
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.

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.
Democrats aren't unified in their response to President Trump's executive actions
by Domenico Montanaro
Democrats have grown increasingly frustrated with party leadership, which is struggling to find its footing in opposing President Trump's quick and broad actions.
'The White Lotus' actor Natasha Rothwell talks about her parents' influence on her
Actor Natasha Rothwell of The White Lotus reflects on experiences that have shaped her life, including the influence her parents had on her.
Here's what happened in the phone call between Trump and Putin
by Asma Khalid
President Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke Tuesday about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine as analysts voiced skepticism about Putin's motivations.
Researchers fear grants for studies on health disparities may be cut in anti-DEI push
by Yuki Noguchi
The Trump administration's broad definition of DEI could also impact health outcomes for rural White Americans
German parliament votes for massive increase in defense funding despite debt fears
by Esme Nicholson
In Germany, lawmakers have approved changes to the constitution to allow for unprecedented spending on defense. The historic vote brings an end to decades of austerity.
Trump administration's USAID cuts have implications for humanitarian workers worldwide
by Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.
Rwanda faces growing pressure for role in Democratic Republic of Congo conflict
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Rwanda is widely believed to be backing the rebel group that's taken over much of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past two months. The DRC has asked groups to sever ties with Rwanda.
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
by Alina Selyukh
The fast-fashion chain Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and is preparing to close all of its stores.
Israel ends ceasefire with Hamas with airstrikes in Gaza
by Kat Lonsdorf
The Israeli military says the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza is officially over and a new offensive there has begun. A series of surprise Israeli airstrikes overnight killed more than 400 Palestinians.
Doing yoga near ambling elephants can be therapeutic for veterans
An elephant ranch in Florida is offering yoga classes for veterans to help them with trauma. From the other side of a fence, retired elephants eat and mosey around.
Production of cheaper alternatives to name brand obesity drugs will stop on Wednesday
by Sydney Lupkin
Large-scale compounding facilities have to stop making tirzepatide, the main ingredient in blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound, Wednesday.