All Things Considered With Daniel Costello

Making Everyday Choices In The Middle Of The Epidemic

By editor • 4 hours ago

Listener Questions About Ventilators And How The Coronavirus Attacks Lungs

By Jon Hamilton • 4 hours ago

Another Break From The Past: Government Will Help Churches Pay Pastor Salaries

By Tom Gjelten • 4 hours ago

In a development that could challenge the Constitution's prohibition of any law "respecting the establishment of religion," the federal government will soon provide money directly to U.S. churches to help them pay pastor salaries and utility bills.

Coronavirus Updates: Projecting The Curve, Government Responses

By Ayesha Rascoe & Richard Harris • 7 hours ago

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

The $2 trillion economic relief legislation enacted last month is a virtually unprecedented government intervention into the U.S. economy. One especially notable feature - taxpayer dollars will go directly to financially troubled churches and other religious organizations. That provision raises the question of whether the separation of church and state has been weakened.

Well, joining me now is NPR's Tom Gjelten. Hey there, Tom.

TOM GJELTEN, BYLINE: Hi, Mary Louise.

'Godshot' Author Explains How Fiction Helps Us Face Real-World Adversity

By Ari Shapiro • 7 hours ago

Chelsea Bieker's mother left when she was 9 years old. "Growing up, I was hungry for narratives that were tackling some of the things that I was experiencing and feeling," she recalls. Whenever she found those stories, she says it felt healing, cathartic — a release.

"It didn't feel like I was so isolated — it made my experience feel more universal," she says.

Your Anti-Anxiety Playlist

By editor • Apr 5, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, another selection from our anti-anxiety playlist. That's where you share the songs that help you stay calm during these stressful times. And we play some of them here. You've been sending us lots of great suggestions, and every week, it's hard to choose which ones to highlight. But today's choice is easy. It's from Twitter user @leahsamuel (ph), and we love it because who does not want to get up and dance when they hear Earth, Wind & Fire?

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SING A SONG")

'How To Love A Country' Poet Richard Blanco Reads Your #NPRPoetry

By editor • Apr 5, 2020

If there's a silver lining to glean amid a pandemic, Richard Blanco says it's an opportune time for the socially distanced and homebound to immerse in poetry.

"A lot of poetry is about being quiet and being still and observing," the Cuban American poet said. "I think we have that opportunity right now."

And April just so happens to be National Poetry Month.

It's a time when we call on our audience — budding and studied poets alike — to indulge in the art form.

Tips For Homebound Bakers

By editor • Apr 5, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

And finally today, another selection from our anti-anxiety playlist. That's where you share the songs that help you stay calm during these stressful times. And we play some of them here. You've been sending us lots of great suggestions, and every week, it's hard to choose which ones to highlight. But today's choice is easy. It's from Twitter user @leahsamuel (ph), and we love it because who does not want to get up and dance when they hear Earth, Wind & Fire?

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SING A SONG")

Thundercat On 'It Is What It Is,' Losing Mac Miller And Learning To Do Nothing

By Michel Martin • Apr 4, 2020

Stephen Bruner, better known as Thundercat, is one of the music industry's most eclectic and prolific collaborators. Over the past five years, the virtuosic bass player has worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar to Michael McDonald. His latest album, It Is What It Is, was released on Friday and it features the same expansive range of genres and styles.

Former FHA Commissioner On Rent And Mortgages During The Pandemic

By editor • Apr 4, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Public Concern Over Government-Enforced Coronavirus Containment

By Frank Langfitt, Eyder Peralta & Anthony Kuhn • Apr 4, 2020

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Authorities around the world have issued their own guidelines and rules designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. And as they've sought to enforce these rules, some efforts have sparked backlash and concerns about privacy.

How Mexico Is Responding To The Coronavirus Outbreak

By Carrie Kahn • Apr 3, 2020

Questions About How To Give Back During The Pandemic

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

European Union Restricts Export Of Medical Gear, Threatening Countries Which Need It

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

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Jared Kushner's Role In Coronavirus Response Draws Scrutiny

By Franco Ordoñez • Apr 3, 2020

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, made a rare appearance during yesterday's coronavirus briefing. He criticized governors for not having a handle on their supplies of masks and ventilators.

Wedding Planners And Vendors — Not To Mention Couples — Scramble To Adapt

By editor • Apr 3, 2020

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What Happened Today: Another Unprecedented Jump In Unemployment

By Jim Zarroli • Apr 2, 2020

How To Play Sports Safely During The Coronavirus Outbreak

By Tom Goldman • Apr 2, 2020

Listener Questions About Adapting K-12 Education During The Epidemic

By Anya Kamenetz • Apr 2, 2020

Listener Questions About COVID-19 Testing

By Rob Stein • Apr 2, 2020

Navy Removes Commander Of Aircraft Carrier After He Criticized Coronavirus Response

By Tom Bowman • Apr 2, 2020

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Report: Trump Organization Seeks Financial Help During Coronavirus Outbreak

By editor • Apr 2, 2020

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit

By Frannie Kelley • Apr 2, 2020

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Fans Turn To Marble Racing For A Spectator Sports Fix

By editor • Apr 2, 2020

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Many of you do not need the reminder sports leagues around the world are suspended - no NBA, no Olympics, no Wimbledon. We won't get ahead of ourselves and talk about the NFL. But there is something to fill that competitive void.