All Things Considered

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Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Heard by more than 13 million people on over 600 radio stations each week, All Things Considered is one of the most popular programs in America. Every weekday, hosts Ari Shapiro, Kelly McEvers, Robert Siegel, and local host Kimberlea Daggy, present two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special... sometimes quirky... features.

ENCORE: Coronavirus Victims: Pastor, Mentor And Mother Robbin Hardy

By editor • 2 hours ago

Robbin Hardy was a pastor and the founder of the Girls Enrichment Mentorship Services in Baton Rouge, La. She died from COVID-19 at the age 56 in April of 2020.

'The Worst I've Seen': Capitol Police Face Scrutiny For Lack Of Transparency

By • 3 hours ago

The U.S. Capitol Police have close to 2,000 uniformed officers, more than the Atlanta Police Department.

The agency's annual budget is around half a billion dollars, which is larger than the budget for the entire Detroit Police Department.

New Documentary Explores The Controversial Early Days Of 'Sesame Street'

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Marilyn Agrelo, director of the new documentary Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street, and actor Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street.

Seem Too Good To Be True? Once, A Pepsi Promotion With Big Promises Ended In Disaster

By • 4 hours ago

Have you ever dreamed of winning a promotion that seems too good to be true? From Planet Money, the podcast The Indicator has the story of a promotion that went terribly wrong for Pepsi.

A Remote Work Revolution Is Underway — But Not For Everyone

By • May 6, 2021

Last month, Ford announced it would allow staff who have been working remotely to remain remote — at least some of the time — long after the pandemic is over.

"Must be nice for them," thought Marcie Pedraza, an electrician at a Ford plant in Chicago. Like many workers across the U.S., from factories to grocery stores, working from home has never been an option for her. And that presents a challenge for companies frantically rewriting their remote work policies: How do you make the change feel fair, when not all employees can benefit?

'TCM Reframed' Looks At Beloved Old Movies Through Modern Eyes

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Sometimes when you go back to watch an older movie you love, it feels a little bit off - like, ooh, this hasn't aged well. University of Chicago film professor Jacqueline Stewart had that feeling with "Purple Rain," starring the one and only Prince.

A New Variant May Be The Cause Of India's COVID-19 Surge

By • May 6, 2021

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Oversight Board Says Facebook Must Revisit 'Arbitrary' Indefinite Trump Ban

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As Burnout Culture Weighs Down Wall Street, Young Bankers Are Rethinking Their Career

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Voting Restrictions Into Law

By • May 6, 2021

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How To Save 11 Ducklings From Your 9th-Story Balcony — Hint: You'll Need A 'Ducket'

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Look. I wouldn't know what to do if a duck started nesting in a planter on my ninth floor balcony, but Steve Stuttard, an avid bird lover and retired Royal Navy specialist, was just the man for the job.

Montana Environmentalist Is Biden's Pick To Head Bureau Of Land Management

By • May 5, 2021

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U.S. Announces Support For Waiving Intellectual Property Rights For COVID-19 Vaccines

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As Campus Life Resumes, So Does Concern Over Hazing

By , & • May 4, 2021

There were zero reported deaths from college hazing incidents in 2020, but as campuses reopen to students, there have already been two hazing-related deaths this year. Eight men face a range of charges, including involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, evidence tampering and failure to comply with underage alcohol laws, after Stone Foltz, a sophomore at Bowling Green State University, died on March 7 of alcohol poisoning.

Au Revoir, Yahoo! Answers

By , & • May 4, 2021

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On this program, we ask a lot of big questions. But we're now going to pose a few that are, well, less substantial.

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1, BYLINE: Will my laptop get heavier if I put more files on it?

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: Should spaghetti be way shorter?

As Arab Spring Unfolded On Twitter, Social Media Gained Foothold At NPR

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Texas Lawmakers Debate Measures To Protect Against Future Power Failures

By • May 4, 2021

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Beneath The Santa Monica Freeway Lies The Erasure Of Sugar Hill

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The Racist Architecture Of Homeownership: How Housing Segregation Has Persisted

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For NPR's 50th, A Listener Remembers A Story That Guides Her As A Mother

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This show had a big birthday yesterday, so we're celebrating all week. One way is by sharing stories that have stayed with you, our listeners.

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U.S.-Mexico Efforts Targeting Drug Cartels Have Unraveled, Top DEA Official Says

By • May 3, 2021

Updated May 3, 2021 at 9:51 PM ET

A senior Drug Enforcement Administration official told NPR efforts to target drug cartels operating inside Mexico have unraveled because of a breakdown in cooperation between law enforcement agencies and militaries in the two countries.

How NPR Shattered The Old Model Of Broadcast Journalism

By & • May 3, 2021

Monday, May 3, 2021, marks the 50th anniversary of NPR's first on-air original broadcast. In the last half century, NPR and Member stations have been essential, trusted sources for local events and cultural programming featuring music, local history, education and the arts. To mark this milestone, we're reflecting on — and renewing — our commitment to serve an audience that reflects America and to Hear Every Voice.

In the 50 years that All Things Considered has been on the air, the ground under journalism has shifted.

For NPR's 50th: A Listener Riveted by Earthquake 6000 Miles Away

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With this program marking 50 years on the air today, listeners shared moments they heard here that stuck with them.

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For Canice Flanagan of San Francisco, one such moment was in May 2008.

Behind The Surge In Support For Welsh Independence

By • May 3, 2021

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A top official with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration tells NPR efforts to target drug cartels in Mexico have unraveled. The culprit is a diplomatic route that's frozen joint investigations and intelligence sharing between the two countries. This comes at a time when cartels are shipping more and more fentanyl into the U.S., driving a record spike in overdose deaths. NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann reports.

There's A Rental Car Shortage In Store This Summer Travel Season

By • May 3, 2021

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What A $577 Million Settlement Will Mean For Maryland HBCUs

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With 'Trojan Horse' Animation, 'Yasuke' Creators Honor True Story Of Black Samurai

By • May 2, 2021

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Journalist Digs Into Sen. Tim Scott's 'Tidy' Origin Story After Comments On Racism

By editor • May 2, 2021

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English Soccer Starts Mass Social Media Boycott In Response To Racism

By editor • May 1, 2021

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Sharon Stone On New Memoir 'The Beauty Of Living Twice'

By editor • May 1, 2021

Sharon Stone was for years one of the poster women for classic Hollywood blond bombshell glamour, famous for a controversial scene in one of the most controversial movies of the '90s. But she is also an Oscar nominee, a mom of three and an activist who has quietly raised massive amounts of money and supplies for people living with homelessness, HIV/AIDS and other challenges.

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