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Consider This from NPR, page 6
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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Consider This.
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Meet Byron Allen: The new host jumping into Stephen Colbert’s time slotNPR’s Consider This profiles Byron Allen as he takes over Stephen Colbert’s CBS late-night time slot, discussing his comedy show Comics Unleashed, its “clean comedy” policy, and his media-business…22 May 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Will Jan. 6 defendants go from prison to payday?The episode examines the Trump Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization” fund: about $1.8 billion from a settlement, offering taxpayer compensation to people claiming they were victims of…21 May 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Could artificial intelligence improve special education?Whether AI can help special education teachers reduce paperwork and burnout while improving individualized education programs (IEPs) for students.20 May 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Former ‘Ebola czar’ on the current outbreak in AfricaNPR “Consider This” discusses the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, WHO’s declaration of a public health emergency, and how U.S.19 May 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead?Jack Schlossberg, a Democratic candidate for New York’s 12th congressional district, seeks to replace retiring 17-term Rep. Jerry Nadler and prove he’s ready to lead amid scrutiny of his campaign.18 May 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
A prayer festival calls for more religion in politics, not lessNPR’s Consider This reports on Rededicate 250, a taxpayer-funded prayer event on the National Mall that calls for more religion in politics, not less, and argues the U.S.17 May 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
How to separate the signal from the noise when covering the midtermsHow to separate “signal from noise” when covering the 2026 midterms, using polling, on-the-ground reporting, and attention to the economy amid chaotic news cycles.16 May 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Trump isn’t talking about deportations, but they’re still happeningThe Trump administration’s immigration enforcement continues despite less public talk of “mass deportations,” shifting to quieter tactics while expanding capacity and funding.15 May 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Is the US running out of weapons in the Iran War?Debate over whether the U.S. is depleting munitions in the Iran war and whether that will limit readiness for other conflicts (China/North Korea, Gulf, Russia/Ukraine).14 May 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
Is there anything new to learn from the ‘alien files’?The U.S. government’s newly released “alien files”/UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomena) documents and whether they add anything new beyond earlier, often unverifiable claims.13 May 2026 · 9 min · 2 chapters
Trump promised Americans impartial justice. Is he delivering?The episode asks whether President Trump is delivering on promises of “fair, equal, and impartial justice” while addressing public corruption.12 May 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
Maria Corina Machado has a plan for democracy in VenezuelaNPR’s “Consider This” interviews Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado about her democracy plan after Nicolas Maduro’s removal, her return timeline, and the mechanics of holding trusted…11 May 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Understanding China’s ambition to expand its nuclear programAhead of a Trump-Xi summit, the episode explains why China is expanding its nuclear program and what it could mean for a new arms race. It argues U.S.10 May 2026 · 9 min · 9 chapters
Skier Lindsey Vonn won't back downLindsey Vonn’s 2026 Olympic downhill comeback after retirement and knee replacement, derailed by a pre-race ACL tear and then a catastrophic crash at Cortina that ended her Olympic dream; her…8 May 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
What's driving an increase in antisemitism in the United Kingdom?The UK’s rising antisemitic attacks and the government’s response, amid debate over whether the Gaza war is driving anti-Jewish hostility and how to combat it without conflating Jews with Israeli…7 May 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
The man who changed TV newsTed Turner’s legacy and how CNN’s 24-hour model changed TV news, immediacy, and international coverage; where media is now.6 May 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
How much is the war hitting American's bottom line?How the U.S.-Israel war with Iran (“mini-war” per Trump) is affecting Americans’ cost of living and economic confidence, focusing on gas prices, housing, and affordability.5 May 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Trump says he's pulling U.S. troops from Germany. Does it matter?Trump says he will cut U.S. troops in Germany, potentially more than 5,000, and the episode asks what that would mean for security and NATO.4 May 2026 · 11 min · 2 chapters
How does diplomacy work during a military deadlock?The episode explains how diplomacy can function during a U.S.-Iran military deadlock, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz blockade and indirect talks. Topic: U.S.3 May 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
What it takes to report stories from the war in the Middle EastReporters’ Notebook on what it takes to report the Middle East war safely and accurately, including travel coordination, interview risks, emotional toll, and behind-the-scenes teamwork.2 May 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Trump immigration application pause throws lives in limboThe Trump administration’s pause on reviewing immigration applications from people born in Afghanistan and 38 other countries, and the real-world harm to applicants and families while cases remain in…1 May 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
RFK Jr. says it's the model for addiction treatment. Experts disagreeNPR “Consider This” examines HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal to model U.S. addiction treatment on the Italian community San Patrignano, and why experts dispute it.30 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How an antisemitic conspiracy theory made its way to a state capitolNPR investigates how Holocaust denial and antisemitic conspiracy ideas entered New Hampshire’s public-school genocide/Holocaust education commission via a state legislative hearing, and how online…29 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
Can Illinois hold the feds accountable for immigration crackdown?The episode examines whether Illinois can hold the federal government accountable for Trump-era immigration enforcement in Chicago, focusing on “Operation Midway Blitz.” Illinois Governor J.B.28 Apr 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters