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August 4, 2026 • We open this week’s show by reflecting on the loss of Glen Hansard, an artist who was critical to shaping the sound and spirit of All Songs Considered in its earliest days. We then ...

Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' beat out Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' and Charli XCX's 'Music, Fashion, Film' in one of the tightest chart races of the year so far. The ...

July 30, 2026 • America's darling diva pairs up with the banjo guru of our time for a set of old Appalachian songs about love, loss and the sturdy hope for better times. July 6, 2026 • Philip Glass' ...