All Things Considered

Schedule

88.3

Monday - Friday

4:00 pm

Monday - Friday

6:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday

5:00 pm

88.5-1

Monday - Friday

4:00 pm

Monday - Friday

6:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday

5:00 pm

Commonly referred to as "ATC" and a staple for afternoon commutes, NPR's nationally syndicated afternoon news magazine brings you closer to home with the presence of WAMU's local host.

Since May 3, 1971 All Things Considered has been produced every day from NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Featuring a mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features, "ATC" produces 2 hours of fresh content every day for hundreds of public radio stations around the United States.

Pat Brogan

Local Host, All Things Considered

Pat Brogan joined the WAMU 88.5 news team in 2007 after four years as a managing editor at WMAL-AM,and a brief stint at WTOP-FM, both in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, Brogan served nine years as a news anchor and reporter at WLW-AM in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has received multiple AP awards, and has covered local sports, including the Redskins, Nationals, and Wizards.

Find more information about All Things Considered.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Hard-Line Muslims Test Indonesia's Tolerance

Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and has drawn praise for evolving into a vibrant, pluralistic democracy. But the rise of hard-line Muslim groups and recent cases of religious persecution have led some to question whether it lives up to that reputation.

Regina Spektor Still Doesn't Write Anything Down

Through early live bootlegs uploaded to the Internet by fans, Spektor culled 10 years' worth of songs for her new album. "It gives me so much relief to know that they're somewhere," Spektor says.

What's Up, Doc? When Your Doctor Rushes Like The Road Runner

When it comes to time, there is a stubborn feeling among patients that doctors are in too big of a hurry. That is troubling — and frustrating — to physicians who feel that they are already packing more into every workday and are stretched thin by paperwork.

Egyptians Report Few Hang-ups During Voting

Voting in Egypt's first free presidential election wrapped up Thursday and ballot counting began. If no one wins a majority, the contest goes to a run-off next month.

U.S. Targets Al-Qaeda In Chatrooms, Banner Ads

For some time now al-Qaeda has been attracting recruits through the Internet. The group has launched jihadi chatrooms and online magazines, and their recruitment efforts have been fairly successful. Now the State Department is fighting back with something they call the "Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications."

Violent Riots Target African Nationals Living In Israel

A demonstration held Wednesday night in Tel Aviv in favor of deporting Africans in Israel turned into a frenzied mob. Twelve people were arrested for committing acts of violence and vandalism against Africans. Israel has tens of thousands of African nationals from Darfur and Eritrea. Over the last month, reports have filled the Israeli papers of suspicions that the Africans are responsible for a string of violent crimes, and rapes, though actual evidence only incriminates them in a handful of circumstances.

Health Law's Downfall Could Put GOP In Odd Spot

Republicans have rallied for repeal of the Affordable Care Act since the very day it passed. But now the GOP has a problem: Some provisions in the law are very popular with voters. If the Supreme Court strikes the law down, choosing whether to try to revive those parts could be difficult.

Why Printer Ink Is The Other 'Black Gold'

Printer ink is more expensive per unit than some pricy vintage champagnes. Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish explore why that is.

Controversial World War II Documentary Rereleased

Audie Cornish speaks with film historian Scott Simmon about John Huston's controversial World War II documentary, Let There Be Light. A newly-restored version of the film debuted online Thursday.

GOP Hopes Pennsylvania's Still Got That Swing

Pennsylvania has been considered a swing state in the past few elections. Voters did elect a Republican governor and U.S. senator two years ago. But after voting for the Democrat in five straight presidential contests, is it still a swing state?

Egyptian Leaders Weigh In On Election

Robert Siegel talks to three Egyptians about the second day of voting in the country's first free election since ousting former President Hosni Mubarak last year. Fifty million people are registered to vote, and preliminary results are expected over the weekend. He talks to Mohamed ElBaradei, leader of the National Association for Change, Dalia Ziada, a founding member of the Justice Party, and Abdul Mawgoud Rageh Dardery, an Egyptian parliamentarian.

After Long Nuclear Talks, Iran Agrees To Meet Again

Iranian officials continue meetings with envoys from six world powers in Baghdad on Thursday. They are seeking a solution to the long-running standoff over Tehran's nuclear program.

Pa. Monsignor On Trial For Covering Up Sex Abuse

Monsignor William Lynn, the highest ranking Catholic official to be criminally tried for covering up child sex abuse by priests, faced fierce questioning in a Philadelphia courtroom on Thursday. Lynn handled the sex abuse claims when he was secretary for clergy for more than a decade.

What Will HP's Restructuring Look Like?

Hewlett-Packard has announced plans to eliminate 8 percent of its workforce, as it begins a restructuring designed to reverse a sharp decline in profit. Rapidly changing consumer preferences have hurt HP's results and the company is still developing the strategy it hopes will lead to a turnaround. Audie Cornish talks with Steve Henn.

Hal Jackson Was Pioneering Voice In Black Radio

Harold Jackson was a pioneer of black radio. He was the first major African American play-by-play sports announcer, hosted numerous radio shows in New York City and co-founded Inner City Broadcasting. Jackson died Wednesday at the age of 96.

Pages

Arts & Culture

WAMU 88.5

Art Beat With Sean Rameswaram, May 25

National College Dance Festival, Bachelorette, and Blast Off!

Food

NPR

A Meat Mea Culpa: What Went Wrong With 'Pink Slime'

Meat processors blame social media and their own lack of transparency for the "pink slime" storm. . But will consumers ever trust the industry when it comes to understanding how the food processing system works?

Politics

NPR

N.C. Democrats Try To Shake Off Pre-Convention Blues

With the national convention just three months away, state Democrats are reeling from a series of setbacks, including passage of a gay marriage ban and a sex scandal within the organization. But party leaders say they're committed to making the convention a success and keeping the state "blue" in November.

Technology

NPR

Friend Your Students? New York City Schools Say No

This spring, the city's Department of Education issued its first guidelines about how teachers should navigate social media. The rules make it explicit: Teachers cannot friend or follow their students on Facebook or Twitter, but they can have professional accounts and pages for students to follow.

Visit:	4000 Brandywine Street, NW
Write:	4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-8082
Call:	(202) 885-1200
Toll Free:	(855) 885-8830

All Things Considered

Pat Brogan

Arts & Culture

Art Beat With Sean Rameswaram, May 25

Food

A Meat Mea Culpa: What Went Wrong With 'Pink Slime'

Politics

N.C. Democrats Try To Shake Off Pre-Convention Blues

Technology

Friend Your Students? New York City Schools Say No

Download the program guide

Subscribe to our podcasts

Find transcripts





When you give to WAMU, your tax-deductible membership gift helps make possible award-winning programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, The Diane Rehm Show, The Kojo Nnamdi Show, and other favorites.