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Consider This

Consider This with NPR. 1750 episodes in the official feed, 345 hr 51 min of listening. Free official feed published by the creator.

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  1. The Gulf states fear renewed war after the midterms 8:21
  2. NPR's voting correspondent on what he's watching for on election day - and afterwards 10:41
  3. Why is there a shortage of special education teachers? 10:45
  4. Nationwide redistricting fight has some California voters feeling invisible 13:05
  5. Dolores Huerta, labor leader and avid jazz fan, dies at 96 11:19
  6. Israeli voters decide what kind of country to be 9:06
  7. How should we be thinking about President Trump’s threats to bomb Iran? 8:03
  8. Inside the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart 10:48
  9. Feeling squeezed by high prices? Here are tips for managing your finances 10:42
  10. Is President Trump turning his disdain for the press into policy? 7:53
  11. Should the CIA spy on foreign companies to help American ones? 10:24
  12. Where did U.S. support for Ukraine go? 8:59
  13. How will the riots in France affect the country’s politics? 6:51
  14. Trump waives Russia sanctions. Where does that leave Congress? 9:01
  15. Covering AI is a journalistic imperative, and a fast moving target 9:26
  16. Bend, Ore. mayor reacts to school shooting 13:09
  17. The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints and a federal investigation 21:10
  18. Inflation is ticking up. What does it mean for the economy? 7:50
  19. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with NPR 7:34
  20. Could AI-powered drones soon be making battlefield decisions in Ukraine? 9:06
  21. How companies use personal data to control what products and price tags we see. 7:07
  22. In Alabama, history of voting rights struggles looms over upcoming election 12:31
  23. ICE has quietly been using warehouses as detention centers 10:48
  24. A legal loophole could shape how the Cornell rape case is prosecuted 7:46
  25. What money and maps can tell us about the midterms 9:55
  26. The Supreme Court cases to watch this term 10:11
  27. Round one of Brazil's presidential election points to a shift to the right 14:38
  28. Reporting on the science of saunas 8:37
  29. The story unfolding at Cornell is dismayingly familiar 11:59
  30. A botched execution raises questions about death penalty protocols 9:27
  31. Meta just launched an AI agent and others are following. Is the internet ready? 13:14
  32. Sexual assault on campus is a problem. Can laws help address it? 8:37
  33. Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell fraternity rape allegations 10:20
  34. U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. What does that mean for U.S. influence in the region? 10:47
  35. Republican lawmakers are breaking with Trump. Will it last? 8:44
  36. Housing in the US: Mortgage rates hit 7% and renters feel squeezed 8:30
  37. Jensen Huang has President Trump’s ear. What might he be telling him about AI? 9:27
  38. The White House launched Trump TV. Will it change how the president communicates? 6:20
  39. What’s at stake in President Trump’s showdown with the press? 10:12
  40. What does global leadership on AI look like? 9:39
  41. High stakes drama on display over the years at the UN General Assembly 10:11
  42. European leaders say Russia is provoking NATO. How will the alliance respond? 8:20
  43. ChatGPT created a feature to help people in crisis. But there are some challenges. 9:25
  44. How will the Fed’s interest rate hike affect costs, the midterms? 7:56
  45. Tech leaders are debating how risky AI is. What does Bill Gates think? 10:53
  46. Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen? 13:14
  47. Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction 5:30
  48. 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, where does the trial stand? 10:54
  49. Are big AI companies gambling with our lives? 9:44
  50. After a difficult trial, how do jurors move on? 6:52
  51. The Smithsonian's leader is stepping down. Where does the Institution go from here? 9:20
  52. As a new school year begins, how are students and parents feeling? 9:07
  53. 9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn? 12:28
  54. Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi 9:26
  55. The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here? 10:06
  56. Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem 9:24
  57. How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community? 7:52
  58. What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal? 10:34
  59. What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health? 14:53
