Economic Worries, Redistricting Battles, Reconsidering BMI

This edition of Up First from NPR News covers several important stories, including a disappointing jobs report and its implications for the economy, President Trump's reaction to the report and his tariff policies, and the potential for weaponized redistricting in states like Texas, California, and Ohio. The podcast also explores the ongoing debate over the usefulness of BMI as a health indicator, presenting new research that suggests body fat percentage may be a better measure of health risks. Additionally, the podcast includes segments promoting other NPR programs, such as Planet Money Summer School, TED Radio Hour, Consider This, Pop Culture Happy Hour, and ThruLine.