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On May 3, 1971, at 5 p.m., All Things Considered debuted on 90 public radio stations.
In the more than five decades since, almost everything about the program has changed, from the hosts, producers, editors and reporters to the length of the program, the equipment used and even the audience.
However there is one thing that remains the same: each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country. Every day the show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow. In 1977, ATC expanded to seven days a week.
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President Trump announced new tariffs of 25% on imported autos. The move is intended to encourage auto manufacturers to build factories in the United states.
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Muslims have been observing Ramadan, a time known for increased generosity. But in Pakistan's largest city, the spirit of Ramadan has also fueled a migration trend among charity seekers.
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In just 7 years, Peanut the Squirrel went from being an anonymous street rodent, to a famous influencer, to a billion dollar cryptocurrency. His story is a parable of the modern attention economy.
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The news of the leak to a reporter of life-and-death operational details lands differently with veterans and active duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant "spillage" incidents.
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Each spring, hundreds of thousands of swans, geese, cranes and other waterfowl descend on a Montana lake on their way to the Arctic. A small town festival draws thousands of bird fans.
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More than three-quarters of U.S. oil wells, collectively, make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of how small their output is. But they're a big deal.
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President Trump has signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Voting rights advocates argue the order doesn't allow birth certificates to be used as documentation.
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On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we all think about but don't often talk about. Actor Uzo Aduba tells us about a moment when she realized her mom was only human.
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The markets have fallen lately. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra explains why that's not a good idea -- and what to do instead.
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The Atlantic magazine published a group chat with the defense secretary that had details on U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. Democrats called for resignations while many Republicans said it's no big deal.