On May 3, 1971, All Things Considered debuted on 90 public radio stations. In the five decades since, almost everything about the program has changed, from the hosts, producers, editors and reporters to the length of the program, the equipment used and even the audience.
However there is one thing that remains the same: each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
Join KVPR and local All Things Considered host Frank Dee for local, national and global news and insights, every weekday from 3:30 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. You can also catch the weekend version of All Things Considered Saturdays and Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
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The Supreme Court rejects a Republican attempt to redistrict the congressional seats in Missouri.
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Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue to express concern about the economy and the war with Iran.
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A new study from the Lancet out this week finds that non-communicable diseases accounted for nearly 5 million deaths across Africa in 2023, representing 45% of all deaths in Africa.
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On his new album, Leon Bridges teams up with members of the band Jungle, frees himself of genre constraints and creates music that cultivates joy.
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As China's president visits the White House, the Asia Society is visiting South Dakota to get grassroots views on agriculture trade issues.
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Willem Dafoe's desire to challenge himself has made the 71-year-old very productive. He's in five films being released in the second half of this year. That includes his most recent film, Late Fame.
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Talent and a special kind of passion landed Micah Johnson in Major League Baseball. When a mental health crisis pushed him out of the sport, he turned his drive to another field entirely: fine art.
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Programs that send mental health workers out to 911 calls instead of police have grown in recent years. But doing them right is a challenge.
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It's Sept. 25, and in a nod to "9 to 5", people in Nashville and other places are celebrating the Queen of Country, Dolly Party.
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The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.
