Beste All Things Considered Podcasts (2025)

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Jimmy Carter and Biden's relationship goes back decades 4:49

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One of the first sitting senators to endorse Jimmy Carter's run for office in 1976 was a young upstart from Delaware named Joe Biden. We explore the relationship between the two men over the years.Von Scott Detrow

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Jimmy Carter Religion 4:19

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A weekday evening wrap-up of both national and local news stories. 2:29:59

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A weekday evening wrap-up of both national and local news stories.Von WBUR

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The Salvation Army in Wales 27:42

11h ago27:42

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Jonathan Thomas looks at the history and work of the Salvation Army in Wales as it celebrates 150 years since its first mission to Cardiff, followed later by missions to Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare and many other towns around Wales. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Roberts is the Army's current leader in Wales, and he gives his account of some of the movem…

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A power blackout in Puerto Rico has left most of the island in the dark 3:21

2h ago3:21

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Early Tuesday morning, almost the entire island of Puerto Rico was hit with a blackout, leaving more than a million people without power. Officials are warning it could take days to restore.Von Tyler Bartlam

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'8 Nights of Shred': A Colorado artist infuses Hanukkah with mountain culture 3:08

2h ago3:08

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In Steamboat Springs, Colo., a local artist made a menorah for Hanukkah from recycled snowboards. It's not the first time he has been inspired to infuse the holiday with a little mountain culture.Von Rae Solomon

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A look back at actress Linda Lavin's long career — on-screen and off 2:39

2h ago2:39

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Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress best known for her role as a single mom and waitress in the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.Von Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home 4:35

2h ago4:35

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Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the overthrow of the Syrian dictator, Bashar a-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.Von Fatma Tanis

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The stock market had a great 2024. What will next year bring? 3:51

2h ago3:51

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Investors are watching the Fed, the AI boom, and President-elect Donald Trump's promised economic policies.Von Maria Aspan

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Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned 3:50

3h ago3:50

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The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years.Von Barbara Sprunt

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Lessons from a challenging year: How a runner navigated a cancer diagnosis 7:47

3h ago7:47

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with writer and runner Ali Feller, host of the podcast Ali on the Run, about strategies she's used to get through a challenging year.Von Courtney Dorning

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With fears about the future, some Syrian women find comfort in beauty parlors 3:56

3h ago3:56

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In Damascus beauty parlors, Syrian women hope looking good will help them feel better about a future they fear.Von Diaa Hadid

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Meet the new animal species discovered in 2024 3:52

3h ago3:52

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A cute fuzzy beetle, a sea squirt that looks like a cross between a panda and a zebra, and a piranha-like fish that's vegetarian: These are just a few of the new species formally identified in 2024.Von Jonathan Lambert

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Why the streaming release of 'Wicked' surprised NPR's film critic 3:15

3h ago3:15

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Not even six weeks into its record-breaking run in theaters, Wicked is available for home viewing starting Dec. 31. Film critic Bob Mondello explains how theatrical releases have changed over time.Von Bob Mondello

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Video of pregnant homeless woman puts Kentucky's street camping ban in the spotlight 4:15

3h ago4:15

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Kentucky is among several states that passed bans on street camping and it recently got a glimpse of how it works, in a video showing police giving a citation to a homeless woman going into labor.Von Sylvia Goodman

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Jimmy Carter's complicated relationship to the church 4:19

3h ago4:19

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Jimmy Carter was the first evangelical Christian to occupy the Oval Office. But the Baptist Sunday school teacher's relationship with fellow evangelicals was politically and spiritually fraught.Von Jason DeRose

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Helpful hints on how to keep your New Year's resolutions 6:32

3h ago6:32

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Marielle Segarra, host of "Life Kit," about how to make New Year's resolutions you'll actually follow.Von Marielle Segarra