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All Things Considered

Weekdays from 3pm to 6pm C.T.

All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country. Tune in each day for news, analysis, and features from NPR, plus regular checks of regional news from the WKU Public Radio news team.

NPR's first show, All Things Considered began broadcasts in 1971. Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.

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Vote While You Shop: 'Pop-Up' Poll Sites Sweep Iowa

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Satellite voting locations, like this one at a Latino grocery in Des Moines, Iowa, are designed to make early voting more convenient.

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Organizers erected signs to draw attention to a one-day voting station at a Latino grocery in Des Moines, Iowa. Satellite voting locations are designed to make early voting more convenient.

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Democrats have been particularly active in establishing satellite locations. This grocery store location was set up by the Obama campaign.

By Sandhya Dirks

Originally published on Wed October 24, 2012 5:37 pm

In a number of swing states, early voting means many people are already casting their ballots. Typically, that entails voting by mail or visiting a county elections office.

But in Iowa, satellite voting — where "pop-up" polling stations allow people to vote at convenient times and nontraditional locations — is growing in popularity.

4:53 pm

Wed October 24, 2012

Newspaper Endorsements Still Key In Swing States

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The power of newspaper endorsements has faded, but candidates still compete for them.

By David Folkenflik

Originally published on Wed October 24, 2012 8:02 pm

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This weekend, a slew of newspapers in key swing states including Ohio are expected to release their endorsements for the presidency and other elected positions.

Such external validation is highly prized by candidates, but it's no longer entirely clear why.

4:28 pm

Wed October 24, 2012

As World Series Begins, Detroit Catches Tigers Fever

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Fans make their way into the ballpark prior to the Detroit Tigers hosting the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit.

By Quinn Klinefelter

Originally published on Wed October 24, 2012 5:12 pm

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In Detroit, Tigers fans are preparing for the return of their beloved team to the grand stage of the World Series. In a city largely known for hard times these days, the World Series means far more than just a chance at a championship.

Facing high unemployment and crime rates and teetering on the edge of financial collapse, Detroit needs something to celebrate. Maybe something along the lines of the celebration that broke out after the Tigers won the World Series again in 1968.

4:17 pm

Wed October 24, 2012

As Somalia's War Ebbs, Mogadishu Dares To Rebuild

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Somalis chat at a beach-side restaurant earlier this month. After two decades of civil war, Somali's capital, Mogadishu, is beginning to recover.

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This building, like many others in Mogadishu, has been gutted by years of street fighting. Rebuilding will be a massive undertaking, but construction companies are returning.

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Somalia isn't attracting visitors yet, but the country's assistant director of tourism, Farah Salad Dharar, believes the country can once again become a destination.

By John Burnett

Originally published on Wed October 24, 2012 6:37 pm

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There is a remarkable change going on in Mogadishu, Somalia — often dubbed the world's most dangerous city. For starters, it may not deserve that title anymore.

Last year, African Union forces drove the Islamist militant group al-Shabab out of Mogadishu. Now, Somalia has a new president and prime minister who have replaced the corrupt and unpopular transitional government.

Hope is edging aside despair, and Mogadishu is coming back to life.

3:56 pm

Wed October 24, 2012

In Animal Kingdom, Voting Of A Different Sort Reigns

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A school of manini fish passes over a coral reef at Hanauma Bay in 2005, in Honolulu. Researchers say schooling behavior like the kind seen in fish helps groups of animals make better decisions than any one member of the group could.

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A large flock of starlings flies over a park at sunset in Algiers, Algeria, in 2006. Millions of birds migrate every year, arriving from Europe and crossing into Africa.

By Jon Hamilton

Originally published on Thu October 25, 2012 8:57 am

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As part of NPR's coverage of this year's presidential election, All Things Considered asked three science reporters to weigh in on the race. The result is a three-part series on the science of leadership. In Part 1, Alix Spiegel looked at the personalities of American presidents.

Voters could learn some things about choosing a leader from a fish. Or a chimp. Or an elephant.

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