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NPR All Things Considered
All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features 7 days a week.
Episodes
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How China tried to control the narrative on the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet
Reporting over so-called "the Great Firewall," a journalist details how to report for a global audience from Beijing despite tight obstacles imposed by the…
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She left Canada to support ISIS. Now she's back and trying to rebuild a life
A young Canadian mother shares her memories of being an ISIS bride, and her harrowing escape from the extremist group.
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REMEMBERING LOVED ONES KILLED IN UNITED 93 CRASH
On September 11, 2001 Lori Guadagno lost her brother on flight United 93. 25 years later, the crash site is a place where she feels a sense of connection that…
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Cost of living has gone up 3.4% in the last year
A new report shows the cost of living in August was up 3.4% from a year ago. Investors think stubborn inflation makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve…
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Yemen's Houthis say they now control land that overlooks a key shipping route
Yemen's Houthis have overrun Saudi-backed forces to consolidate control along a Red Sea shipping strait.
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Ethics watchdogs await RFK Jr.'s financial report
Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s annual financial disclosure is late. When it posts, the public could learn how much he has earned from a vaccine-related lawsuit…
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What it takes to make a new — branded — tomato
Why is the grocery store produce aisle filling up with branded fruits and vegetables, like honeycrisp apples and cuties oranges? We watch the effort to make…
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The other side of 9/11: Afghans reckon with America's long shadow
It's been nearly 25 years since the start of the U.S- led invasion of Afghanistan. NPR returns to Kabul to see how Afghans, now back under Taliban rule, are…
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Rubio visits new right wing governments in Latin America
The shift to the right in Latin America is reshaping the U.S. approach to drug trafficking — a shift on display this week as Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
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For swing voters in Michigan, Trump's Canada tariffs feel personal
Swing voters in Michigan are sour on the economy — and President Trump's handling of it. That's one takeaway from a pair of focus groups this week.
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An Oregon nonprofit harvests fruit from backyards and parks for people in need
In the Portland area, one nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes and distributes it to people in need.
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Mayor of the 'Air Capital of the World' reacts to Trump's threats against Bombardier
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu about President Trump's tariff war with Canada, Bombardier aircrafts, and the trade war's potential…
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The intelligence community changed after 9/11. Where is it now?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks changed the nation's approach to national security. NPR's May Louise Kelly speaks with four U.S. officials about the intelligence…
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How shofars became the spiritual soundtrack of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's…
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Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
President Trump heads to Ireland hoping for a little diplomacy as he watches a tournament at his golf club in Doonbeg.
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9/11 defendants are still in legal limbo
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the case against the alleged co-conspirators still hasn't gone to trial. We explain why.
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25 years since 9/11, remembrances and a pledge to never forget
Events to honor the nearly 3,000 who perished on 9/11 and more are underway Friday, including in New York City.
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As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC…
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The U.S.-Canada trade war is creating a headache for auto-parts makers
For decades, the U.S. and Canadian auto supply chains have been tightly woven together. The trade war is threatening to unravel a complex system.
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Former Anthropic researcher outlines threat of AI going rogue
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at the AI company Anthropic who resigned in protest over the dangers of AI.
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How Gillian Anderson opened her mind to desires that go far beyond a person's sex life
Gillian Anderson is known for her work in X-Files and The Crown. But her role in Sex Education convinced her that she wanted to encourage women to talk about…
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Two Juilliard students created a global art project in the wake of 9/11
Sing for Hope, which creates artist-decorated pianos and puts them in public spaces for everyone to enjoy, started after two Juilliard students thought about…
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This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records
Scientists say that August was the hottest month ever recorded globally. In the U.S., summer temperatures also shattered heat records.
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Amid war and sanctions, unemployment worsens in Iran
As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, Iranians face increasing layoffs and a rising unemployment rate.
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After court flurry, Missouri officials set aside GOP redistricting
After a flurry of court maneuvers, the Republican redistricting of U.S. House seats in Missouri is blocked. It's a win for Democrats fighting to win control of…
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'The gloves were off.' What America did to stay safe after 9/11
Did America sacrifice too much to stay safe after the 9/11 terror attacks?
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'Junk fees' make buying a home even more expensive
Real estate agents are sounding the alarm on a growing fee they say home buyers should not pay.
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Here's what to know about the NFL season
The NFL regular season has kicked off. Among this year's changes, the league is rolling out a new three-strike policy for dangerous tackles.
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Anti-Muslim rhetoric is finding a growing foothold in GOP messaging ahead of November
GOP ads around the country for state and federal campaigns have featured themes on combating "Radical Islam" and "Sharia law," and warning of "Islamic…
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In divided times, Gov. Cox prescribes passionate disagreement, minus contempt
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Spencer Cox, Republican governor of Utah, about his new book, Off Ramp, and his vision for peacemaking.
