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All Things Considered: The Flagship News Program of NPR

Introduction

All Things Considered Background

All Things Considered is the flagship news program of the American network National Public Radio (NPR). It was the first news program on NPR, premiering on May 3, 1971.

The program's hosts, Robert Siegel, Michele Norris, and Melissa Block, provide in-depth coverage of national and international news stories.

All Things Considered also features interviews with newsmakers, experts, and listeners.

Program Format

ATC Format

Monday-Friday

The program airs weekdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

The program features a mix of news stories, interviews, and commentary.

Segments on the program often focus on in-depth analysis of current events.

ATC Weekend Specials

On weekends, All Things Considered airs special programming, including:

• All Things Considered Saturday: A one-hour program that features in-depth interviews and analysis of the week's top news stories.
• All Things Considered Sunday: A two-hour program that features a mix of news stories, interviews, and commentary, with a focus on the week's top stories.

Listenership and Awards

ATC Audience

All Things Considered is one of the most listened-to radio programs in the United States.

In 2018, the program had an average weekly audience of over 12 million listeners.

ATC Recognition

All Things Considered has won numerous awards for its journalism, including:

• The Peabody Award
• The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award
• The Edward R. Murrow Award