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All Things Considered

Weekdays, 4pm - 7pm; Weekends, 5pm - 6pm

All Things Considered is a NPR radio newsmagazine that delivers in-depth reporting and transforms the way listeners understand current events and view the world. The program presents breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special -- sometimes quirky -- features.

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'Personal Space': Relics From Synth Soul's Early Days

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Electronic soul artist Jeff Phelps with his synthesizers.

By Oliver Wang

Originally published on Mon June 4, 2012 7:44 pm

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Early synthesizers were supposed to imitate or re-create other existing sounds, but as anyone can tell you, they mostly sounded like synthesizers. That distinctive whine and wheeze captivated all manner of pop artists, from prog-rockers to classical composers to soul musicians. However, back then, synthesizers were so expensive and bulky, you needed a major-label budget and an entire studio wall to install them.

3:51 pm

Mon June 4, 2012

California's Top-Two Primary System Faces First Statewide Test

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Abel Maldonado, a former California state senator and current congressional candidate, pushed for the change to the top-two primary system. He says he thinks the system will lead to "more open-minded and more reasonable" officials.

By Tamara Keith

Originally published on Mon June 4, 2012 5:45 pm

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When voters go to the polls in California's primary on Tuesday, instead of only being able to vote for candidates in their own party, they will be able to vote for anyone they please.

Tuesday will be the first statewide test of California's new open primary system, where the top two candidates move on to the general election, regardless of party. Backers hope this system will favor moderates.

In California, there aren't very many purple areas. The state has strongly Democratic regions and strongly Republican regions — and the Democrats dominate.

3:22 pm

Mon June 4, 2012

Do These Pants Make Me Look ... ? Body Scans For A Better Fit

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OptiTex creates digital models of clothes for department stores like Target and Kohl's. These computer designs let stores create or tweak new styles without actually stitching prototype garments.

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In a few stores, customers can enter a Bodymetrics pod to be scanned and measured for clothing.

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Originally published on Mon June 4, 2012 7:44 pm

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Sun June 3, 2012

Wisc. Recall: A Trial Run For The Presidential Race

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A supporter of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (right) talks with a supporter of Walker's Democratic opponent, Tom Barrett, at a recall election rally Friday on Friday.

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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker tour Quad Graphics during a campaign stop for Walker in Sussex, Wis., last week.

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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett greets former President Clinton at a Get Out The Vote Rally on Friday.

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Originally published on Sun June 3, 2012 6:25 pm

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Voters in Wisconsin will decide Tuesday whether or not to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker. It's been one of the most expensive statewide races in American history, and the stakes in that election could have national implications, for unions, for deficit hawks, for businesses, even for President Obama's re-election.

The vote over whether to recall Walker is so important, it's drawn millions in outside money and some of the biggest political stars in the country. Now millions of dollars are flowing in, too.

5:01 pm

Sun June 3, 2012

'Family Feud' Host Richard Dawson Remembered

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Originally published on Sun June 3, 2012 6:25 pm

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Richard Dawson, the actor and original host of Family Feud, died Sunday at the age of 79. He hosted the show for nearly 10 years, ending in 1985. The actor and original host of the popular TV show died Sunday at the age of 79.

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