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
Marines Reflect On Duty, Death In Afghanistan
November 20, 2009 - When the Marines of "America's Battalion" first arrived in Afghanistan, they were eager to get into the fight against the Taliban. Now, as they wrap up their seven-month deployment — and after the loss of a dozen comrades — they see warfare in a different light.
Insurance Mandate Could Spur Walk-In Clinic Boom
November 20, 2009 - As it gets more difficult to see a primary care doctor, walk-in medical centers are picking up the slack. And if Congress succeeds in passing a nationwide health insurance mandate, the urgent care industry expects even more growth.
Making Medical Decisions Lacking Perfect Science
November 20, 2009 - This week two panels of medical experts recommended fewer screening tests for breast and cervical cancer. The idea of evidence-based medicine is that the decisions made between doctors and patients should be based on scientific studies. Yet people don't always want to do what the data say to do — whether it be about screening, or treatment.
Week In Politics Examined
November 20, 2009 - Senate Democrats hoped to have enough votes this week to pass a health care bill, Obama Cabinet officials faced hostile lawmakers on Capitol Hill and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's much-awaited book hit bookstores. Political analysts E.J. Dionne, of The Washington Post, and David Brooks, of The New York Times, offer their insight.
Assessing Oprah's Farewell In 2011
November 20, 2009 - Oprah Winfrey told her audience today that her talk show will end in 2011. Maureen Ryan, TV critic for the Chicago Tribune, discusses Winfrey's decision and if her power of network TV can translate to cable.
Invasive Asian Carp May Be Near Lake Michigan
November 20, 2009 - Two carp species from Asia that have the potential to devastate the Great Lakes ecosystem may be just a few miles from Lake Michigan. If they enter the Great Lakes, they could overwhelm the native fish. David Lodge, director of the Center for Aquatic Conservation at the University of Notre Dame, discusses the tests that show Asian carp may have breached an underwater electric fence on a canal 20 miles south of Lake Michigan.
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.
