All Things Considered
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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.
Israeli airstrike hits a medical center in central Beirut
by Jane Arraf
In Lebanon, Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least seven medical and rescue workers. The Lebanese government accuses Israel of targeting Lebanon’s already stretched infrastructure.
Big, mysterious, harmless Joro spiders have made themselves at home in Georgia
by Martin Matheny
The Japanese Joro spider has made it's home in Georgia. Its big, beautiful, harmless to people, shy and rapidly growing in numbers. It's invasive, but it is not yet clear what harm it can cause.
Beekeepers struggle to keep crops pollinated after half their colonies died last year
by Allison Aubrey
A national survey shows U.S. beekeepers lost about half of their colonies in 2022. A beekeeper talks about the important role bees play in our food supply.
Scientists have found part of the brain that triggers out-of-body experiences
by Jon Hamilton
Scientists have pinpointed a special part of the brain that, when stimulated, appears to produce out-of-body experiences.
A hairstylist's act of trust gave a woman the confidence she needed
Trying to regain custody of her son and a job, Susan Haas needed a haircut and color. She promised to pay back a stylist if she did the job for free. The confidence helped her get her son and a job.
The history of the American anthem 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'
From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones.
How America's debate over student loans has changed over the decades
At the start of the 20th century, only the most privileged could afford to go to college. Today, millions of students pursue higher education, but collectively they owe $1.7 trillion in debt.
The factors behind the huge resurgence of women in the workforce
by Scott Horsley
The pandemic was hard on working women, but they've come roaring back into the labor force. The share of working-age women who have jobs or want one hit an all-time high in May.
Joseph Pedott, man behind the ch-ch-ch Chia Pet, dies at 91
Joseph Pedott, the advertising executive who popularized the Chia Pet, died June 22 at age 91.
The civil unrest in Senegal as protesters face force from militarized police
by Ricci Shryock
Senegal has seen months of unrest, fueled by political and economic insecurity. There, predominantly young protesters are being met with force by an increasingly militarized police.
Mexico's ban on tortillas made using GMO corn is an argument that can be tasted
by Eyder Peralta
Mexico will no longer allow tortillas to be made with genetically modified corn. This story involves a trade spat — worth billions — with the U.S. and a tradition that spans millennia.
#MeToo in Taiwan: Over 100 public accusations of sexual violence in the last month
by Emily Feng
More than 100 accusations of sexual harassment and assault have rocked Taiwan's media, music and political circles — showing the gap between laws meant to protect victims and their implementation.
Colorado's new alert system is helping to locate missing Indigenous people
by Matt Bloom
A new alert system for missing Native American people in Colorado reports some success. Indigenous people have far higher rates of unsolved missing persons cases than others nationwide.