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This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for June 19th covers several developing news stories: President Trump's ambiguous stance on potential strikes against Iran amidst escalating Israeli-Iranian conflict, including reported attacks on nuclear facilities and hospitals; the Social Security trust fund's projected depletion ...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for June 18th, covers two main news stories: Firstly, it examines President Trump's evolving stance on potential military involvement in Iran, particularly regarding its nuclear program, and the pushback he's receiving from some of his allies who advocate for an "America First" appro...
Up First from NPR News presents a summary of current events for the day. The podcast begins with the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, including details of attacks on Iranian state TV and the anxieties of Tehran residents. It then shifts to the political assassination in Minnesota, detailing the charges agai...
This edition of "Up First" from NPR News covers several developing stories: the arrest of a man in Minnesota for the murder of a state lawmaker and the shooting of another, escalating conflict between Israel and Iran with increasing casualties and destruction, President Trump's arrival in Canada for the G7 summit amids...
This episode of the Sunday Story, part of NPR's Climate Solutions Week, explores how Vienna, Austria, addresses climate change and housing issues through social housing. NPR's Julia Simon reports on Vienna's city-built and city-subsidized housing models, where about half the residents live in social housing. These init...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for June 14, 2025, covers several developing news stories. It leads with the escalating military strikes between Iran and Israel, including details of the overnight attacks, casualties, and the U.S.'s potential role in mediating talks. The episode then shifts to Washington, D.C., whe...
Up First from NPR News delivers the day's top stories, starting with Israel's strike on Iranian nuclear and military sites and Iran's promised response, reported by Hadil Al-Shalchi from Tel Aviv. The podcast then covers the legal battle over control of California's National Guard between President Trump and Governor N...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," presents three main news stories: President Trump's immigration policies and the divided public opinion surrounding them, the Trump administration's plan to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and a House Republican proposal to hold colleges accountable for st...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," presents three main stories: the military deployment in Los Angeles amidst anti-ICE protests and the concerns surrounding their role and coordination with local authorities; the economic impact of President Trump's immigration crackdown, which is driving some workers into hiding and a...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," presents three main news stories. First, it covers President Trump's deployment of active-duty Marines and additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests, detailing the concerns of California's governor and local officials about unnecessary escalat...
Steve Inskeep from NPR interviews Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, to understand his views on politics, particularly his support for Donald Trump and his perspective on why many men are drawn to conservative viewpoints. They discuss the evolution of Barstool Sports, Portnoy's personal background, and his v...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several pressing issues: protests in Los Angeles against President Trump's immigration policies and the deployment of the National Guard, the new travel ban affecting multiple countries, and reports of a culture of fear and misconduct within the federal court system, where law...
This podcast episode continues a series examining post-storm rebuilding efforts, focusing on New York and New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy and North Carolina after Helene. In New York and New Jersey, the recovery is uneven, with some areas elevated, some bought out by the government to return to nature, and others unc...
This episode of Up First presents a Sunday story from NPR, featuring Laura Sullivan's investigation into the challenges communities face when rebuilding after natural disasters. The story begins in Western North Carolina, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and then broadens to include examples from Houston after Hur...
This edition of NPR's Up First covers several developing stories: the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US to face alien smuggling charges after initially being deported, the World Pride celebration in Washington DC amidst political tensions affecting the LGBTQ community, and the latest updates in the world of spor...
This NPR News podcast, "Up First," presents a summary of the day's news. The episode covers the escalating conflict between Elon Musk and President Trump, stemming from policy disagreements over a Republican bill and EV tax incentives, leading to personal attacks and threats. It also discusses the economic impact of Pr...
The Up First podcast from NPR News presents a summary of the day's top news stories. The episode begins with a discussion of President Trump's new travel ban, including the countries affected, the justification provided, and the legal and public response. The conversation includes NPR White House correspondent Franco O...
This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for Wednesday, June 4th, covers three main news stories: President Trump's doubling of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and its potential impact on U.S. businesses and consumers, the Trump administration's request to Congress to rescind billions in previously approved spending ...
This NPR news podcast, "Up First," delivers a concise overview of the day's top news stories. The episode covers the arrest of a man accused of a hate crime in Colorado, where he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israeli hostage demonstration, and the suspect's background and motives are explored. It also disc...
"Up First" from NPR News presents a concise overview of the day's top news stories. The episode covers Ukraine's drone attacks inside Russia and the upcoming peace talks, featuring insights from NPR's Charles Mainz in Moscow. It also discusses the Senate's return from recess to address President Trump's budget plan, wi...
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