All Things Considered

Listeners Share Their Stories Of Random Acts Of Kindness During The Pandemic

By editor • 15 hours ago

Experts Help Listeners Make Tough Choices During The Pandemic, Continued

By editor • 15 hours ago

Experts Help Listeners Make Tough Choices During The Pandemic

By editor • 15 hours ago

What Movies Hollywood Prepared For The Reopening Of Theaters

By Bob Mondello • 19 hours ago

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:

Turkish President May Call Elections 2 Years Before The End Of His Term

By Peter Kenyon • 19 hours ago

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An Essential Worker Shares His Experience Of Working At A Clorox Plant

By editor • 19 hours ago

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:

In the upside-down world that we now live in, the everyday can quickly morph into the essential. That's true of institutions, industries and people, too, which is what we'll hear in today's essential worker diary.

Author Interview: 'They Were Soldiers'

By editor • May 24, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Keeping The Florida Keys Closed During The Pandemic

By editor • May 24, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, Memorial Day is tomorrow - a day to honor and remember those who died in service to the country. We wanted to talk about a new book that takes a fresh look at the aftermath of the Vietnam War. And when people think of that war, it's often framed in terms of devastation - tens of thousands killed, many more wounded physically and emotionally. And, of course, there was the political turmoil.

ProPublica Report On Chicago's Dramatic COVID-19 Health Disparities

By editor • May 24, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, Memorial Day is tomorrow - a day to honor and remember those who died in service to the country. We wanted to talk about a new book that takes a fresh look at the aftermath of the Vietnam War. And when people think of that war, it's often framed in terms of devastation - tens of thousands killed, many more wounded physically and emotionally. And, of course, there was the political turmoil.

Your No-Stress Playlist: K'Naan

By editor • May 23, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, we're going to turn to our no-stress playlist. We've been building a list of songs you've told us bring you calm during these anxious times. Today's pick comes from Twitter user Courtney Strickland (ph) This is K'Naan's "Take A Minute."

Long-Term Symptoms Of COVID-19

By editor • May 23, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Men's Soccer Returns In Germany

By editor • May 23, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

When will it be safe enough for sports to return? That's a question many fans have been asking throughout this pandemic. It's also a question that is extremely hard to answer for authorities and sports officials all over the world.

Stand-up Comedian's Advice On How To Find Joy During The Pandemic

By editor • May 22, 2020

More Tips On How To Travel Safely This Summer

By editor • May 22, 2020

Dr. Abraar Karan of Harvard Medical School and Catharine Hamm of the Los Angeles Times answer listener questions about traveling this summer.

Tips On How To Travel Safely This Summer

By editor • May 22, 2020

Dr. Abraar Karan of Harvard Medical School and Catharine Hamm of the Los Angeles Times answer listener questions about traveling this summer.

Army Scales Back In-Person Recruiting, Deploys Virus Testing Before Basic Training

By Tom Bowman • May 22, 2020

The Inglewood Army recruiting station is tucked into a strip mall in a gritty part of Los Angeles. Its neighbors are a liquor store, fast food outlets and palm trees. Inside are the familiar posters: smiling soldiers with the slogans "Army Strong" and "Army Team."

Sergeant First Class Nathan Anslow runs this station. He points to something new just inside the door. A stack of questionnaires — coronavirus screening forms. It's the first stop for potential recruits.

'He's Incredibly Confused': Parenting A Child With Autism During The Pandemic

By Courtney Dorning & Mary Louise Kelly • May 22, 2020

Living with the pandemic has been difficult for everyone: the isolation, the need to wear protective gear like masks and gloves, the adjustment to working or learning from home.

For those living with or caring for someone with severe autism, those challenges can be exponentially more difficult.

"Wearing gloves or masks, you know, things like that? That's just not going to happen here," says Feda Almaliti.

Pandemic Strikes Jazz Community

By Christian McBride • May 22, 2020

Lee Konitz, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ellis Marsalis, Wallace Roney and Henry Grimes are just a few of the jazz greats who have died in recent months from complications due to the coronavirus. Hear WBGO and Jazz Night in America's Christian McBride talk to about the toll the pandemic has taken on the jazz community, and read WBGO's Nate Chinen on the pain of grieving lost musicians during Jazz Appreciation Month in April.

Why Essential Workers Are Not Paid More After Their Jobs Got Risky

By Sarah Gonzalez • May 22, 2020

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Many essential workers are making as much money now as they were before the pandemic, before their jobs got risky. But higher-risk jobs are supposed to pay more, so why isn't it happening? Here's Sarah Gonzalez with NPR's Planet Money podcast.