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
A hurricane's effects on victims' health last for years after the storm, study finds
8/20/2025
A new study shows that the effects hurricanes have on people's health can last for years after a storm passes.
Duration:00:02:55
Do Trump's D.C. moves echo an authoritarian playbook?
8/20/2025
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with M. Gessen about the Trump administration moves to take over Washington D.C., and what it could mean for the future.
Duration:00:08:35
How much sway does the president have over the country's museums?
8/20/2025
Trump criticized American museums as "the last remaining segment of 'WOKE.'" The White House said that the administration plans to start with the Smithsonian, and "go from there." Would that be possible? We speak to experts in the field.
Duration:00:03:36
A discovery sheds new light on how different types of early humans co-existed long ago
8/20/2025
Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.
Duration:00:02:57
Immigrants in D.C. say they have mixed feelings about Trump's crackdown in the city
8/20/2025
Immigrants in Washington, D.C., have mixed feelings about the federal policing surge. Some support the goal of reducing crime, but are upset at people being snatched off the streets.
Duration:00:03:54
Health innovations play a role in improving living standards and the economy
8/20/2025
Health innovations are everywhere. From a cancer vaccine to an Alzheimer's blood test to a life-changing exoskeleton, we take you on a tour of the economics of health technology.
Duration:00:03:32
Documentation doesn't support Justice Department's claims in Colo. gang case
8/20/2025
The U.S. Justice Department says it's taking strong action against a Venezuelan gang in Colorado. Its package of indictments tells another story.
Duration:00:04:21
A mass grave, an unwed mothers home, and the Catholic Church in Ireland
8/20/2025
Ireland is excavating a mass grave where nearly 800 infants are believed to have been buried in a septic tank behind a home for unwed mothers.
Duration:00:08:11
Fish may experience pleasure while being cleaned by other fish, study shows
8/20/2025
A new study finds that fish may get pleasure from being cleaned by other fish -- perhaps like the experience of getting a massage.
Duration:00:04:01
Dependent on foreign sales, U.S. wheat farmers hoping longtime partners stick with them
8/20/2025
As President Trump's tariffs kick in, American companies that rely on imports are worried about rising costs and passing them onto consumers. But some U.S. exporters are worried too.
Duration:00:07:52
Trump calls for resignation of Fed governor in latest line of attack
8/20/2025
President Trump is calling for the resignation of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after a Trump ally accused her of making false statements on mortgage applications.
Duration:00:03:56
Amanda Knox joins forces with Monica Lewinsky to bring her story to television
8/20/2025
Amanda Knox was just 20 years old in 2007 when her British roommate was found dead in their apartment. A new Hulu series dramatizes the story of her wrongful murder conviction.
Duration:00:05:02
Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream
8/20/2025
Nerd has been part of our lexicon for three-quarters of a century, its geeky meaning embodied by some of the most recognizable characters in film and TV, but its origin story is a bit murky.
Duration:00:02:28
A growing number of 20-somethings are getting what's known as 'baby Botox'
8/19/2025
A growing number of 20-somethings are trying to stop wrinkles from forming on their face with a preventative treatment known as "baby Botox," which freezes facial muscles to limit movement.
Duration:00:03:40
Too much to pack, not enough hugs: A Kenyan man's last 48 hours in America
8/19/2025
Samuel Kangethe has lived in the U.S. for nearly two decades, but an unresolved immigration case has made him deportable. He's decided to return to Kenya, leaving his wife and three children behind.
Duration:00:04:48
A remembrance of Dale Webster, who surfed for 40 years
8/19/2025
Friends remember Dale Webster, who surfed every day for decades, and who died this month at the age of 76.
Duration:00:02:03
Climate change brings tropical fruits to high-altitude Mexico City
8/19/2025
Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some garden surprises.
Duration:00:03:51
The International Association of Chiefs of Police calls for more transparency from ICE
8/19/2025
The International Association of Chiefs of Police has issued two resolutions focused on ICE agents' use of face masks and heated comments around policing coming from influential leaders. Ari Shapiro speaks with Terrence Cunningham, a retired police chief and head of the IACP.
Duration:00:04:30
This year's U.S. Open is a redemption of sorts for American Taylor Townsend
8/19/2025
American tennis player Taylor Townsend is gearing up for the U.S. Open. She'll take to the court as the top-ranked doubles player. Her story is one of resilience and overcoming preconceived notions.
Duration:00:03:42
In France, debate heats up over air conditioning
8/19/2025
The politics of air conditioning in France, as the country basks in yet another heatwave.
Duration:00:03:42