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
Seeking A Kinder, Gentler Image For Israel
February 8, 2010 - The U.N.'s Goldstone Report accused both Israel and Hamas of war crimes during last winter's conflict in the Gaza Strip. Now, some say Israel needs to launch an offensive of a different kind: a public relations drive to disassociate itself from words like "occupation" or "conflict."
Congressman John Murtha Dies
February 8, 2010 - Democratic Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died. He was 77. He had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. The retired Marine Corps officer was an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq.
Digital Tears: Breakups And Social Networks
February 8, 2010 - Separations are hard enough. But then there's the question of what to do when it comes to the social networking ties you share with your former significant other. To break or not to break? It's a question many people are grappling with as they examine their digital personas.
Government, Supermarkets Cope With Snowstorm
February 8, 2010 - The winter storm disrupted work and life in the Washington, D.C., area. John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, says closing the federal government on Monday has an opportunity cost of $100 million. Greg Teneick, spokesman for Safeway grocery stores, says his stores were busy on Thursday and Friday, but the challenge was getting them open once the snow hit.
Ill. Democrats Seek Lieutenant Governor Candidate
February 8, 2010 - Democrat Scott Lee Cohen dropped out of the Illinois lieutenant governor race after facing accusations that he had abused his ex-wife and held a knife to the throat of a former girlfriend. The governor, who would have been his running mate, and one of the state's senators had called on Cohen to step aside. The party will try to fix the damage to its statewide ticket.
Iran Takes Next Step In Uranium Enrichment
February 8, 2010 - Iran said Monday it will begin enriching uranium to a higher grade than it has in the past. The U.S. and its partners say they are left with few options than to try to tighten the financial screws over Iran's suspected nuclear weapons ambitions.
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.
