All Things Considered
Mon.-Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun, 5 p.m. on WAMU 88.5; Sat-Sun, 6 p.m. on WAMU-3
WAMU 88.5's local production of the NPR afternoon news magazine
Once Again, Immigration Is A Hot Campaign Issue
July 30, 2010 - Republicans plan to use Democrats' opposition to Arizona's controversial law as a key talking point in this fall's campaigns.
'Wookieeleaks': Popular, It Is; Because 'Geeks Love To Go Deep On Things'
July 30, 2010 - Using the WikiLeaks story as inspiration, 'Star Wars' fans have been using Twitter to imagine what secrets might be leaked from the rebel forces and the Empire.
Looping Parents In On Armed Services Test
July 30, 2010 - Maryland is now the first state to require parents' approval before a student can take the widely used test -- which the U.S. military developed to identify potential recruits. The state also bars high schools from automatically releasing students' test scores to recruiters.
SEC Accuses Billionaire Brothers Of Fraud
July 30, 2010 - The SEC has sued two Texas billionaire brothers known for their support of conservatives, claiming they misled investors to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Obama Defends Bailout Of Auto Industry
July 30, 2010 - President Obama visits auto plants in Detroit to tout the contributions the industry bailout made to the economy's recovery.
Chevy Volt May Not Cut Efficiency Mustard
July 30, 2010 - Robert Siegel speaks with John Voelcker, editor of GreenCarReports.com, and senior editor of High Gear Media Inc., about why the Chevy Volt may not qualify for a California Tax Rebate of $5,000, and why single drivers of Volts may not be able to use the HOV lanes in California, as the Nissan Leaf drivers will.
About All Things Considered
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.
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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.
