
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.

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts
by Quil Lawrence
Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs warn that crucial medical research is in jeopardy unless the Trump administration reverses course on cuts.
Art Installation Commemorates 25 Years Since Berlin Wall Lost Its Power
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
On Nov. 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall stopped being a barrier between East and West Germany, ushering in the end of communist rule across the Soviet bloc.
Liberia's 'Flags Of Convenience' Help It Stay Afloat
by Julia Simon
The weak Liberian economy has been hit by the Ebola crisis. One thing Liberia does have going for it is an unusual export — its flag. The Liberian flag is the second most popular flag flown by international cargo ships and is a huge source of revenue.
White House Will Send 1,500 Military Personnel To Iraq
by Tom Bowman
The White House authorized the deployment an additional 1,500 U.S. military personnel to Iraq to help advise that country in its fight against the so-called Islamic State, or ISIS.
Kerry To Head To Oman As Deadline On Iran Nuclear Deal Nears
by Peter Kenyon
John Kerry is headed to Oman for a crucial round of talks with Iran's foreign minister. But the political climate on both sides is making a breakthrough more difficult.
NFL Has Another Week Of Legal Turmoil
Former Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice testified at a hearing stemming from his indefinite suspension, and the criminal case against Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson ended in a plea deal.
'Grand Bargain' Will Help Save Detroit — And Its Art
by Elizabeth Blair
A federal judge in Detroit ruled favorably on the city's "grand bargain" on Friday, approving the city's exit from Bankruptcy. We look at the role foundations played in bringing it about and the Foundation for Detroit's Future, which will be set up in the wake of the verdict.
Beyond The Unemployment Rate: Look At These 5 Labor Indicators
by Sonari Glinton
The unemployment rate tells only a partial story about the labor market and the state of American workers. Five other measures provide a fuller understanding of the economy and the nation's workforce.
For Political Junkies, A (Literary) Post-Election Fix
Post-elections, Molly Antopol and Jason Sheehan reflect on the results by turning to their favorite political books, Elect Mr. Robinson for a Better World and Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.
Mexico Attorney General Says Missing Students Believed Dead
by Carrie Kahn
The 43 missing students were kidnapped in Iguala, Guererro. Suspects in the disappearance say the students were killed and their bodies burned in a large dump.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear New Health Law Challenge
by Nina Totenberg
Health care experts say an adverse ruling would be catastrophic for the health insurance program that the president has fought so hard to enact and preserve.