  60. Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work? 6:17
  61. President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand? 8:47
  62. As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come? 6:00
  63. Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media? 10:51
  64. Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton 11:34
  65. The world leader saying no to President Trump 7:11
  66. Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order? 8:41
  67. A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters 10:17
  68. The value of community living for people with disabilities 10:07
  69. The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it? 8:19
  70. Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy? 9:19
  71. Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media? 9:35
  72. The questions Jason Arday's life and death raise for academia 9:04
  73. After the fall of the Orbán regime, can Hungary mend its damaged democracy? 9:22
  74. President Trump is changing norms of transparency. How are lawmakers responding? 9:38
  75. Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerning. What can lawmakers do? 9:49
  76. Democrats want to take back Congress. Did Tuesday’s primaries reveal a path forward? 8:11
  77. The elaborate ruse used to conceal Trump's whereabouts 9:53
  78. Peeling paint, the reflecting pool and the case Trump can't let go 8:27
  79. How Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' reshaped war in the Middle East 9:23
  80. Evidence-based reporting can be a parent's best friend 9:54
  81. How is settler violence shaping life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank? 9:33
  82. Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction? 9:46
  83. What do Tuesday’s primaries signal about where the Democratic Party is headed? 7:52
  84. What are the implications of a shrinking supply of U.S. missiles? 10:52
  85. Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles? 7:28
  86. Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it? 8:40
  87. When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough? 7:46
  88. 98 teens got together to craft an AI bill. Here’s what happened. 9:10
  89. What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI? 7:44
  90. The anti-crime push in Memphis is also an immigration operation 9:07
  91. What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis? 15:31
  92. Presidents Trump and Zeleneskyy meet this week. What’s their relationship like? 7:38
  93. The unexpected cost of tariffs for some small business owners 9:39
  94. President Trump doubles down on tariffs 8:40
  95. What we know about the nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia 6:57
  96. Hegseth asks for billions for the Iran war, is there an end game? 9:54
  97. The cases against Andrew and Tristan Tate 10:30
  98. Nolan's 'The Odyssey': a tale of a hero and trickster retold for modern times 13:28
  99. The reality of voting security in America 8:31
  100. The World Cup final is set. What did we learn from this year's tournament? 9:59
  101. At a fiery hearing, President Trump’s pick for Attorney General faces tough questions 10:12
  102. In recent cases, immigration enforcement has turned deadly. How did we get here? 8:38
  103. Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans feeling its effects? 9:38
  104. Sen. Graham's death shocked Washington. What will be his legacy? 9:35
  105. A veteran foreign correspondent looks back on a career covering conflicts 10:20
  106. The Trump administration is changing student loans. Will it affect what people study? 10:27
  107. Trump says the Iran ceasefire is ‘over.’ Is diplomacy still a viable path forward? 7:39
  108. At the NATO Summit, Trump declares Iran ceasefire is ‘over’ 8:02
  109. Amid serious allegations, what's next for Graham Platner's Senate campaign? 7:04
  110. FIFA's red card reversal: Fair play or political interference? 9:39
  111. What does a more European NATO mean for America’s national security? 8:41
  112. Taking gambles on Primm, Nevada 10:35
  113. What's it like to search for loved ones after an earthquake? 8:45
  114. President Trump earned more than $1 billion from crypto in 2025. How? 8:53
  115. In a rebuke of President Trump, the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship 13:01
  116. In two landmark rulings, the Supreme Court wades into major political battles 10:52
  117. A new bridge meant to expedite Canada-U.S. trade is built, but not open. Why? 12:00
  118. Balancing the risks of catching Ebola while covering the outbreak 9:23
  119. Trump's State Department spokesperson discusses the administration's foreign policy 9:59
  120. The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in two major immigration cases 10:24