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A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived
An extremely well preserved fossil feather could reveal why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid, and others did not.
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Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest
Barbara Keating died aboard one of the planes that hijackers slammed into the World Trade Center. Her remains were finally identified last year, and her family…
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One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. But as his supporters reflect on the past year, some paint a more complicated…
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Vance, Trump issue plea for Americans to vote Republican on last night of convention
President Trump again touted his "Trump dividend" in his closing speech at the Republican convention. Vice President Vance used his remarks to urge voters to…
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25 years after 9/11, a reporter digs through the WNYC recordings from that day
Each year, fewer Americans remember 9/11. The radio archives of WNYC take us to Ground Zero as the planes hit.
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Investigators release information from flight data recorder in Miami plane crash
Safety investigators are releasing new details about the moments before the deadly cargo plane crash in Miami on Sunday, raising questions about the actions of…
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After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The nearly 230-foot long Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English…
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After a bicycle crash, some motorcyclists stopped to help
A photojournalist was stuck, injured and without cell service, after he crashed into a boulder on his bicycle in Scotland. Three motorcyclists stopped to help.
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How television and literature wrestled with 9/11
Over the past 25 years, books and television series have reflected the events and fallout from 9/11 in both direct and indirect ways.
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It's been 23 years since an American man last won the U.S. Open. That may change soon
An American man is guaranteed to make the final of the U.S. Open after Ben Shelton's win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Shelton…
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Comedian Stavros Halkias talks new Netflix special, politics and the manosphere
Comedian and actor Stavros Halkias speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about his new stand up comedy special, Uncle Stav.
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Retired WNBA legend Tina Charles shares who to watch in FIBA World Cup
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is underway in Germany. NPR's Scott Detrow and retired WNBA legend Tina Charles break down the brackets.
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Anthropic researcher resigns amid AI safety concerns
A researcher at the AI company Anthropic resigned with a warning that the entire artificial intelligence industry is designing tools that humans will soon lose…
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Are we any closer to detecting dark matter?
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with theoretical astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan of Yale University about a strange blip recorded by a dark matter detector in…
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Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
Republicans' first midterm convention, being touted as a "Trumpapalooza" by the Republican Party chairman, kicks off in Dallas with a program focused heavily…
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A new report finds many Chinese provinces are reducing their use of coal
China is the world's largest emitter of planet-warming pollution. But a new report this week finds the country is transitioning away from fossil fuels…
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Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps
A Trump census proposal would stop asking about race and exclude millions of U.S. residents from a count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole…
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Smithsonian Secretary on his retirement and the future of the organization
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Lonnie G. Bunch, III, the Smithsonian Secretary, who announced he is retiring after 38 years of service with the institution. He…
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What we know about the deadly flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border
Nearly 100 people are dead, and many more are missing, after an avalanche of ice and rock blocked a Himalayan river valley, triggering massive flash floods in…
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Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each…
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The White House's preferred economic tools are hitting snags
Tariffs and export controls have been the Trump administration's main economic security tools. Neither is working very well right now.
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Why many Black Americans feel a special kinship with Dolly Parton
The late superstar Dolly Parton had an incredible legacy in American culture. That was even true from a Black American viewpoint. The Black Wall Street Times'…
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Amid rising threats, a WNBA team calls in experts on violent extremism
The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by…
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Dolly Parton's Tennessee hometown remembers their hero
People in Sevierville, Tenn., remember their hometown girl, Dolly Parton — not only for her songs, but for her lifetime of generosity to the place she came…
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Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win
Darline Graham won her primary runoff in the race to replace her late brother in the US Senate. And President Trump can again tout the power of his endorsement.
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Meta settlement means new restrictions on nighttime and school-time scrolling for kids
Can the changes to Facebook and Instagram announced in the Meta settlement make a difference for the mental health of young people?
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In Louisiana, NDAs covered up a data center deal that residents didn't know was coming
Residents of tiny Boyce, La., yelled at local officials for signing agreements that hid a pending deal for a data center. NDAs, common in Louisiana data center…
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Hollywood's summer box office is glowing, but the numbers come with startling caveats
Theaters have had something for everyone this summer, and fans are paying top dollar for formats like IMAX. There are also fewer moviegoers, fewer movies, and…
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Meta agrees to $17 billion settlement and new protections for teens
Meta and the attorneys general of four states have reached a $17 billion settlement in a landmark federal trial over child safety issues on Facebook and…
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Colorado AG calls notification limits most important part of Meta settlement
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser about the states' settlement with Meta over children's safety and their apps.