All Things Considered

Thundercat On 'It Is What It Is,' Losing Mac Miller And Learning To Do Nothing

By Michel Martin & Michael Radcliffe • 6 hours ago

Stephen Bruner, better known as Thundercat, is one of the music industry's most eclectic and prolific collaborators. Over the past five years, the virtuosic bass player has worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar to Michael McDonald. His latest album, It Is What It Is, was released on Friday and it features the same expansive range of genres and styles.

Former FHA Commissioner On Rent And Mortgages During The Pandemic

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, with all that's going on in the world, we know this is time for some new music, this time from singer and bass player Stephen Bruner, better known as Thundercat.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BLACK QUALLS")

THUNDERCAT: (Singing) I'm not living in fear, just being honest. 'Cause (ph) there's no more living in fear, no more living in fear if we don't talk about it.

Public Concern Over Government-Enforced Coronavirus Containment

By Frank Langfitt, Eyder Peralta & Anthony Kuhn • 7 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, with all that's going on in the world, we know this is time for some new music, this time from singer and bass player Stephen Bruner, better known as Thundercat.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BLACK QUALLS")

THUNDERCAT: (Singing) I'm not living in fear, just being honest. 'Cause (ph) there's no more living in fear, no more living in fear if we don't talk about it.

How Mexico Is Responding To The Coronavirus Outbreak

By Carrie Kahn • Apr 3, 2020

Questions About How To Give Back During The Pandemic

Jared Kushner's Role In Coronavirus Response Draws Scrutiny

By Franco Ordoñez • Apr 3, 2020

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, made a rare appearance during yesterday's coronavirus briefing. He criticized governors for not having a handle on their supplies of masks and ventilators.

Wedding Planners And Vendors — Not To Mention Couples — Scramble To Adapt

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European Union Restricts Export Of Medical Gear, Threatening Countries Which Need It

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How To Play Sports Safely During The Coronavirus Outbreak

By Tom Goldman • Apr 2, 2020

Listener Questions About COVID-19 Testing

By Rob Stein • Apr 2, 2020

What Happened Today: Another Unprecedented Jump In Unemployment

By Jim Zarroli • Apr 2, 2020

Listener Questions About Adapting K-12 Education During The Epidemic

By Anya Kamenetz • Apr 2, 2020

Report: Trump Organization Seeks Financial Help During Coronavirus Outbreak

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Iconic Gaming Franchise Returns With 'Half-Life: Alyx'

By Vincent Acovino • Apr 2, 2020

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Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit

By Frannie Kelley • Apr 2, 2020

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Fans Turn To Marble Racing For A Spectator Sports Fix

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Many of you do not need the reminder sports leagues around the world are suspended - no NBA, no Olympics, no Wimbledon. We won't get ahead of ourselves and talk about the NFL. But there is something to fill that competitive void.

Questions About Pregnancy And Giving Birth During The Epidemic

By Sacha Pfeiffer • Apr 1, 2020

How The Epidemic Is Affecting The 2020 Census

By Hansi Lo Wang • Apr 1, 2020

Caribou On 'Suddenly' And The Inspirational Beauty Of Glenn Copeland

By Ari Shapiro & Mano Sundaresan • Apr 1, 2020

"Home," the first single from Caribou's latest album Suddenly, has taken on an unexpected meaning. As millions of Americans sit under self-quarantine at home and may be reaching for music as a form of solace, you could hear the refrain — "I'm home" — as either a cry or a reassurance.

Coronavirus Updates: Congress Considers More Action, Scientists React

By Richard Harris & Franco Ordoñez • Apr 1, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus

By David Folkenflik • Apr 1, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the president's top advisers on how to tackle the coronavirus spread, so it's hard to imagine he has many free moments in his day. Yet he is spending a lot of time giving interviews.

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