All Things Considered for May 21, 2024 (2024)

FAQs

What is weekend all things considered? ›

The show keeps listeners informed of breaking news and developments all weekend long, by intelligently combining hard news and cultural commentary from across America and around the world.

Every weekday the two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, 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.

All Things Considered first aired in 1971 as NPR's one-hour flagship evening news program. The show was originally developed by William Siemering, NPR's first program director and author of the organization's mission statement.

Background. ATC programming combines news, analysis, commentary, interviews, and special features broadcast live daily from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (3 to 5 p.m. Central Time) (20:00 to 22:00 UTC), and is re-fed with updates until 10 p.m. ET (9 p.m. CT) or 7 p.m. PT (02:00 UTC).

Every weekday, hosts Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro, Ailsa Chang and Juana Summers present breaking news from all corners of the globe, mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews and special features.

NPR's flagship program, “All Things Considered,” made its debut on May 3,1971.

Adams came to NPR in 1975 where he worked behind the scenes editing and writing for the next three years. He became co-host of the weekend edition of All Things Considered in 1978 and in September 1982, Adams was named weekday co-host, joining Susan Stamberg.

Host, All Things Considered. Scott Detrow is the weekend host of All Things Considered, and a co-host of the Consider This podcast.

The show feeds live from 5:00 to 9:00 AM ET, with feeds and updates as required until noon. The show premiered on November 5, 1979; its weekend counterpart is Weekend Edition.

Most of its member stations are owned by non-profit organizations, including public school districts, colleges, and universities. NPR operates independently of any government or corporation, and has full control of its content. NPR produces and distributes both news and cultural programming.

Who typically listens to NPR? ›

The largest portion of listeners skews 35+, reaching an audience of established listeners and viewers who are leaders in their personal and professional networks. Over half are between 25 and 54 years old. The median age of NPR listeners is 48.4. (SOURCE: 2022 NPR Audience Profile.)

All Things Considered All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features 7 days a week.

All Things Considered is NPR's flagship evening newsmagazine, delivering in-depth reporting that transforms the way listeners understand current events and view the world.

The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.