All Things Considered
Hear KUOW and NPR award-winning hosts and reporters from around the globe present some of the nation's best reporting of the day's events, interviews, analysis and reviews.
Episodes
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Even defense and national security employees aren't safe from DOGE's workforce cuts
President Trump and Elon Musk say they want to cut any excessive government spending. That includes sweeping cuts to the federal workforce, even those working in defense and national security.
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Trump administration presses Ukraine for a rare metals deal in exchange for aid
As President Trump presses Ukraine to quickly end a war started by Russia, the Ukrainian government readies an agreement to sell rare-earth metals to the U.S. in exchange for continued aid.
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A Vermont choir shows that people with aphasia who struggle to speak can still sing
People who've had strokes or traumatic brain injuries often live with aphasia: difficulty using language, both written and spoken. But music mostly originates in the undamaged hemisphere of the brain.
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Trump has gone after DEI programs. But DEI consultants say demand was already dropping
President Trump has vowed to end federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Those who work in DEI consulting say that demand was already falling off and the field was shifting.
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Widespread concern among U.S. allies in Munich about Ukraine policy, foreign aid
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about what he's hearing from and discussing with U.S. allies during the Munich Security Conference.
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Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.
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Here's how Trump's Faith Office and task force against 'anti-Christian bias' may work
Two executive orders from Trump address religion directly. One forms a task force to counter "anti-Christian bias" in the federal government. The other establishes a Faith Office in the White House.
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A teacher-turned-lawmaker shares Valentines at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Love connection? Probably not. This Valentine's Day, one Wisconsin lawmaker is trying to bring colleagues together on politics, no matter the party.
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Vance speech gets a cool reception from European leaders at Munich Security Conference
Top U.S. cabinet members are attending the Munich Security Conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European leaders.
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Palestinian prisoners released during ceasefire report harassment by Israel
Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees released during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.
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Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management is a petroleum industry lobbyist
President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees a lot of domestic energy production, is a petroleum industry lobbyist who contributed to Project 2025.
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Meet the neuroscientist looking for whale and dolphin brains along Brazil's coastline
Neuroscientist Kamilla Souza is bringing the study of whale and dolphin brains to her home country of Brazil. Now there's a team of Brazilian scientists intent on understanding the marine mammals.