  121. Democratic Socialists won big in NY. Do they offer a way forward for Democrats? 9:34
  122. Albanians are protesting a real estate deal with ties to Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump 8:52
  123. Alan Greenspan was a titan among Federal Reserve chairs. What's his legacy? 6:18
  124. Can the U.S. find the strategic patience needed to end war with Iran? 11:07
  125. In the US, who gets compensated when the government wrongs them? 9:39
  126. Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans more control over AI. But how? 9:37
  127. President Trump is fighting homelessness. Some worry his approach hurts veterans. 9:27
  128. The Strait of Hormuz could open soon. But will it be safe for ships? 7:48
  129. What we know about an Iran deal 8:53
  130. Slavery exhibit targeted by Trump faces uncertain future 10:41
  131. The joys of reporting on 3 teenagers chasing glory in the World Series of Birding 9:40
  132. SpaceX goes public and is now worth trillions. What happens now? 9:06
  133. The push to reform a key surveillance law before it expires 8:11
  134. Changes are coming to student loans. How might it affect you? 9:52
  135. What Netanyahu and Israel want out of the war with Iran 13:00
  136. California counts votes and Trump makes baseless voter fraud claims 6:43
  137. What the 'Donroe Doctrine' means for Latin America 11:00
  138. What to make of the Trump administration backing down 7:20
  139. Why Jill Biden was 'overwhelmed' when her husband left 2024 race 13:30
  140. Scott Pelley is fired. What's it say about 60 Minutes' future? 8:05
  141. How DOGE cuts devastated an HIV/AIDS organization in Mozambique 8:35
  142. A New Jersey immigration detention center on edge. What comes next? 8:38
  143. Misinformation, porous borders and aid cuts challenge Ebola's frontline workers 9:47
  144. Here's how many Americans are cutting their food costs 9:08
  145. How is U.S. immigration policy hurting a key Louisiana industry? 8:19
  146. How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify its actions 8:42
  147. How a health clinic in South Africa is navigating Trump's cuts to HIV funding 8:49
  148. Amid fresh strikes, what does diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran entail? 8:07
  149. Warning flags about the Trump administration and alleged corruption 14:39
  150. Has the U.S. lost the war in Iran? 9:50
  151. Meet Byron Allen: The new host jumping into Stephen Colbert’s time slot 9:58
  152. Will Jan. 6 defendants go from prison to payday? 5:52
  153. Could artificial intelligence improve special education? 8:41
  154. Former ‘Ebola czar’ on the current outbreak in Africa 8:41
  155. Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead? 11:00
  156. A prayer festival calls for more religion in politics, not less 14:28
  157. How to separate the signal from the noise when covering the midterms 9:29
  158. Trump isn’t talking about deportations, but they’re still happening 9:05
  159. Is the US running out of weapons in the Iran War? 8:20
  160. Is there anything new to learn from the ‘alien files’? 8:30
  161. Trump promised Americans impartial justice. Is he delivering? 8:26
  162. Maria Corina Machado has a plan for democracy in Venezuela 13:31
  163. Understanding China’s ambition to expand its nuclear program 9:15
  164. Skier Lindsey Vonn won't back down 9:31
  165. What's driving an increase in antisemitism in the United Kingdom? 9:06
  166. The man who changed TV news 8:21
  167. How much is the war hitting American's bottom line? 10:38
  168. Trump says he's pulling U.S. troops from Germany. Does it matter? 11:25
  169. How does diplomacy work during a military deadlock? 7:40
  170. What it takes to report stories from the war in the Middle East 10:11
  171. Trump immigration application pause throws lives in limbo 9:10
  172. RFK Jr. says it's the model for addiction treatment. Experts disagree 9:43
  173. How an antisemitic conspiracy theory made its way to a state capitol 28:22
  174. Can Illinois hold the feds accountable for immigration crackdown? 10:42
  175. Correspondents dinner shooting unleashes conspiracy theories 8:31
  176. What we know about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 13:09
  177. How one of Trump's biggest defenders became an outspoken critic 7:36
  178. What's it like to return home amid war? 6:58
  179. Is tit-for-tat political gerrymandering the future of US politics? 8:54
  180. How to move 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium out of Iran 6:16
  181. What does PEPFAR’s future look like in the Trump administration? 8:58
  182. The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World Cup 10:38
  183. Covering the affordability crisis 9:04
