All Things Considered

Directors pick the soundtracks for NPR's shows. Here are their own 2023 playlists

5:00am December 28, 2023

Have you ever listened to NPR and wondered who chooses those songs you hear between stories and interviews? We've asked four directors to curate playlists and set a mood.

Ólafur Arnalds performs a Tiny Desk Concert on July 3, 2018 (Eric Lee/NPR).

Music & Culture

Ólafur Arnalds: Tiny Desk Concert

5:12pm July 19, 2018

by Bob Boilen

The Icelandic composer is joined by two "ghost" pianists, making mysterious and memorable music at the Tiny Desk.

President Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May.

Politics & Government

High Risk, High Reward For Trump's Meeting With North Korea's Kim Jong Un

4:41pm March 09, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Experts cautiously welcomed the news of the meeting. But they warn about raising expectations and that preparation is key, something that is not one of the administration's demonstrated strengths.

Human Interest

Veteran 'All Things Considered' Host Robert Siegel Retires From An 'Honorable Trade'

5:29pm January 04, 2018

by David Ford

This week, we say farewell to one of the most recognizable voices in radio.

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Robert Siegel, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, will be leaving his role in 2018.

Robert Siegel Stepping Down As 'All Things Considered' Host In 2018

11:25am April 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Siegel has spent more than 40 years at NPR — and more than three decades as host of All Things Considered. He says he will be leaving that role in January to "begin a new phase of life."

(From left) Renee Chaney, visitor Louisa Parker, Linda Wertheimer and Kris Mortensen, in the first All Things Considered studio in 1972.

First Episode Of 'All Things Considered' Is Headed To Library Of Congress

7:49pm March 29, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The NPR program's inaugural 1971 broadcast has been added to the National Recording Registry, alongside other "aural treasures" like Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow." Take a listen to the first show!

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Human Interest

NPR's Kelly McEvers On Syria, #15Girls, And Hosting All Things Considered

12:46pm October 28, 2015

by Sean Bueter

By now, public radio listeners know Kelly McEvers.

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Melissa Block reporting in China in 2008. She was on a reporting trip to southwest China when a massive earthquake hit, leaving some 90,000 dead or missing.

Melissa Block Looks Back On More Than 12 Years Hosting 'All Things Considered'

7:11pm August 14, 2015

by Melissa Block

Friday marks Melissa Block's last day anchoring All Things Considered. She shares some of her favorite interview moments over her 12 1/2 years hosting the show.

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National

New Hosts To Join NPR's 'All Things Considered'

10:52am July 09, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Correspondents Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers will join veteran hosts Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish on weekdays. Michel Martin is slated to become the new weekend host.