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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Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles.
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President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid
The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Remembering Carl Dean, partner to Dolly Parton for more than 60 years
Carl Thomas Dean, who was with Dolly Parton for over 60 years, has died at age 82. A bank teller who had an evident crush on Dean inspired Parton's hit song "Jolene."
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At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs
the housewares industry were showing off the latest products at the annual Inspired Home Show in Chicago this week. Behind the scenes, many said Trump's sharp tariffs will likely raise prices.
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Canada and Mexico hit back as Trump administration launches trade war
The Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on America's two biggest trading partners, Mexico and Canada. Canada hit back with retaliatory tariffs and Mexico promised to follow suit.
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What to expect in President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress tonight
President Trump will give an address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here's what to expect. It's the first big speech since his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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An Algerian scientist splits his gaze between microbes and Mars
Searching for small fossils in big rocks requires specialized tools --tools that scientists could also use to look for evidence of life on Mars in rocks that may be similar on both planets.
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Why one of Greenland's biggest bands makes music in their native language
Music by the Greenlandic indie-rock band Nanook is part of the country's history of calling for social and political change through art.
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Ukrainians react to U.S. military aid pause
Ukrainians are reeling over the US suspending military aid, but Kyiv says it can manage for six months as the European Union and UK amp up support.
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New survey shows 67% of Americans support same-sex marriage
A new Public Religion Research Institute survey finds an increase in support for marriage equality among people from more conservative backgrounds. But it finds Americans split on transgender rights.
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Climate change is bringing different fish to New England — but can fishermen keep up?
Climate change is warming the oceans off the New England coast and bringing new species of fish. This could bring new opportunities for fishermen. But fishermen and regulators are falling behind.
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At the Supreme Court, justices are skeptical of Mexico's arguments against gunmakers
Mexico is accusing the gunmakers of aiding and abetting the gushing pipeline of military-style weapons from the U.S. to Mexican cartels.