  184. The Strait of Hormuz is open, what risks remain? 11:23
  185. Intimacy coordinators embrace their next chapter in Hollywood 9:08
  186. Unease is growing in the military. The Iran war made it worse 7:52
  187. Why Hollywood heavyweights oppose the Paramount and Warner Brothers deal 8:26
  188. Sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill: The problem that won't go away 9:46
  189. Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election with global consequences 9:09
  190. Artemis II is ending, how long before NASA gets back to the moon? 7:00
  191. How Pakistan emerged as a key negotiator in the Iran war 6:43
  192. What can Montgomery Alabama teach Americans about Civil Rights? 9:52
  193. Trump’s Iran deadline ticks closer. Where do things stand now? 8:31
  194. Trump and Netanyahu went to war together.  Are they still on the same page? 9:26
  195. Dramatic rescue of U.S. airman in Iran as Trump proposes expanded war budget 11:13
  196. Reporting on China's move to provide global aid as U.S. pulls out 10:27
  197. How Trump's war rhetoric differs from past presidents' 9:14
  198. Iran War: Threats to attack civilian targets are raising concerns with legal experts 11:17
  199. Meet the NASA astronauts headed to the moon 10:26
  200. American farmers were already struggling, then came the Iran war 8:13
  201. What's Israel doing in southern Lebanon? 7:07
  202. Why some Iranian Americans back the war on their country of origin 8:39
  203. Who decides when you're too old to drive? 13:07
  204. Oil Prices Are Up and American Workers Are Feeling the Pinch 10:31
  205. Cory Booker wants Democrats to 'Stand' and fight 10:00
  206. What could the role of ICE be at airports? 8:16
  207. The Trump gold coin is not normal 6:58
  208. Why Israeli assassinations aren't working the way they hope 9:11
  209. Some countries have bet big on EVs 8:07
  210. 'It was my cross to bear.' Reconciling with Cesar Chavez's abuse 11:41
  211. Why ending the war in Iran is getting harder 9:11
  212. ICE wants more detention centers. These towns don't 10:21
  213. Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises as Zohran Mamdani embraces his Muslim faith 9:49
  214. The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help 7:48
  215. For Iranian-Americans, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran evokes complex emotions 12:22
  216. Is the war with Iran making the homefront less safe? 9:00
  217. Should the U.S. be in business of assassinating foreign leaders? 7:50
  218. The Trump administration wants to increase apprenticeships 7:45
  219. Four years in, war in Ukraine grinds on. Is that what Russians want? 11:12
  220. What's the war in Iran costing American consumers? 8:57
  221. New front in Lebanon as Iran war reshapes Middle East 9:29
  222. Epstein used an art camp to prey on girls. An NPR team learned how it worked. 10:18
  223. How is the Iran war reshaping the world and politics here at home? 12:25
  224. What it’s like to get caught in ICE’s surveillance web 8:03
  225. In Trump’s U.S., are there any presidential norms anymore? 7:10
  226. Who will be Iran's next leader? 10:28
  227. Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? 10:31
  228. Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals 9:37
  229. Iranian supreme leader killed in airstrike, Trump says 12:22
  230. Why is MAHA mad at Trump? 10:49
  231. Why Tim Kaine is pursuing a war powers resolution — again 8:56
  232. How prison staffing shortages are driving away mental health staff 7:43
  233. Gavin Newsom says the Democratic party “must fight fire with fire” 11:28
  234. How long until AI takes your job? 10:20
  235. With the fight to preserve voting rights, Jesse Jackson's message still resonates 9:08
  236. Why did NPR build an archive of January 6th documents? 10:20
  237. What the Supreme Court’s tariff decision means for small businesses 8:48
  238. Ex-Prince Andrew is arrested. What now? 7:48
  239. Who gets to decide when the President sues his own government? 10:28
  240. How the Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics 10:26
  241. Transgender troops speak up as they're forced out 10:46
  242. What should the future of federal immigration enforcement look like? 8:19
  243. A dangerous nuclear moment 8:41
  244. Finding common ground as another funding deadline looms 8:42
  245. A 'bittersweet' milestone: a million meals per day in Gaza 8:12
  246. How Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department 10:50
  247. How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics 9:36
  248. What does it mean when the president urges Republicans to "nationalize the voting"? 8:44
  249. Covering the ICE surge in Minneapolis 10:02
  250. The sound of dad 9:17