Their Stories
by Carrie Johnson
Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin is calling on federal and state prisons to ban solitary confinement for juveniles, pregnant women and the mentally ill. He held a hearing in Washington on Tuesday.
Amid Controversy, 'Right To Refuse' Bill Hits Governor's Desk
by Ted Robbins
Opposition in Arizona is growing against a controversial bill that would let business owners to refuse service based on religious beliefs. Gov. Jan Brewer hasn't yet decided whether to veto the bill.
Netflix Pays Comcast To Ensure Its Videos Stream Smoothly
by Jim Zarroli
Content companies and internet service providers have disagreed over who should pay for broadband infrastructure upgrades. A new agreement between Nextflix and Comcast suggests that's changing.
Wearable Cameras, Tailored To The Legal Details
Photography is ubiquitous now — especially with the advent of wearable cameras. But what does the law say about when you take someone's picture and when you can't? Attorney Kurt Wimmer explains.
Piers Morgan Shown The Door, While CNN Weighs Its Next Step
by David Folkenflik
CNN has announced that it is canceling the show of its primetime host, Piers Morgan. A former British tabloid editor and reality show judge, Morgan was named three years ago to replace Larry King.