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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org [http://plus.npr.org/]. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Consider This.

15 HOURS AGO

9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn?

After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States. Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and weathered the financial crisis of 2008. What did Russia and China l...

9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn?

1 DAYS AGO

Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi

This week, the popular prediction market known as Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for life and fined him more than 70-thousand dollars — after he engaged in insider trading on the site. That came as no shock to NPR technology corresponde...

Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi

2 DAYS AGO

The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?

A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023. The deliberations took nearly seven days - and revealed tension among the jury. What does the mistrial reveal about where thi...

The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?

3 DAYS AGO

Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist, has died. She was 92. Throughout her life, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes, advocated for women’s equality and founded numerous feminist organizations. What will her legacy be? ...

Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem

4 DAYS AGO

How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?

On Monday, Pierre Damas Bel died. His family believes he died by suicide, motivated by the loss of his temporary protected status -- a loss that many Haitian immigrants experienced earlier this summer. As a result, President Trump’s immigration policies h...

How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?

5 DAYS AGO

What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?

President Trump has touted his agreement with Venezuela as the greatest oil deal in the world. Behind the deal is a company - and a man - who energy analysts say may not be up for the task of developing Venezuela's vast oil reserves. What more do we know...

What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?

6 DAYS AGO

What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?

Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children. Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the D...

What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?

Aug 30

Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?

President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing. This episod...

Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?

Aug 28

President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?

In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run. This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challen...

President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?

Aug 27

As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?

The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing. Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier. What do we know about the link between the disaster in Nepal and climate change? This episode was produced by ...

As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?

Aug 26

Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?

The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work. Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of young people? Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook an...

Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?

Aug 25

Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time. With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Parton was one of country music's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to ...

Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton

Aug 24

The world leader saying no to President Trump

The United States was scheduled to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion worth of goods. But then, about a week ago, President Trump took to Truth Social to exclaim — with capital letters and exclamation points — that Canada a...

The world leader saying no to President Trump

Aug 23

Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order?

For years, President Trump has been openly criticizing multilateral organizations like NATO and the United Nations. Criticisms like these were once rare from American presidents, since the US had such a prominent role in these organizations and the order ...

Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order?

Aug 22

A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters

As a political correspondent, NPR's Ashley Lopez regularly speaks to voters about their worries, and their dreams. But finding swing voters in swing states — the people who can decide elections — can be a difficult assignment. For this week’s Reporter’...

A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters

Aug 21

The value of community living for people with disabilities

Cody and Kaleigh Brendle grew up just inland of the Jersey Shore. The siblings, who both have disabilities, came of age knowing it is their right to live, learn and work in their community. Not long ago, millions of people like them could have been segre...

The value of community living for people with disabilities

Aug 20

The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?

The US national debt has soared to $40 trillion - a record high. How does that figure affect the lives of everyday Americans? This episode was produced by Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Ja...

The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?

Aug 19

Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?

For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working. But lately, government data shows women’s participation in the labor force has been falling. What's behind this trend - and what does it te...

Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?

Aug 18

Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media?

Concerns about social media have prompted a group of attorneys general to sue Meta. Could their case change the way social media is used? Meta’s lawyers are in federal court to defend against accusations from four state attorneys general that the company...

Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media?

Aug 17

The questions Jason Arday's life and death raise for academia

Sociology professor Jason Arday was lauded as the youngest-ever Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge in 2023. But since landing that position, he’d been, according to his family, “subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse,” stemming fr...

The questions Jason Arday's life and death raise for academia