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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.

Episodes

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When News Broke

06 Jul 2025
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The podcast "The Sunday Story" features an excerpt from the "Engines of Outrage" miniseries, which is part of the Landslide podcast. The segment explores the polarization of news consumption in America and how it has led to separate information bubbles with conflicting views on the same events. It traces the roots of t...

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Texas Flash Floods, Trump's Next Priorities, Buy Now-Pay Later and Credit Scores.

05 Jul 2025
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This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several developing news stories. The podcast begins with coverage of the devastating flash floods in the Texas Hill Country, including interviews with on-site reporter Sergio Martinez Beltran and affected individuals, detailing the ongoing search and rescue efforts. The broadcast...

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Trump's Victory Lap, Ukraine Weapons, Immigration And The Economy

04 Jul 2025
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This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several key news stories: President Trump's 4th of July signing ceremony for his domestic policy bill and the debate over whether it's a political win or liability for Republicans, the Pentagon's pause of weapons shipments to Ukraine due to low stockpiles and the implications for...

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GOP Megabill Latest, Tax Cuts And Debt, Sean Combs Conviction

03 Jul 2025
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The Up First podcast episode for July 3rd covers several developing news stories. First, it discusses the Republican-led House's efforts to pass President Trump's tax and spending bill before the July 4th deadline, detailing the internal conflicts and compromises within the Republican party, as well as the Democrats' o...

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One-on-One with Zohran Mamdani

02 Jul 2025
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This episode of Up First from NPR News features an interview with Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral race. The interview explores Mamdani's unexpected primary win, his policy proposals focused on affordability (such as rent freezes, free public transportation, a...

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Tax And Spending Bill, Medicaid Concerns, Gun Tracing Fund

02 Jul 2025
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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for July 2nd covers several news stories, including the Senate's approval of President Trump's budget bill, which includes tax cuts, border security, and defense program funding but is expected to increase the national deficit. The episode features NPR correspondents discussing the b...

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Megabill Wrangling, State Of Democracy Poll, USAID Ends

01 Jul 2025
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This episode of Up First covers several pressing issues, including the Senate's debate over President Trump's tax and spending bill, the implications of dismantling USAID, and a new poll revealing Americans' concerns about the state of democracy and political violence. The hosts interview Claudia Grisales about the pot...

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Senate Spending Bill, Ukraine Airstrikes, Idaho Firefighter Shootings

30 Jun 2025
12m
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," presents a summary of the day's top news stories. The episode covers the Senate's debate on a massive tax and spending bill, focusing on Republican dissent over Medicaid cuts and the potential impact on states. It also reports on Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, including a ma...

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America is Changing Lanes on EVs

29 Jun 2025
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In this episode of the Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe and Camila Domonoske delve into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., highlighting the significant impact of shifting political administrations and consumer demand. They discuss how the Biden administration's pro-EV policies contrast with the p...

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SCOTUS Rulings, Trump Megabill, Israeli PM Denies IDF Deliberately Fired on Gazans

28 Jun 2025
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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several news stories: the Supreme Court's ruling to limit universal injunctions, focusing on the implications for President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship and a ruling about opt-outs for public school children whose parents have religious objections to cours...

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Supreme Court Decision on Nationwide Injunctions

27 Jun 2025
24m
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This special episode of NPR's Up First analyzes a Supreme Court ruling that limits the power of district courts to issue nationwide injunctions against the Trump administration, specifically concerning an executive order related to birthright citizenship. The court's decision, while not addressing the constitutionality...

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Iran Intelligence, Supreme Court Term Ends, Gaza Food Program

27 Jun 2025
27m
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers several developing stories. It begins with a discussion of a planned U.S. military strike on an Iranian nuclear facility, including the long-term planning involved and the uncertainty surrounding the actual damage inflicted. The podcast then shifts to the Supreme Court's final ...

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Trump After NATO, Abrego Garcia Latest, Senate Trump Agenda

26 Jun 2025
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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for June 26th covers several developing news stories. The podcast starts with a discussion of President Trump's changed stance on NATO following a summit where member nations committed to increased defense spending. NPR's White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram provides insights int...

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Iran Intelligence, NATO Summit, Trump Judicial Nod

25 Jun 2025
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This NPR's "Up First" podcast episode for June 25th covers several developing news stories. It begins with conflicting reports on the success of U.S. airstrikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, featuring insights from NPR's Greg Myrie and reactions from the White House. The episode then shifts to President Trump's me...

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Trump's Ceasefire, Supreme Court Immigration Ruling, NYC Mayoral Primary

24 Jun 2025
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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several developing news stories. It begins with a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which is uncertain due to conflicting reports of continued strikes and missile launches. The episode then discusses a Supreme Court ruling that allows the Trump administration to dep...

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Trump Strikes Iran, View From Israel, Iran's Options

23 Jun 2025
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This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers the White House's defense of its strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, the reactions from Congress and international leaders, and potential responses from Iran. It includes reports from NPR correspondents in Washington D.C. and Tel Aviv, providing insights into the perspectives of t...

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Bonus Episode: US Strikes Iran

22 Jun 2025
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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode presents a special report on the escalating conflict in the Middle East, specifically focusing on President Trump's decision to order U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The episode features reports from NPR correspondents in the White House, Tel Aviv, and on national sec...

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Getting Abortion Pills Into Women's Hands

22 Jun 2025
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Ayesha Rascoe interviews Marta Martinez and Victoria Estrada, hosts of "The Network," a series exploring abortion access in the Americas. They discuss the history of self-managed abortions using misoprostol (Cytotec) in Brazil, where women discovered its abortive effects and created a network to share information and a...

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Weaponry in Israel-Iran Conflict, President Trump's Domestic Agenda, Heat Dome

21 Jun 2025
18m
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This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several developing news stories. The podcast begins with a discussion on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, analyzing the missile capabilities of both sides and the potential impact on civilian lives, featuring insights from NPR's Kat Lonsdorf. The conversation shif...

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National Guard Ruling, Divisions On Iran, EU and Iran Diplomacy

20 Jun 2025
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This episode of NPR's Up First covers several developing news stories. First, it discusses the legal battle between President Trump and California's Governor Newsom over control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, including the court's decision to side with Trump for now. Second, it examines the debate among Trump's ...

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