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This episode of NPR's "Up First" begins with a discussion on the importance of public media and listener support for NPR. It then transitions to current events, including President Trump's announcement of new warships named after himself and his threats towards Venezuela, with analysis from NPR's Quill Lawrence. The ep...
This episode of Up First covers several developing stories, beginning with the U.S. Coast Guard's pursuit of oil tankers linked to Venezuela and the debate over whether the U.S. is justified in seizing these tankers. The hosts then discuss the partial release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, noting the controversy ...
Ayesha Rascoe hosts Eli Stark-Elster, a researcher from UC Davis, to discuss the evolution of children's play and the implications of increased screen time. They explore how the shift from unsupervised outdoor play to digital spaces has impacted children's autonomy and mental health. Eli distinguishes between different...
This episode of NPR's "Up First" covers the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including reactions to redactions and missing information, and the potential impact of Congress's failure to extend enhanced premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, leading to expected premium hikes and potential unins...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," presents several current events: the discovery of the Brown University shooting suspect, the impending release of DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein, and the controversial renaming of the Kennedy Center. The podcast features reports from NPR correspondents and discusses the details,...
This NPR news podcast episode of "Up First" covers three main stories: President Trump's defense of his economic record amid voter skepticism, a group of Republicans joining Democrats to force a vote on extending healthcare subsidies, and President Trump's escalation of pressure on Venezuela by ordering a ban on some o...
Up First from NPR News presents a summary of the day's top news stories. The episode includes discussion of the upcoming House vote on a healthcare plan and the disagreement on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, potentially causing millions to lose coverage or face increased premiums. Also covered is a Vanity Fai...
This episode of Up First from NPR News covers three main news stories: Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, is accused of murder, and the episode includes details about his past struggles with drug addiction and his relationship with his father; Rhode Island authorities seek public assistance in identifying a susp...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," presents a summary of the day's top news stories. The episode covers a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, where at least 15 people were killed, and the subsequent investigation. It also reports on the release of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting ...
In this episode of Up First's Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe reflects on a significant personal change: buying a house and co-parenting with her best friend, Jasmine. Inspired by Rhaina Cohen's book, "The Other Significant Others," which explores the importance of friendships, Ayesha interviews Rhaina about her book and t...
This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several pressing news items: the potential expiration of health care subsidies and the political battle surrounding it, historic flooding in Washington state, and turmoil within the Department of Justice under President Trump, including allegations of pursuing critics and misstat...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," delivers a concise overview of the day's top stories. It covers Ukraine's President Zelenskyy's willingness to discuss elections and potential territorial concessions to Russia under certain conditions, the legal battle surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation and subsequent rel...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," delivers a concise overview of the day's top stories. The broadcast includes segments on the potential extension of Obamacare health insurance subsidies, the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates, and the U.S. military's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. ...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several developing news stories. It begins with an analysis of President Trump's economic message amid voter concerns about affordability, featuring NPR's Tamara Keith. The episode then discusses the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut and the internal debate among co...
This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several developing news stories. The podcast starts with a lighthearted banter about a Golden Globe nomination before diving into President Trump's upcoming trip to Pennsylvania to address affordability concerns, with insights from NPR's Tamara Keith. The episode then discusses a...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," delivers the day's top news stories. The hosts discuss a Supreme Court case concerning presidential power over independent agencies, featuring insights from NPR's Andrea Hsu. They then cover the potential expiration of COVID-era healthcare subsidies and the congressional debate surrou...
This episode of the "Sunday Story" podcast, featuring NPR's immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd, delves into the lives of undocumented immigrants and their families navigating the Trump administration's immigration policies. The story centers on Em, an undocumented mother in Maryland, and her family's fears and dif...
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