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"Up First" from NPR News presents a concise overview of the day's top news stories. The episode begins with President Trump's reversal on the release of the Epstein files, followed by increased US military presence in the Caribbean and potential discussions with Venezuela's President Maduro. The episode also covers imm...
In this episode of The Sunday Story, NPR correspondents Aya Batrawy and Daniel Estrin discuss the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and why it is not progressing as planned. They explain that despite the agreement, there have been ongoing airstrikes and exchanges of fire, but both sides claim to be abiding b...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," delivers a concise news briefing for the weekend. The hosts, Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon, cover key stories including Russian attacks on Ukraine and related corruption probes involving President Zelensky's associates, Trump's threatened lawsuit against the BBC over a misleading edit...
Up First from NPR News presents a Friday news briefing, starting with President Trump's conflict with the House of Representatives amidst renewed Jeffrey Epstein scrutiny, including White House responses and potential political pressures. The broadcast then shifts to Charlotte, North Carolina, anticipating an immigrati...
This episode of NPR's "Up First" covers two main news stories: the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, and the debate over health insurance subsidies following a government shutdown. The discussion on the Epstein documents includes details on the content of the files and the differing inte...
The Up First podcast episode for November 12th covers several developing news stories, including the end of the government shutdown and the implications of flight restrictions due to controller shortages. The hosts discuss the Republican-led House's plan to end the shutdown, Democratic reactions, and the promise of a f...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," previews the day's headlines, including the House of Representatives' return to address a bill to reopen the government after a shutdown. The podcast discusses the Senate's approval of a funding bill and the unresolved debate over health insurance subsidies, with insights from NPR con...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," hosted by Steve Inskeep and Leila Favel, covers the potential end of the federal government shutdown following a Senate agreement, the ongoing legal battles over SNAP benefits, and the upcoming UN Climate Conference in Brazil amidst questions about U.S. participation. The podcast incl...
In this episode of "The Sunday Story," Ayesha Rascoe interviews NPR's Quil Lawrence about his decade-long coverage of veterans' affairs, focusing on the story of Dave Carlson, an Iraq War veteran. Lawrence discusses his transition from a war correspondent to covering veterans' issues, driven by his experiences embeddin...
This episode of "Up First" continues Quill Lawrence's decade-long reporting on combat veteran Dave Carlson, focusing on his struggles with PTSD and reintegration into society after serving time in prison for crimes committed post-Iraq War. The narrative details Carlson's time in prison, his turn to faith, and the suppo...
This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several pressing issues. It examines the impact of President Trump's tariffs on consumers, with rising prices affecting purchasing decisions and holiday plans, and analyzes the legal challenges to these tariffs at the Supreme Court. The podcast also investigates the Department of...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," begins with a lighthearted birthday greeting to A Martinez before diving into current affairs. The hosts, Leila Faldin and A Martinez, discuss the potential travel delays due to the government shutdown and the FAA's order for airlines to cut flights. They interview NPR's transportatio...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for November 16th covers several news stories: the ongoing government shutdown and the differing views of Republicans and Democrats on how to resolve it, including the potential impact of recent election results; the Supreme Court's skepticism towards President Trump's use of tariffs...
This episode of Up First from NPR News summarizes key results from recent elections. Democrats had significant wins, including Abigail Spanberger and Mikey Sherrill being elected as governors in Virginia and New Jersey, respectively, in races where economic issues and Trump's influence were factors. New York City elect...
Up First from NPR News delivers the day's top news stories, starting with a focus on key elections in California, New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, with analysis from NPR political correspondent Ashley Lopez. The podcast then shifts to the restart of SNAP food benefits, albeit partially, and the struggles famili...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," for November 3rd, covers several pressing issues: President Trump's stance on the government shutdown and his travel schedule, the lapse in federal funding for the SNAP food assistance program affecting millions of Americans, and the contentious New York City mayoral race featuring De...
In this episode of NPR's "Up First," Ayesha Rascoe interviews NPR correspondents Sarah McCammon and Brian Mann about their reporting series, "Population Shift," which examines the global decline in birth rates and its implications. They discuss the factors contributing to smaller families, including financial constrain...
This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several pressing issues: the suspension of SNAP food benefits due to the government shutdown and the legal challenges to this decision, the rising costs of health insurance premiums during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment, and the increasing electricity prices in New Jerse...
This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers the potential shutdown's impact on SNAP food benefits, with millions of Americans facing the cutoff of these benefits. It also discusses the political standoff in Congress, with Democrats and Republicans at odds over funding the government and healthcare subsidies. The episode fu...
This episode of NPR's "Up First" covers three main news stories: trade talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi in South Korea, the potential loss of Head Start access for tens of thousands of children due to funding issues, and President Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means, appearing bef...
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