
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.

These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch
by William Troop
Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
Letters: Genetic Experiments And Hopes For Saving Voices
by Melissa Block
Audie Cornish and Melissa Block read letters from listeners about genetic experiments and the tenuous hopes for voice-banking.
Out Of Portland, A Digital Ripple Hits U.S. News Media
by David Folkenflik
Owners of The Oregonian are shedding the identity of a daily print newspaper and emphasizing digital content instead. The shift has been received with both cheers and outrage nationwide.
Couple Stumbles Upon $10 Million Trove While Walking The Dog
Many know the joy of finding change in a sofa. Only one couple knows the feeling of finding $10 million dollars' worth of antique coins in the backyard. Rare coin expert Don Kagin discusses the find.
The Search For Drinking Water In California Has Led To The Ocean
by Nate Rott
As the state slogs through a major drought, officials look for new water sources — like desalination plants that make water from the Pacific drinkable. Opponents worry about environmental damage.
Teachers Unions Mobilize To Delay The Common Core
by Claudio Sanchez
The president of the largest U.S. teachers union is calling on school districts to delay adopting the Common Core education standards. The union's the latest group to voice concerns over Common Core.
Chris Christie's Sandy Problem
by Matt Katz
The New Jersey governor may be grabbing national headlines for the Bridgegate scandal, but it's the slow Superstorm Sandy recovery that's causing him headaches back home.
Before Lawmakers, Former Inmates Tell Their Stories
by Carrie Johnson
Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin is calling on federal and state prisons to ban solitary confinement for juveniles, pregnant women and the mentally ill. He held a hearing in Washington on Tuesday.
Amid Controversy, 'Right To Refuse' Bill Hits Governor's Desk
by Ted Robbins
Opposition in Arizona is growing against a controversial bill that would let business owners to refuse service based on religious beliefs. Gov. Jan Brewer hasn't yet decided whether to veto the bill.