
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.

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.
Remembering Felice Picano, author and publisher who championed LGBT literature
by Jeffrey Pierre
Writer and trailblazer Felice Picano has died at 81. He wrote fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and screenplays and founded one of the U.S.'s first publishers focused LGBT writers.
Two astronauts are finally returning from an unexpectedly long stay at the ISS
by Geoff Brumfiel
After months in space, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally scheduled to return home in a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday evening.
Democrats aren't unified in their response to President Trump's executive actions
by Domenico Montanaro
Democrats have grown increasingly frustrated with party leadership, which is struggling to find its footing in opposing President Trump's quick and broad actions.
'The White Lotus' actor Natasha Rothwell talks about her parents' influence on her
Actor Natasha Rothwell of The White Lotus reflects on experiences that have shaped her life, including the influence her parents had on her.
Here's what happened in the phone call between Trump and Putin
by Asma Khalid
President Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke Tuesday about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine as analysts voiced skepticism about Putin's motivations.
Researchers fear grants for studies on health disparities may be cut in anti-DEI push
by Yuki Noguchi
The Trump administration's broad definition of DEI could also impact health outcomes for rural White Americans
German parliament votes for massive increase in defense funding despite debt fears
by Esme Nicholson
In Germany, lawmakers have approved changes to the constitution to allow for unprecedented spending on defense. The historic vote brings an end to decades of austerity.
Trump administration's USAID cuts have implications for humanitarian workers worldwide
by Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.
Rwanda faces growing pressure for role in Democratic Republic of Congo conflict
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Rwanda is widely believed to be backing the rebel group that's taken over much of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past two months. The DRC has asked groups to sever ties with Rwanda.
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
by Alina Selyukh
The fast-fashion chain Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and is preparing to close all of its stores.