All Things Considered
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Some federal employees fired under anti-DEI orders weren't doing DEI work
by Andrea Hsu
Some of the first people fired by the Trump administration are fighting back, including those targeted for work they'd done promoting diversity, equity and inclusion under the Biden administration.
Rural communities are finding new models to keep small general stores open
Some residents of Strafford, Vt., are trying to preserve their general store by buying it and hiring an operator with a promise to keep it local.
Christians in Syria celebrate the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities.
The carjacking rate has started to drop after a disturbing jump in previous years
by Martin Kaste
Crime has been dropping, nationally -- but car jackings remain higher than before the pandemic. A new study analyzes the data on this crime, which may have finally peaked in 2024.
Director Barry Jenkins talks about where he sought safety as a child
Film director Barry Jenkins draws a Wild Card question and talks about where he'd go to feel safe as a child.
In Linares, Mexico, a musical tradition made solely of drums and clarinets thrives
In a quaint, sleepy city four hours south of the Texas border, a unique musical tradition is thriving. The city of Linares is the birthplace of duos and trios composed solely of drums and clarinets.
Feeling stuffed after a big holiday meal? Try taking a walk
by Maria Godoy
During the holidays, you may want to roll from the table to the TV. Research shows even a short walk after a meal can be a big boost for health.
How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch.
by Laurel Wamsley
Loneliness is a modern, cross generational plague. And some people, are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy.
A biologist explains what humanity could learn from natural ecosystems
by Christopher Intagliata
In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.
Attacked and locked out by her boyfriend, a woman was welcomed into a family's home
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. A man invited her to join his family for their Hanukkah dinner.
The bald eagle officially becomes the U.S. bird
It wasn't until this week that Congress passed a law making the bald eagle the official U.S. bird. And one man spearheaded the effort to get this done.
Tubameister Christmas has charmed Texans and tourists for 45 years
In San Antonio, Texas, the TubaMeister Christmas invites tuba players to perform outdoors as part of the city's River Walk in one of the city's oddest, funniest holiday events.
Why major automakers are embracing Tesla's previously proprietary charging tech
by Camila Domonoske
The auto industry is embracing Tesla's charging technology. Because it will be a years-long transition, many EV owners will need adapters.