NPR All Things Considered
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All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features 7 days a week.
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All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features 7 days a week.
Language:
English
Episodes
Glenn Kessler reflects on 14 years as the Washington Post's Fact Checker
7/31/2025
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Glenn Kessler, outgoing writer of the Washington Post's Fact Checker, about recent buyouts at the paper, and the current state of fact-checking.
Duration:00:04:42
Hundreds of Texans share grief and question flood response at lawmaker forum
7/31/2025
Texas legislators tasked with making the state more prepared for floods meet with local officials and survivors of the July Fourth floods in Kerrville, Texas, where most of the fatalities occurred.
Duration:00:03:39
Some of Brazil's big industries got a pass from Trump's tariffs; others are plenty anxious
7/31/2025
Brazilian industries given a reprieve from Trump's tariffs are sighing relief while others are still hoping a deal can be worked out.
Duration:00:03:54
Humanitarian groups say aid finally getting into Gaza is a fraction of what's needed
7/31/2025
Facing global condemnation, Israel has allowed more aid to enter Gaza. But the aid is a fraction of what is needed and collecting it is still deadly for Palestinians.
Duration:00:04:47
Living around polluted air increases the risk of developing dementia, study says
7/31/2025
A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S.
Duration:00:02:44
The Fit from Within running club brings together incarcerated and civilian athletes
7/31/2025
People from outside prison walls came to Utah's state penitentiary to join inmates in a half-marathon organized by a running club in an effort to help with rehabilitation and not just punishment.
Duration:00:03:45
Brazil aims to reduce dengue with modified mosquitoes
7/31/2025
For years, researchers have been trying to shut down a mosquito's ability to transmit certain diseases. Brazil is making a massive investment in the effort, aimed at throttling dengue levels.
Duration:00:06:31
White House updates tariff rates for many countries and moves effective date
7/31/2025
Mexico has won a temporary reprieve from higher US tariffs but other imports from other countries will face higher taxes, starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court is weighing whether President Trump's tariffs are even legal.
Duration:00:03:28
Ozzy Osbourne's music climbs the pop charts after his death as fans pay tribute
7/31/2025
The death of a beloved musician often reverberates across the pop charts, as fans turn to streaming services, retailers and request lines to pay tribute. That's what's happening with Ozzy Osbourne.
Duration:00:02:41
The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps is also celebrating its 250th anniversary
7/31/2025
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chaplain Doug Carver about the role of the military chaplain -- 250 years after George Washington advocated for chaplains during wartime.
Duration:00:05:13
Deadly shooting in New York City raises questions about mental illness and gun access
7/31/2025
Authorities say the gunman who killed a police officer and three others in a NYC high-rise had "documented" mental illness issues, which leaves many people asking how he could get a gun despite laws aimed at preventing such deadly incidents?
Duration:00:03:15
Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J.
7/31/2025
A legal fight in New Jersey has broken out over the Trump administration's choice for top federal prosecutor in the state, paralyzing criminal proceedings statewide.
Duration:00:03:47
A new tech company makes a smart basketball that can help you become a better shooter
7/31/2025
A new, smart basketball collects data on things like the arc of a jump shot and makes and misses. But can it make you a better shooter? NPR's Juana Summers talks to Ben Dowsett, who wrote about it for WIRED, about how people around the NBA are thinking about using it.
Duration:00:03:49
How effective are wearable cooling devices
7/31/2025
This summer, you might notice more people using a gadget to fight the heat: a horseshoe-shaped fan that sits on your neck and blows air. But can a neck cooling fan really help you?
Duration:00:03:26
Palestinian-Americans in the U.S. say helping loved ones in Gaza is an uphill battle
7/31/2025
The United Nations says the hunger crisis in Gaza has hit "new and astonishing levels of desperation." American Palestinians in the U.S. face many challenges as they try to help family members there.
Duration:00:04:44
What podcast appearances do for politicians, even in an off-election year
7/31/2025
In 2024, President Trump popped up as a guest in a number of popular podcasts. Now, even in an off-election year, political leaders are taking to the same non-political podcasts to reach different audiences.
Duration:00:04:11
Trump administration's refugee system overhaul takes toll on religious asylum seekers
7/31/2025
The Trump administration's overhaul of the U.S. asylum and refugee systems has taken a toll on people fleeing religious persecution, including many Christians from Afghanistan.
Duration:00:03:18
Oasis returns to Wembley Stadium
7/31/2025
At the Oasis reunion in the U.K., we hear from fans and journalists about why the band's comeback has garnered so much attention.
Duration:00:04:34
Comedian Aparna Nancherla on middle-age rage
7/30/2025
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about how her rage is manifesting in middle age.
Duration:00:03:54
A 35-mph pitch for a strikeout, a first for Toronto Blue Jays catcher
7/30/2025
In the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Orioles game Tuesday, Toronto's catcher, Ali Sanchez, was on the mound. Here's what happened when he threw a 35-mph pitch.
Duration:00:01:08