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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 four 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 weekday the two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro and Juana Summers. In 1977, ATC expanded to seven days a week with a one-hour show on Saturdays and Sundays.
During each broadcast, stories and reports come to listeners from NPR reporters and correspondents based throughout the United States and the world. The hosts interview newsmakers and contribute their own reporting. Rounding out the mix are the disparate voices of a variety of commentators.
All Things Considered has earned many of journalism's highest honors, including the George Foster Peabody Award, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award and the Overseas Press Club Award.
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The Restored and Rediscovered film festival begins Monday at the Jacob Burns Film Festival in New York City. It's meant to put a spotlight on movies that have been since lost.
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As Indian six-week-long elections continue, critics are accusing the ruling Hindu nationalist BJP of incitement against the Muslim minority.
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Sam Rubin, one of Los Angeles' most beloved entertainment broadcasters, died on Friday at the age of 64. He joined KTLA 5's morning news team in 1991, interviewing actors and musicians.
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Complex patients who need long-term care are struggling to find care in skilled nursing facilities. Researchers say staffing shortages play a huge role.
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Far right parties in Europe are poised to do well in European parliament elections in early June. The populist refrain of leaving the EU has been replaced by talk of transforming the bloc from within.
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Two new reports show the fentanyl crisis isn't easing, as drug cartels continue to flood U.S. communities with the deadly illicit opioid often disguised as fake prescription pills.
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A joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony was held to honor victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict. About 150 families have joined a group of bereaved Israelis and Palestinians despite criticism.
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Girl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
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President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
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The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces.
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Companies in China are using deepfake technology to create avatars of dead relatives and loved ones. Does the technology help or hurt the grieving process?
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NPR's Scott Detrow chats with Barbara Perry and Bernard Tamas about the history of third-party candidates running for the White House and how they compare to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign.