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Make sense of the day. Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of All Things Considered help you consider the major stories of the day in less than 15 minutes, featuring the reporting and storytelling resources of NPR. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans feeling its effects?
By now, you've probably felt it: prices are up.The spike in gas prices have helped push annual inflation...
ListenSen. Graham's death shocked Washington. What will be his legacy?
The nation continues to react to the unexpected death of South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham...
ListenA veteran foreign correspondent looks back on a career covering conflicts
For this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, we’re listening back with Jackie Northam, one of NPR’s...
ListenThe Trump administration is changing student loans. Will it affect what people study?
July has brought a lot of changes to how the federal government handles student loans.They include how...
ListenTrump says the Iran ceasefire is ‘over.’ Is diplomacy still a viable path forward?
What a difference three weeks makes.It’s been about that long since the US and Iran agreed on a framework...
ListenAt the NATO Summit, Trump declares Iran ceasefire is ‘over’
Heading into this week's NATO summit, the big agenda item was the future of the defense alliance and...
ListenAmid serious allegations, what's next for Graham Platner's Senate campaign?
US Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign has been thrown into chaos.On Monday, Politico reported...
ListenFIFA's red card reversal: Fair play or political interference?
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange...
ListenWhat does a more European NATO mean for America’s national security?
An historic and dramatic shift is underway for NATO. As it tries to adapt to increasingly complex global...
ListenTaking gambles on Primm, Nevada
The town of Primm, Nevada was once a thriving tourist destination.Located on the Nevada-California border,...
ListenWhat's it like to search for loved ones after an earthquake?
It's been more than one week since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela.As of Wednesday, the...
ListenPresident Trump earned more than $1 billion from crypto in 2025. How?
According to recent financial disclosures, President Trump made more than $1 billion from his crypto...
ListenIn a rebuke of President Trump, the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Constitution guarantees automatic birthright citizenship to...
ListenIn two landmark rulings, the Supreme Court wades into major political battles
Today, the Supreme Court ruled on two cases that deal with major political battles. The first deals...
ListenA new bridge meant to expedite Canada-U.S. trade is built, but not open. Why?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada....
ListenBalancing the risks of catching Ebola while covering the outbreak
NPR often relies on reporters going into dangerous places to get the story. It can mean covering a...
ListenTrump's State Department spokesperson discusses the administration's foreign policy
Tommy Pigott, the State Department's spokesperson, has just returned from a trip to the Middle East. He...
ListenThe Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in two major immigration cases
Today, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in two major immigration rulings.One allows...
ListenDemocratic Socialists won big in NY. Do they offer a way forward for Democrats?
On Tuesday, Congressional candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani performed well in...
ListenAlbanians are protesting a real estate deal with ties to Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump
Every day since the beginning of June, Albanians have protested the development of a proposed luxury...
ListenAlan Greenspan was a titan among Federal Reserve chairs. What's his legacy?
Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, died Monday at his home in Washington....
ListenCan the U.S. find the strategic patience needed to end war with Iran?
High-stakes negotiations at the Lake Lucerne summit in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran have been...
ListenIn the US, who gets compensated when the government wrongs them?
It's Juneteenth – the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The team at NPR's...
ListenSen. Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans more control over AI. But how?
A small number of people have made billions from AI and control the future of this groundbreaking technology.Independent...
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