Every afternoon, WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz joins the hosts of NPR’s All Things Considered to help you consider the major stories of the day in less than 15 minutes. Featuring a mix of local and national stories, Consider This goes beyond the headlines with a quick, but thorough, take on the news.
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A man accused of killing 10 people in Buffalo, New York was allegedly motivated by a racist doctrine known as ‘replacement theory.’ It’s just a new name for an old set of racial hatreds, Kathleen …
The United States is experiencing an adolescent mental health crisis. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Surgeon General are stressing the urgent need to address the …
Sasa Woodruff loves food—she’s been accused of having far too many cookbooks. But in 2019, a phone call from an unknown caller changed her relationship to eating. A genetic counselor called to tell …
Inflation dipped slightly in April, but it’s still at a historically-high 8.3 percent. Research suggests lower-income families suffer the most when prices rise.NPR’s Scott Horsley explains how …
Some countries in Latin America are expanding abortion rights. Other countries, like Poland, have all but outlawed the procedure. Meanwhile, health officials in Canada have signaled Americans would …
The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia is gaining followers in the U.S. — not Russian immigrants, but American converts drawn to its emphasis on “traditional values.” NPR’s Odette Yousef …
Debates about the status of Roe v. Wade continue after the Supreme Court’s draft opinion was leaked last week. This week, the Senate is planning to vote on legislation that would codify abortion …
Earlier this week, a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggested that after nearly 50 years, the court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion …
For a few months, it looked like COVID-19 was retreating in the United States. But cases are rising across the country again. Still, public health leaders are signaling that the U.S. is turning …
Twin babies Lenny and Moishe were born via surrogate in Ukraine, just as Russia invaded the country. Their parents live in Chicago and had been anxiously awaiting the arrival of their new …
