/tags/all-things-considered All Things Considered en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:41:00 GMT /2021-03-15/who-points-to-wildlife-farms-in-southwest-china-as-likely-source-of-pandemic Peter Daszak of the investigative team sent to Wuhan says the farms were probably where the coronavirus first jumped from bats to another animal before infecting humans. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:41:00 GMT /2021-03-15/who-points-to-wildlife-farms-in-southwest-china-as-likely-source-of-pandemic Michaeleen Doucleff /2021-03-15/why-are-we-playing-college-basketball-right-now-ncaa-and-covid-19 NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sportswriter Christine Brennan of USA Today about the NCAA COVID-19 rules. She points out that the women's team is playing in Texas, which has no mask mandate. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:48 GMT /2021-03-15/why-are-we-playing-college-basketball-right-now-ncaa-and-covid-19 /2021-03-15/biden-has-options-to-leverage-trumps-sanctions-on-iran The tough sanctions that former president Trump slapped on Iran are still in place and President Biden has a few options to use them to bring Iran back to the nuclear deal. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:48 GMT /2021-03-15/biden-has-options-to-leverage-trumps-sanctions-on-iran Jackie Northam /2021-03-15/on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-syrian-war-hardship-persists-on-both-sides This week marks the 10th anniversary of the start of the unrest leading to the Syrian civil war. A check-in shows that it's tough for people on both government and rebel sides. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-syrian-war-hardship-persists-on-both-sides Ruth Sherlock /2021-03-15/many-firsts-are-among-the-oscar-nominations-this-year The nominations for the Academy Awards were announced Monday. There were many firsts, including two women up for best director and the first Muslim actor nominated in a leading category. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/many-firsts-are-among-the-oscar-nominations-this-year Aisha Harris /2021-03-15/one-of-the-heaviest-snowstorms-on-record-hits-rocky-mountains Residents of Colorado and neighboring states are digging out after one of the heaviest snowstorms on record. But it won't make more than a dent in alleviating the region's severe drought. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/one-of-the-heaviest-snowstorms-on-record-hits-rocky-mountains Sam Brasch /2021-03-15/the-podcast-spectacle-covers-reality-tv-1-franchise-at-a-time NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mariah Smith about the podcast she hosts, Spectacle. Each episode focuses on one reality TV franchise. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/the-podcast-spectacle-covers-reality-tv-1-franchise-at-a-time /2021-03-15/republicans-visit-u-s-mexico-border-amid-increase-in-border-crossing-attempts On Monday, House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy led a group of Republican lawmakers to the U.S. southern border in Texas amid a jump in the number of migrants showing up at the border. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/republicans-visit-u-s-mexico-border-amid-increase-in-border-crossing-attempts Angela Kocherga /2021-03-15/the-looming-presence-of-trump-is-affecting-republicans-up-for-reelection As some top veteran Senate Republicans opt to retire in 2022 over running for reelection, former President Trump still looms large over the party — but that will help or hurt candidates? Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/the-looming-presence-of-trump-is-affecting-republicans-up-for-reelection Claudia Grisales /2021-03-15/mayor-de-blasio-on-reopening-schools-and-his-call-for-gov-cuomo-to-resign NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about reopening schools and his call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT /2021-03-15/mayor-de-blasio-on-reopening-schools-and-his-call-for-gov-cuomo-to-resign