
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.
A reporter tries to bridge the divide after his dad embraces conspiracy theories
The new Embedded series "Alternate Realities" from reporter Zach Mack explores how he and his dad try to bridge the divide caused by the father's extreme conspiracy theory beliefs.
14-year-old 'Human Calculator' sets mental math record
by John Ketchum
There's a new Guinness World Record holder for how fast someone can do math. Aaryan Shukla -- who has been dubbed "the human calculator" can solve complex problems in his head in seconds.
President Trump talks Ukraine and federal workforce cuts in cabinet meeting
by Asma Khalid
President Trump held his first cabinet meeting, holding forth with reporters about Ukraine, federal workforce cuts and other issues for an hour.
Brazil's Oscar-nominated film 'I Am Still Here' explores the country's military past
by Carrie Kahn
Brazilians are flocking to see its Oscar nominated film I Am Still Here, set during the days of the country's dictatorship. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of the past.
Critics fear that President Trump's immigration crackdown plays into misperceptions
by Joel Rose
The White House is touting its crackdown on illegal immigration. But critics worry it's putting optics ahead of substance, and reinforcing widely held misperceptions about immigrants and crime.
Natalie Morales doesn't care if you don't understand her
Actress Natalie Morales talked with Wild Card host Rachel Martin about shaking off other people's expectations and living life on her own terms.
A blackout left most of Chile in darkness for 7 hours
by John Bartlett
For over seven straight hours in Chile, the electricity went out and plunged the country into chaos.
How federal job cuts are playing out in Western states
by Kirk Siegler
Red states with lots of federally owned land have long called agencies managing them "bloated." Now, agency job cuts are affecting local economies.
A woman says effects from Alzheimer's have plateaued with new drug Kisunla
by Jon Hamilton
Drugs can't stop Alzheimer's disease but sometimes, they can slow it down. This was one woman's experience taking the drug Kisunla.