All Songs Considered

Special announcement

February 21, 2026

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  • The podcast feed for *All Songs Considered* will be renamed to "NPR Music" and receive a new logo starting Monday, February 23rd, consolidating several NPR Music shows under one banner. 
  • Despite the name and logo change, all existing shows—including *All Songs Considered*, *Alt Latino*, and *New Music Friday*—will continue to be released on their regular schedules. 
  • Listeners do not need to take any action, as all existing shows and the NPR Music Plus bonus episodes will still be accessible under the new unified feed structure. 

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Sponsor Message Introduction
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  • Key Takeaway: MIDI Health is promoting AgeWell, a longevity care service designed by women for women.
  • Summary: MIDI Health is introducing AgeWell, a longevity care service specifically designed by women for women. Listeners interested in preventing future health issues or regaining a sense of self are directed to joinmidi.com. This segment is an advertisement and does not relate to the main announcement of the All Songs Considered episode.
Podcast Feed Changes Announcement
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  • Key Takeaway: The All Songs Considered podcast feed is undergoing cosmetic changes to consolidate multiple NPR Music shows.
  • Summary: Host Robin Hilton announces upcoming cosmetic changes to the podcast feed starting next week. Currently, the feed hosts All Songs Considered, Alt Latino (Wednesdays), New Music Friday (Fridays), and the NPR Music Plus version (every other Thursday). All these shows are part of the NPR Music family.
New Feed Name and Logo
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  • Key Takeaway: Effective Monday, February 23rd, the podcast feed name will change to “NPR Music,” accompanied by a new logo.
  • Summary: Starting Monday, February 23rd, the podcast feed will be officially renamed to “NPR Music,” and the associated logo will also change. This change is purely cosmetic, meaning all familiar NPR Music shows will still be present under this single banner. Listeners do not need to take any action regarding their subscription.
Content Schedule Confirmation
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  • Key Takeaway: The release schedule for All Songs Considered, Alt Latino, and New Music Friday remains unchanged, delivering new episodes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, respectively.
  • Summary: All existing NPR Music shows, including All Songs Considered, Alt Latino, and New Music Friday, will continue to be released on their regular days. NPR Music Plus supporters will still receive their bonus episode every other Thursday with Ann Powers and Dawood Tyler Amin. The shows will simply appear under the unified NPR Music banner and logo.
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  • Summary: Betterment provides automated investing and saving tools designed to offer quiet confidence regarding money management. Their services include tax-smart tools intended to maximize after-tax returns throughout the year. Listeners are directed to betterment.com to begin, with a disclaimer noting that investing involves risk and Betterment is not a tax advisor.
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  • Key Takeaway: Angie connects users with qualified professionals for home projects.
  • Summary: Angie helps users find trusted professionals to complete home projects effectively. The service aims to connect users with pros who perform high-quality work. Users can find local pros by visiting angie.com.
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  • Summary: IXL provides personalized learning solutions supported by powerful insights for teachers. These tools help educators understand student progress in real time. More information about the platform is available at ixl.com/slash npr.