All Things Considered

Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Heard by more than 11 million people on over 600 radio stations each week, All Things Considered is one of the most popular programs in America. Every weekday, hosts Melissa Block, Michele Norris, and Robert Siegel present two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.

Hosts

Robert Siegel
Robert Siegel joined All Things Considered in 1987 and is now the senior host of ATC. Before that, he oversaw production of NPR's newsmagazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition, as well as special events and other news programming. During his tenure, NPR launched its popular Saturday and Sunday newsmagazine Weekend Edition. 

Melissa Block
Melissa Block started working on ATC in 1985 as an editorial assistant. She later worked as editor, director, senior producer, and then as a correspondent based in New York. She joined hosts Robert Siegel and Michelle Norris as a regular co-host in February 2003

Michele Norris
Michele Norris, an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of experience, hosts All Things Considered with Robert Siegel and Melissa Block. Norris began hosting on December 9, 2002.

Schedule

Live

News

Tapes & Transcripts

Transcripts for All Things Considered are available through NPR.org/transcripts.