All Things Considered for December 29, 2021 Hear the All Things Considered program for December 29, 2021
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In this courtroom sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell is seated at the defense table while watching testimony of witnesses during her trial in New York. Elizabeth Williams/AP hide caption
At overdose prevention sites, people can use illegal drugs under medical supervision
The omicron surge is making it hard to staff stores and restaurants. Some are closing
President Biden promised to reform immigration policy. How has that been going?
Tribes push for a bigger role in managing the shrinking Colorado River's water
NPR's Bobby Carter on why a 2020 song should be included on 2021's best music lists
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell testified last July before the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Authorities say some 140 police officers were injured during the insurrection. Pool/Getty Images hide caption
As the Jan. 6 attack anniversary nears, one Capitol officer fears a violent repeat
Retired two-star U.S. Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton co-authored a recent op-ed about the fear that a coup could succeed after the 2024 elections. Brent Stirton/Getty Images hide caption
Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election
With omicron surging, it may be another year to put away your New Years party heels
Tens of thousands are displaced in Brazil after weeks of flooding in Bahia state
Midwest farmers are split on whether to use farmland for big solar plans
In this courtroom sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell is seated at the defense table while watching testimony of witnesses during her trial in New York. Elizabeth Williams/AP hide caption
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls
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