Block is a 30-year veteran of NPR. She joined the network in 1985 as an editorial assistant for “All Things Considered.” She later became a senior producer and New York correspondent for NPR.

Melissa Block speaks with David Wasserman, House editor for The Cook Political Report, about the leanings of congressional districts in the U.S., polarized districts and roots in the shutdown.

Listeners respond to the interview with Arianna Huffington and Dennis Prager last week, and the story on American castles. Melissa Block and Madeleine Brand read from listeners' e-mails.

Melissa Block talks with NPR's Anne Garrels, who is in Baghdad, about the challenges of getting basic utilities up and running in Iraq, an environment where looting is rampant, power is ...

Melissa Block and Michele Norris read from listeners' letters and emails. Comments this week include responses from college educators to Michele Norris's interview with U.S. Education Secretary ...

The military system faces a complicated test as it investigates accusations that U.S. Marines covered up a mass killing of Iraqi civilians in Haditha. Melissa Block talks with retired Col. Gary ...

NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Michele Norris read from your letters. To send a letter to All Things Considered, email [email protected].