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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Up First, NPR News Now, and more.

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Trump Pressures The Fed, Epstein Town Halls, France Recognizes Palestinian State

25 Jul 2025
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Up First from NPR News delivers the day's headlines, starting with President Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve renovation project, where he pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. The podcast then covers Republican representatives fielding questions about the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigati...

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Epstein Files Subpoena, Columbia $221 Million Settlement, 'Woke' AI

24 Jul 2025
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This episode of NPR's Up First covers three main news stories: the ongoing questions surrounding President Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the White House's strategies to address them, Columbia University's $200 million settlement with the federal government over civil rights investigations, and President Trump's n...

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Epstein Troubles In Congress, 2016 Election Interference, Columbia Student Discipline

23 Jul 2025
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This NPR News podcast, "Up First," covers three main news stories: the House Republicans' early summer recess due to a dispute over releasing information about Jeffrey Epstein, Trump's claims regarding Obama manipulating intelligence about Russian meddling in the 2016 election, and Columbia University's disciplinary ac...

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Troops In Central Gaza, Military Detention Centers, Harvard Hearing

22 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast covers several developing stories, including the Israeli military's push into Central Gaza amid ceasefire negotiations and the humanitarian crisis that is worsening in Gaza. It also reports on the Trump administration's plans to use military bases to detain immigrants and expand detention space at...

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Gaza Aid Violence, Harvard On Trial, Congress Redistricting

21 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," presents a concise overview of the day's top news stories. The episode covers the dire situation in Gaza, where Palestinians are struggling with hunger and the aftermath of Israeli fire while seeking aid, and discusses the prospects for a ceasefire. It also examines the legal battle b...

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The Talk

20 Jul 2025
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In this episode of "The Sunday Story," Ayesha Rascoe interviews Ryan Ross, CEO of the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado, and his son, Gavin, about the realities and worries of being Black in America, particularly concerning interactions with law enforcement. They discuss "The Talk," a conversation Black parents h...

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Epstein Conspiracies, US Drug Manufacturing, Student Loan Overhaul

19 Jul 2025
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This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers three main news stories: the renewed scrutiny surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the release of related records, President Trump's push to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the U.S. through tariffs, and the overhaul of the federal student loan system, including new loan lim...

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Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

18 Jul 2025
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Catherine Marr, CEO of NPR, announces that Congress has eliminated all federal funding for public media at the White House's request. She highlights the impact this will have on local news coverage, community connection, and access to information, particularly in rural areas. Marr emphasizes NPR's continued commitmen...

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Rescission Vote, Trump And The Wall Street Journal, Trump's Health

18 Jul 2025
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This NPR News podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. First, it discusses Congress ceding power to President Trump by overturning previously approved spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting, detailing the potential impact on local public media stations and the political motivations behind the m...

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Public Media Cuts, Trump And Fed Chair, Israel Strikes Syria

17 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," delivers a concise overview of the day's top news stories. The episode covers the Senate's approval of legislation to claw back funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, President Trump's ongoing frustration with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the possibility of his re...

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Tariffs And Inflation, Epstein Conspiracy Theories, Public Broadcasting Cuts

16 Jul 2025
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This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several developing news stories. The hosts discuss the potential impact of President Trump's tariffs on inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, featuring analysis from NPR's Scott Horsley. The podcast also examines the controversy surrounding the Epstein files...

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Moscow On Trump, Supreme Court On Education Department, Epstein Files

15 Jul 2025
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Up First from NPR News presents a concise overview of current events. The podcast covers President Trump's changing stance on Russia, including potential tariffs and military aid to Ukraine, alongside reactions from Moscow and Kyiv. It also discusses the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to pro...

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Tariffs View From The EU, Ukraine Weapons Plan, Texas Flood Update

14 Jul 2025
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This edition of Up First from NPR News covers several developing stories, including President Trump's threat of new tariffs on Europe and Mexico, and the European Union's measured response, as well as the President's changing stance on the war in Ukraine and his promise to send weapons. The podcast also reports on the ...

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Chinese manufacturing meets Small Town, USA

13 Jul 2025
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This episode of "The Sunday Story" from NPR's Planet Money delves into the controversy surrounding a Chinese company, Goshen, attempting to build a battery factory in Green Charter Township, Michigan. The story explores how a project intended to revitalize the economically struggling town instead ignited a political fi...

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President Trump Visits Texas, Immigration Raids Ruling, New Antidepressants Study

12 Jul 2025
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This NPR News podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. The first segment reports on President Trump's visit to Texas following devastating floods, including his interactions with grieving families and responses to questions about the disaster response. The podcast then shifts to a legal challenge against...

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Trump Visits Kerr County, Trump And Putin, DOGE And Farmers' Data

11 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. First, President Trump is visiting Texas to meet with families affected by the recent floods, with reports on the ground from NPR's Frank Morris detailing the relief efforts and the psychological toll on the community. Then, the podcast discusses the...

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Texas Vigil, Flood Danger Zones, Ukraine Air Defenses

10 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. The podcast starts with a report on the vigil held in Kerrville, Texas, for the victims of the recent flash floods, including an interview with Lucio Vazquez from the Texas Newsroom, who provides on-the-ground coverage of the community's response and...

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Texas Storm Toll, Trump's Foreign Policy, Supreme Court Allows Federal Layoffs

09 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast covers several developing stories. First, it reports on the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, detailing the ongoing search and rescue efforts, the number of missing and dead, and the investigations into the emergency response. Then, it discusses President Trump's meetings with Israeli Prime ...

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Texas Flooding Update, Tariff Limbo, Health Groups Sue RFK, Jr.

08 Jul 2025
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers three main stories: the devastating floods in Central Texas, the uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs, and a lawsuit against Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. regarding vaccine policy. The report from Texas focuses on the rising death toll, especially amo...

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Texas Flooding Update, Trump And Netanyahu Meeting, Tariff Plans

07 Jul 2025
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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers three main news stories: the ongoing search for victims of flash flooding in Central Texas and the questions surrounding the lack of evacuation warnings, President Trump's upcoming meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a potential ceasefire deal in ...

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