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All Things Considered

All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country. Every weekday the two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, Audie Cornish, Mary Louise Kelly, and Ari Shapiro. In 1977, ATC expanded to seven days a week with a one-hour show on Saturdays and Sundays, which is hosted by Michel Martin.

Every weekday, local host, Peter Biello, and national hosts present two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special -- sometimes quirky -- features from NHPR and NPR.

Trump Questions Harris' Eligibility To Be The Vice Presidential Candidate

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President Trump appeared to raise questions about whether Kamala Harris was eligible to be the vice presidential candidate following an op-ed that incorrectly raised doubts about her eligibility.

DOJ Investigation Finds Yale Discriminating Against Applicants On The Basis Of Race

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Melissa Korn of The Wall Street Journal about a Justice Department investigation that found Yale University is discriminating against Asian American and white applicants.

U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic

New data from around the U.S. confirms that drug overdoses are spiking during the coronavirus pandemic, rising by roughly 18%.

Reports collected in real time by the Washington, D.C.-based group ODMAP — the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program, located at the University of Baltimore — also found a significant spike in the number of fatal overdoses.

"Overdose clusters have shifted from traditional centralized urban locations to adjacent and surrounding suburban and rural areas," said ODMAP program manager Aliese Alter.

Inventor Of The Pixel Russell Kirsch Dies At 91

Russell Kirsch was one of the scientists who built the U.S. government's first computer and laid the groundwork for digital photography. He died Tuesday at 91.

Some Conferences Are Determined: There Will Be College Football This Fall

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The Big Ten and Pac-12 have canceled their football seasons this fall, but other college conferences said they're determined to play — and they believe they can do so safely.

How Enslavers' And Slaves' Descendants Became Friends

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How The Media Handled The Selection Of Kamala Harris As Biden's Running Mate

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Trump Opposes Boosting Postal Service Funding To Block Expansion Of Mail-In Voting

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President Trump has stepped up his assault on both mail-in voting and the U.S. Postal Service. He stated that without additional money to fund both, Democrats will be unable to expand mail-in voting.

'Boys State' Documentary Explores What Teens Learn About Democracy

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Boys State documentary explores how a group of Texas teens participated in the American Legion program to learn about democracy by organizing political parties and running a mock government.

Under Prosecution For Spreading The Coronavirus

By Apoorva Mittal • 2 hours ago

Some religious gatherings worldwide have turned into coronavirus-spreading events. India is allegedly prosecuting members of an Islamic group, including some Americans, for spreading the virus.

Apoorva Mittal reported this story as a justice reporting fellow at the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting.

Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Restrictions On Methane Emissions

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The Trump administration is ending Obama-era restrictions on emissions of methane, a potent climate-warming gas. Some oil and gas giants oppose the move, but smaller companies welcome it.

Parents On How They Are Bracing For Another Semester Of Distance Learning

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with parents from around the country about how they're preparing for another semester of remote learning.

Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Make 1st Joint Appearance

By • Aug 12, 2020

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Democrats formally introduced their presidential ticket today in Delaware. That is where Joe Biden and his newly named running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris, delivered remarks. Biden announced yesterday he was picking Harris to be the first woman of color on the ticket of a major political party. Here's what he had to say today.

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Coronavirus Victims: Sister Of The Civil Rights Movement Winifred Fredericks

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WINIFRED FREDERICKS: Well, my name is Winifred Fredericks, also known as Sister Nandy. That's my name that I acquired during the civil rights struggle.

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Play It Forward: Indigo Girls' Amy Ray And Emily Saliers On Their 45-Year Kinship

By & • Aug 12, 2020

We're back with season two of Play It Forward, where we talk with artists about their music and the artists they're thankful for. The band Indigo Girls has shaped a generation of singer-songwriters.

Georgia Parents Rethink Kids Going To School After Year's Rough Start

By • Aug 12, 2020

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U.S. Is At Risk Of Beirut-Like Explosion, Experts Warn

By • Aug 12, 2020

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How Journalists Congregating Into 'Microbubbles' Affects Quality Of News Reporting

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By the fall of 2016, the mainstream news world had made up its mind.

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UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER #1: Hillary Clinton now well in excess of what she needs to win.

Rural Missouri Communities Struggle To Fight The Coronavirus

By • Aug 12, 2020

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How Census Undercount Can Negatively Affect Communities Across The U.S.

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What TV Programs To Expect This Fall

By • Aug 12, 2020

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Even In Pandemic, German Consumers Reluctant To Abandon Using Cash

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The pandemic has changed so much about our daily lives. In Germany, because of hygiene concerns, consumers are under pressure to abandon their habit of using cash for most transactions. As Esme Nicholson reports from Berlin, many are resisting.

What Do Americans With South Asian Heritage Think Of Kamala Harris As VP Pick?

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Georgia Might Elect A Supporter Of QAnon Conspiracy Theory To Congress

By • Aug 12, 2020

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Riots That Followed Anti-Racism Protests Come At Great Cost To Black-Owned Businesses

By • Aug 12, 2020

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Rep. Jim Clyburn Comments On Biden's Decision To Pick Harris As His Running Mate

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Kamala Harris: 1st California Democrat On A Major Party Presidential Ticket

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Trump Tweets His Campaign's Ad Targeting Harris Minutes After Biden Announces VP Pick

By • Aug 11, 2020

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And let's pick up on the question of quite how the White House and the sitting president are going to react to today's big news of the pick of Kamala Harris. I want to bring in NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.

Kamala Harris Is 1st Woman Of Color On A Major Party Presidential Ticket

By • Aug 11, 2020

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Former Senator On Why Kamala Harris Might Be Right VP Pick

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Many Americans got to know Harris when she ran for president earlier in this political cycle. Our next guest got to know her as a colleague - former Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Sen. McCaskill, good to speak to you.

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