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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

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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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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Squabbles In Washington Frustrate Job Seekers

Since September, President Obama and Republicans in Congress have been fighting over jobs. With so much political focus on jobs, NPR checks back in with the people we've been following as part of our Road Back to Work series. They started the year unemployed and searching for work.

R.E.M., R.I.P.

In September, the band that rose from the kudzu-covered town of Athens, Ga., to dominate college radio and sell nearly 85 million albums worldwide announced it was breaking up. Singer Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills discuss R.E.M.'s 31-year history, and the end of the band as we know it.

In 'Birds,' Sis Makes A Dream World For Grown-Ups

Author and illustrator Peter Sis is known for his fantastical children's books, but his latest project is meant for more grown-up imaginations. Adapted from a 12th century Persian poem, The Conference of the Birds tells the story of thousands of birds who together fly off in search of their king.

As Gingrich Surges, He Has Catching Up To Do In N.H.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has surged to the top tier of the GOP presidential field after some strong debate performances and some blunders by his rivals. But he faces challenges in early-voting states like New Hampshire, where he has few staffers on the ground.

Europe's Debt Crisis Moves Toward Bigger Economies

As investors lose confidence in the eurozone, interest rates are rising everywhere but Germany. Economists say that even France could be dragged into a situation like Italy, where more expensive borrowing necessitates deep budget cuts. Leaders are at odds over whether countries should spend or cut their way to health.

DVD Picks: 'West Side Story'

Film critic Bob Mondello recommends the 50th anniversary Blu-ray release of West Side Story.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Mark Kelly Tells Of Giffords' 'Courage' In Recovery

The retired NASA astronaut, who has written the new book Gabby: A Story Of Courage and Hope, goes into detail about his wife Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' recovery since she was shot in the head on Jan. 8. His constant refrain is that she's "improving all of the time."

Islamist Parties Proliferate In Post-Mubarak Egypt

Nearly a dozen official parties with ties to Islamist groups have sprung up in Egypt since the summer, and they are expected to do well in this month's parliamentary elections. Even so, observers say Egypt is likely to remain a moderate state.

NYC Taxi Medallions Fetch 'Unbelievable' Returns

A taxi medallion gives the bearer the right to pick up rides for hire — and it turns out it's also a great investment vehicle. Two New York City medallions recently sold for a record $1 million each, around a 1,000 percent increase since 1980. How did they get so valuable?

Walker Opponents Collect Signatures For Recall

From the moment Gov. Scott Walker introduced his plan to curb public employee union bargaining rights, Walker's critics pledged they would recall him from office. Now they'll get their shot. Early Tuesday, Democrats began circulating petitions to try to force a recall election. And they're excited. But Republicans are hoping most people would rather move on.

Violence Intensifies In Syria

Violence is intensifying in Syria, with as many as 70 dead in the past 24 hours. Among the casualties were Syrian army defectors who clashed with government forces near the southern city of Deraa. There was also much bloodshed in the central city of Homs, another hotbed of resistance to the Assad regime.

Chu Discusses Solyndra Controversy

On Thursday, Energy Secretary Steven Chu will answer congressional questioning over the handling of a large federal loan guarantee made to the solar energy company Solyndra. The California-based company was to be the first of many American green technology innovators to receive support from the U.S. government. Two years later, Solyndra went belly-up. Melissa Block speaks with Chu about the scrutiny he is now facing over his support of the company.

Panetta Addresses Iraq Troop Withdrawal On The Hill

Top Pentagon leaders went to Capitol Hill Tuesday and took tough questions from lawmakers on the future of the U.S. relationship with Iraq. Specifically, they addressed how the decision to withdraw all U.S. combat troops by the end of this year will impact Iraq's stability — and U.S. national security interests in the region. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta told a congressional committee that, while U.S. military commanders wanted to keep a contingency force on the ground, it was Iraq's decision to make.

R.E.M. Members To Discuss Band's History

On Wednesday, a chat with two-thirds of the now-defunct rock band R.E.M. Melissa Block talks with lead singer Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills about the decision to call it quits after 31 years.

N.Y. Police Clear Out Zuccotti Park

Occupy Wall Street protesters were evicted in a predawn raid by New York City Police, and the encampment in Zuccotti Park was dismantled.

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China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

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Battle Lines Harden In Debate Over Blame For IRS Controversy

The Treasury Department's inspector general, who faulted the IRS for flagging conservative groups for extra scrutiny, is now investigating how the agency is monitoring the political activities of tax-exempt groups. These so-called social welfare organizations are not supposed to be primarily about politics, although many seem to be.

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Microsoft Unveils Its new Xbox One

Microsoft has designs on your living room. The software giant's new game console — Xbox One — uses speech-recognition technology and physical commands. Not just to control games, but also your TV, Skype and recorded video. Microsoft demonstrated the new device Tuesday.

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Pat Brogan

Arts & Culture

China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

Food

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

Politics

Battle Lines Harden In Debate Over Blame For IRS Controversy

Technology

Microsoft Unveils Its new Xbox One

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