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.
Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
by Scott Detrow
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
FDA changes rules for donating blood. Some say they're still discriminatory
Pathologist Dr. Benjamin Mazer talks about the changing FDA rules on donating blood for men who have sex with men.
The chaos after Title 42 undercuts Biden's pledge for immigration reform
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden campaigned on a message of competency — and on humane treatment for migrants. We look at how the chaos after Title 42 undercuts that pledge, and what it means for Biden in 2024.
The 'More Perfect' podcast examines the Supreme Court
Julia Longoria, host of the Supreme Court podcast "More Perfect," talks about the launch of their new season.
Daniel Penny arraigned in chokehold death of Jordan Neely
by Samantha Max
Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old man who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway last week, faces manslaughter charges.
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
by Bobby Allyn
Twitter owner Elon Musk has named the next CEO for the social media platform that has seen advertisers rush for the exits since he took over: Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising for NBC.
Brazil's Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, has died
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician and composer, has died at 75.
A mom torn about leaving her career gets unexpected encouragement
Mary Amato encountered her unsung hero — a female scientist — shortly after the birth of her second child, when her choice to be a stay-at-home mom was weighing on her.
Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's
Actor Michael J. Fox talks about his documentary, Still, about his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.
Kara Jackson, celebrated poet, returns to her first love: music
Kara Jackson is mostly known for her poetry. But singing was her first love, and she's now out with her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
Teachers in Arizona tap the power of plants to teach kids resilience
Kids at a Flagstaff, Arizona, elementary school have been through a lot since 2019: the pandemic, and then wildfires and a big flood. Teachers are using horticulture therapy to teach them resilience.
How to measure balance of power between employers and workers
Who has more power in the labor market, workers or employers? One economist has come up with a new economic indicator to try to measure it.
CNN was 'right to try' a town hall with Trump even if it failed, argues moderator
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, about why he strongly supported the CNN's town hall with Trump — and then changed his mind minutes into the broadcast.