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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.

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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Rift Widens Between U.S. And An Angry Karzai

It's been a difficult week for U.S. and Afghan relations, with the Afghan president demanding U.S. troops be confined to bases within a year following an alleged shooting spree by a U.S. serviceman that left 16 Afghan civilians dead. The flared tensions could force the Obama administration to rethink its plans for withdrawal.

A Long, Hard Road For Family's Naturalization

More than a decade after a Pakistani immigrant was killed by a self-confessed racist seeking revenge for 9/11, the murdered man's family is being naturalized. It's been a grueling trip for the murder victim's family; it took years and a rare private relief bill shepherded by Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J., to ensure the Hasan family's residence in the United States. NPR's Elizabeth Fiedler reports.

Minor Details: Three-Minute Fiction's Age Rules

When 11-year-old Kahlo Smith found out she couldn't enter Three-Minute Fiction she wanted to why.

The Rutgers Verdict And The Future Of Hate Crimes

Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, accused of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate's liaisons, has been convicted charges of invasion of privacy and bias intimidation. Weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz speaks to University of Maryland law professor Danielle Citron about the case and what it means for the future of harassment law.

Betting On Two Pairs Of Filmmaking Brothers

Two pairs of filmmaking brothers are both opening movies on the same weekend, and both films are about the awkwardness of growing up. Critic Bob Mondello says Jay and Mark Duplass' Jeff, Who Lives At Home and Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's The Kid with a Bike share a common sense of humanity.

Creator, Co-Founder Of Red Bull Dies At 89

Billionaire Chaleo Yoovidhya, who co-founded Red Bull and was Thailand's second richest man, died on Saturday at the age of 89. Weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz remembers the man that would eventually give people wings.

Friday, March 16, 2012

The Wisdom Of Faith: What Religion Can Teach Us

While religion is diminishing in Great Britain, it remains a powerful force in the U.S. British author Alain de Botton suggests that faith is intermittently too useful, effective and intelligent to be abandoned to the religious alone.

Why Are Some Countries Rich And Others Poor?

A new book called Why Nations Fail argues that a lot comes down to politics — not just laws, but also a country's norms.

Pioneers Of The Sky: 3 Books That Take Flight

In the golden age of flight, pilots reveled in the magic of lonely nights aloft and suffered the perils of stormy skies. Author Gregory Crouch recommends three books that describe these harrowing aero-adventures. Do you remember the first time you flew? Tell us your story in the comments.

Week In Politics: Primaries And Obama Campaign

Melissa Block talks to our regular political commentators — E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of the New York Times — about the GOP primaries and President Obama's re-election campaign.

Trial For New York Mets Owners To Start Monday

The civil trial for the owners of the New York Mets is set to begin Monday. The outcome could hinge on the question of "willful blindness" — whether Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz should have known that the Ponzi scheme run by their friend Bernie Madoff was too good to be true.

Soldier Accused Of Killing 16 Afghans Headed To U.S.

Melissa Block talks with Martin Kaste about the status of the U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians in a rampage near his base. The soldier has not been named, but his lawyer has spoken to the press. On Friday, an Army General spoke to reporters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, near Seattle.

Supreme Court Allows Same-Day Audio In Health Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will make audio of the upcoming oral arguments in a healthcare case available on the same day because of the "extraordinary public interest." The cases are scheduled to be argued for six hours over a three day period at the end of March.

North Carolina Polling Firm Spotlighted During Race

Public Policy Polling is a Democratic-leaning survey firm based in North Carolina. Within just a few years of its founding, the company has become one of the most prolific polling outfits in the country. And during this election cycle, its polls have strengthened their reputation for predictive accuracy.

Letters: On 'Pink Slime' And The Planets

Melissa Block reads emails from listeners about "pink slime" and the planets.

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Arts & Culture

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Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts

Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.

Food

NPR

Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.

Politics

NPR

Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.

Technology

NPR

FBI Director Says Agency Is Using Drones Over The U.S.

Robert Mueller told the Senate the FBI used drones rarely and for surveillance proposes. The DEA and the ATF had both revealed they possessed drones.

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Arts & Culture

Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts

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Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

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Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

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FBI Director Says Agency Is Using Drones Over The U.S.

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