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"Up First" from NPR News presents a roundup of current events for September 20, 2025, including a likely government shutdown due to congressional gridlock, divisions in the country following the Charlie Kirk assassination and Jimmy Kimmel suspension, and concerns over free speech issues with the Pentagon's new policy a...
This episode of Up First covers three main news stories: President Trump's suggestion that the FCC should take action against late-night hosts who criticize him, including potential license revocation, and the concerns about First Amendment rights; a CDC panel's decision to roll back vaccine guidance for children, infl...
This NPR Up First podcast episode covers three main news stories: Firstly, a federal vaccine panel is meeting to discuss COVID boosters and childhood shots amidst concerns about political influence on vaccine recommendations. Secondly, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to help the weakening job market, balanci...
Up First from NPR News presents a concise overview of the day's top news stories. The episode begins with the hosts in the same studio, followed by a discussion of the murder charges against Tyler Robinson for the killing of Charlie Kirk, including details from NPR's Tovia Smith about the evidence and possible motives....
This episode of Up First from NPR News covers three main stories: Vice President Vance's reaction to Charlie Kirk's death and his pledge to target political violence, FBI Director Kash Patel's upcoming testimony and the controversy surrounding his social media activity during the Kirk investigation, and the Federal Res...
Up First from NPR News delivers the day's top news stories, starting with the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the ongoing investigation into the suspect's motives, including insights from Utah Governor Spencer Cox and KUER's Elaine Clark. The podcast then shifts to the diplomatic tensions between the...
In this episode of "The Sunday Story," Ayesha Rascoe interviews Kate Riley, the author of the novel "Ruth." The discussion centers on Riley's experiences living in a Christian commune and how those experiences influenced her writing. Riley shares her motivations for joining the community, what she learned about herself...
This podcast episode of Up First from NPR News covers three main news stories: the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah and the subsequent arrest of Tyler Robinson, the debate over how open college campuses should be in light of recent events and security concerns, and Missouri joining other sta...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. It begins with the ongoing investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including the search for a suspect and the challenges of online disinformation. The podcast then shifts to economic news, discussing the soaring stock mar...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. The first segment details the shooting of activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus, including reactions from Utah's governor and an ongoing investigation. The podcast then discusses Kirk's background, his influence on young conservatives throug...
In a special edition of Up First from NPR News, Steve Inskeep interviews Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. Pritzker discusses his battle with the Trump administration over immigration and crime, criticizing the president's approach to Chicago and the deployment of federal a...
This NPR Up First podcast episode covers three main news stories: Israel's attack on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders and the potential impact on Gaza war negotiations, the Trump administration's deployment of federal immigration agents to Chicago amidst criticism from Illinois Governor Pritzker, and the release of new he...
This episode of Up First from NPR News covers several developing stories, including the Supreme Court's decision to allow ICE and Border Patrol agents to resume immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by the House Oversight Committee, and President Trump's threats of sanct...
In this episode of The Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe interviews Camila Domonoske about the environmental and economic issues surrounding old and unplugged oil wells in the U.S. Domonoske explains that a vast majority of oil wells produce very little oil but contribute significantly to methane pollution. The discussion co...
This episode of Up First from NPR News covers several important news stories. The first segment discusses President Trump's threats to send the National Guard to Chicago and other cities, despite legal challenges and opposition from local officials. The second segment reports on a large immigration raid at a Hyundai pl...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," presents several news stories. It covers the controversy surrounding Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines and a Senate hearing where he defended his position. The podcast also discusses European countries finalizing security guarantees for Ukr...
The Up First podcast episode for September 4th covers three main news stories: the Senate hearing for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amidst upheaval at the CDC, President Trump's efforts to exert more control over the Federal Reserve by filling vacant seats and potentially removing a current governor, and a fed...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several developing news stories. First, it discusses the efforts of some members of Congress to release the Epstein files, including the political implications and the victims' desire for justice. Second, it reports on a federal judge's ruling that President Trump's use of the...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several developing news stories. First, it discusses the return of Congress and the pressure on Republican leaders to release the Epstein files, along with the looming government shutdown deadline and potential conflicts regarding funding. Then, the episode shifts to Brazil, w...
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