
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.
How Trump may lean on personal ties with Gulf Arab leaders while in the Middle East
by Aya Batrawy
President Trump is on his way to the Mideast, where his personal ties with Gulf Arab rulers, family business deals and U.S. interests converge.
Trump's push to reshape the DOJ's civil rights division sparks mass exodus of attorneys
by Ryan Lucas
The Trump administration's effort to reshape the Justice Department's civil rights division and its mission, once the crown jewel of the department, has prompted a mass exodus of attorneys.
The Trump administration wants food makers to switch to natural dyes
by Yuki Noguchi
The Trump administration hopes to eliminate potentially harmful synthetic dyes used to give foods, drinks and medicines vivid color. Manufacturers say it's not that simple to make the change.
A Texas park that closed during peak border crossings has reopened
More than a year after the state of Texas seized Shelby Park in the border city of Eagle Pass at the peak of illegal border crossings, the park has reopened to the public.
Hamas released the last U.S.-Israeli citizen believed to be alive and held hostage
by Carrie Kahn
Hamas has released the last remaining live U.S. Israeli dual citizen who has was held hostage in Gaza. The release was brokered in a deal between Hamas and the U.S.
Felony charges stemming from University of Michigan protests are dismissed for some
Many students facing criminal charges over last year's campus protests have had those charges cleared, but a handful facing felony charges at the University of Michigan had their charges dismissed.
Opening arguments begin in Sean Combs trial
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
The charges in Combs' federal criminal trial include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty. If convicted of all charges, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison.
New designers take on the 'Black Dandy'
Fashion is often described as an individualistic pursuit. But a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York explores the influence of family on the style known as Black Dandyism.
Poland preps for war
by Rob Schmitz
Poland expands defenses, trains citizens and partners with France to deter potential Russian invasion threats.
House preps bills to advance Trump agenda
by Deirdre Walsh
House committees are planning a series of hearings this week to advance legislation around President Trump's agenda.