All Things Considered

Climate

The setting of the UN climate conference stirs controversy

December 3, 2023

COP 28 is now underway in the United Arab Emirates. Some critics question the choice to hold the UN Climate Conference in one of the world's leading oil producing countries.

As Lahaina continues to recover from wildfires, residents are concerned about land rights

December 3, 2023

NPR's Miles Parks talks with the host of Hawai'i Public Radio's podcast, This is Our Hawaii, about Lahaina's recovery since the wildfires and the community's concerns around land rights.

Remembering author John Nichols

December 3, 2023

Author John Nichols has died at the age of 83. Many of his works of fiction are set in New Mexico, where he lived.

Ranked choice voting is being touted as a cure-all for U.S. deep partisan divides

December 3, 2023

In ranked choice voting, a voter picks a favorite candidate, a second favorite and so on — instead of just one candidate. Voting reform is gaining popularity amid fears about threats to democracy.

Gaza's civilians struggle to find safe places to take refuge post cease-fire

December 3, 2023

The ceasefire in Gaza ended on Friday. While Israel says they're making progress against Hamas, civilians in Gaza are struggling to find safe places to take refuge.

Enlighten Me with Rachel Martin

This Palestinian American professor leans on his Quaker faith during conflict

December 3, 2023

Here's how one professor holds on to the pacifism and silent meditation espoused by Quakers when the world feels like it's on fire.

Climate

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

December 3, 2023

Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.

From rap to experimental flute, how and why musicians reinvent their sound

December 2, 2023

A look at different examples of recording artists who have pivoted to a new musical genre at some point in their career.

History

The legacy of Henry Kissinger

December 2, 2023

NPR's Throughline podcast team speaks with Jeremi Suri, the author of Henry Kissinger and the American Century.

The latest on Trump's trials

December 2, 2023

NPR's Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro speak with NYU law professor Melissa Murray on the latest from the various Trump trials.