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All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country. Every weekday the two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, Audie Cornish, Mary Louise Kelly, and Ari Shapiro.

During each broadcast, stories and reports come to listeners from NPR reporters and correspondents based throughout the United States and the world. The hosts interview newsmakers and contribute their own reporting. Rounding out the mix are the disparate voices of a variety of commentators.

Your Anti-Anxiety Playlist

By editor • 19 hours ago

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And finally today, another selection from our anti-anxiety playlist. That's where you share the songs that help you stay calm during these stressful times. And we play some of them here. You've been sending us lots of great suggestions, and every week, it's hard to choose which ones to highlight. But today's choice is easy. It's from Twitter user @leahsamuel (ph), and we love it because who does not want to get up and dance when they hear Earth, Wind & Fire?

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NPR Poetry Month: Richard Blanco

By editor • 19 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, another selection from our anti-anxiety playlist. That's where you share the songs that help you stay calm during these stressful times. And we play some of them here. You've been sending us lots of great suggestions, and every week, it's hard to choose which ones to highlight. But today's choice is easy. It's from Twitter user @leahsamuel (ph), and we love it because who does not want to get up and dance when they hear Earth, Wind & Fire?

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SING A SONG")

Tips For Homebound Bakers

By editor • 19 hours ago

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, another selection from our anti-anxiety playlist. That's where you share the songs that help you stay calm during these stressful times. And we play some of them here. You've been sending us lots of great suggestions, and every week, it's hard to choose which ones to highlight. But today's choice is easy. It's from Twitter user @leahsamuel (ph), and we love it because who does not want to get up and dance when they hear Earth, Wind & Fire?

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SING A SONG")

Thundercat On 'It Is What It Is,' Losing Mac Miller And Learning To Do Nothing

By & Michael Radcliffe • Apr 4, 2020

Stephen Bruner, better known as Thundercat, is one of the music industry's most eclectic and prolific collaborators. Over the past five years, the virtuosic bass player has worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar to Michael McDonald. His latest album, It Is What It Is, was released on Friday and it features the same expansive range of genres and styles.

Former FHA Commissioner On Rent And Mortgages During The Pandemic

By editor • Apr 4, 2020

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New York AG Calls For Nationwide Abortion Access During The Coronavirus

By editor • Apr 4, 2020

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Rural Hospital CEO Preps For Rise In Covid-19 Cases

By editor • Apr 4, 2020

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Public Concern Over Government-Enforced Coronavirus Containment

By , & • Apr 4, 2020

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Authorities around the world have issued their own guidelines and rules designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. And as they've sought to enforce these rules, some efforts have sparked backlash and concerns about privacy.

How Mexico Is Responding To The Coronavirus Outbreak

By • Apr 3, 2020

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More Questions About Charitable Giving During The Pandemic

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

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Questions About How To Give Back During The Pandemic

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

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European Union Restricts Export Of Medical Gear, Threatening Countries Which Need It

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

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Jared Kushner's Role In Coronavirus Response Draws Scrutiny

By • Apr 3, 2020

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Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, made a rare appearance during yesterday's coronavirus briefing. He criticized governors for not having a handle on their supplies of masks and ventilators.

Wedding Planners And Vendors — Not To Mention Couples — Scramble To Adapt

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

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Listener Questions About COVID-19 Testing

By • Apr 2, 2020

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Listener Questions About Adapting K-12 Education During The Epidemic

By • Apr 2, 2020

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How To Play Sports Safely During The Coronavirus Outbreak

By • Apr 2, 2020

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What Happened Today: Another Unprecedented Jump In Unemployment

By • Apr 2, 2020

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Report: Trump Organization Seeks Financial Help During Coronavirus Outbreak

By editor • Apr 2, 2020

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Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit

By • Apr 2, 2020

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Fans Turn To Marble Racing For A Spectator Sports Fix

By editor • Apr 2, 2020

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Many of you do not need the reminder sports leagues around the world are suspended - no NBA, no Olympics, no Wimbledon. We won't get ahead of ourselves and talk about the NFL. But there is something to fill that competitive void.

How The Epidemic Is Affecting The 2020 Census

By • Apr 1, 2020

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More Questions About Pregnancy During The Coronavirus Epidemic

By • Apr 1, 2020

Questions About Pregnancy And Giving Birth During The Epidemic

By • Apr 1, 2020

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Coronavirus Updates: Congress Considers More Action, Scientists React

By & • Apr 1, 2020

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Caribou On 'Suddenly' And The Inspirational Beauty Of Glenn Copeland

By & • Apr 1, 2020

"Home," the first single from Caribou's latest album Suddenly, has taken on an unexpected meaning. As millions of Americans sit under self-quarantine at home and may be reaching for music as a form of solace, you could hear the refrain — "I'm home" — as either a cry or a reassurance.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus

By • Apr 1, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the president's top advisers on how to tackle the coronavirus spread, so it's hard to imagine he has many free moments in his day. Yet he is spending a lot of time giving interviews.

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Remembering Dez-Ann Romain, A High School Principal Who Died Of COVID-19 At 36

By editor • Apr 1, 2020

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We want to spend the next minute or so remembering one of the many people who have died as a result of the coronavirus. Dez-Ann Romain lived in New York City.

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Tales Of Two Cities: Coronavirus Outcomes Differ Between Bay Area, New York City

By & • Apr 1, 2020

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Justice Department Looking Into Senator's Stock Sell-Off

By • Apr 1, 2020

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold off a large amount of stocks before the coronavirus market crash, and now the Justice Department is looking into his statements around this time period, NPR can report.

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