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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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Tariffs Hit At Midnight, Small Business Reactions, National Security Firings

04 Apr 2025
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This episode explores the widespread economic ramifications of President Trump's newly implemented tariffs on nearly all imported goods. Against the backdrop of the midnight tariff deadline, the podcast features interviews with NPR business correspondents who analyze the stock market's negative reaction and the concer...

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Trump's New Tariffs, Global Tariff Reactions, TikTok Deadline

03 Apr 2025
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This episode explores the immediate and widespread global reactions to President Trump's announcement of sweeping new tariffs on imported goods. Against the backdrop of Trump's claim that these tariffs would revitalize American industry, the episode highlights the overwhelmingly negative responses from markets and wor...

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Trump's 'Liberation Day', Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Mistaken Deportation

02 Apr 2025
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This episode explores several significant news stories. Against the backdrop of President Trump's anticipated "Liberation Day" tariff announcements, the episode analyzes the potential economic impact of these reciprocal tariffs, citing concerns about increased consumer prices and market jitters. More significantly, t...

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Florida's Special Elections, Trump's Trade War

01 Apr 2025
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This episode explores several significant political races in Wisconsin and Florida. The Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the most expensive judicial race in American history, is highlighted, featuring substantial out-of-state funding from individuals like Elon Musk, influencing the ideological balance of the court and im...

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President Trump Third Term, Smithsonian Executive Order, Myanmar Earthquake

31 Mar 2025
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This episode explores several significant news stories. It begins by discussing President Trump's refusal to rule out a third term, despite constitutional limitations, highlighting the political motivations behind this statement and the lack of widespread support. Against this backdrop, the discussion pivots to a new...

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Gambling with Memes

30 Mar 2025
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This episode explores the meteoric rise and volatile nature of memecoins, a type of cryptocurrency fueled by internet memes and speculation. Against the backdrop of Bitcoin's launch and subsequent copycat coins, the discussion traces the evolution of memecoins, starting with Dogecoin, initially conceived as a satirical...

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Myanmar Quake, Who Pays Tariffs, E.O. Impacts On Arts

29 Mar 2025
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This episode explores the aftermath of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Southeast Asia, focusing on the devastation in Myanmar and its neighboring countries. Against the backdrop of the ongoing political instability in Myanmar, the military government issued a rare plea for international aid, a stark contrast to ...

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ICE Student Arrests, HHS Cuts, Stefanik Nomination Pulled, China Trade City

28 Mar 2025
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This episode explores several significant news stories. The arrest of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk by ICE agents, sparking protests and raising concerns about the Trump administration's targeting of student activists critical of Israeli policies, is discussed. More significantly, the planned restructuring ...

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Intelligence Officials Testify, Trump's Auto Tariffs, DOGE Access

27 Mar 2025
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This episode explores several breaking news stories, beginning with the public release of a group chat among intelligence officials discussing Yemen war plans, sparking controversy over national security protocols and the use of the Signal messaging app. Against this backdrop, President Trump's imposition of a 25% tar...

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Intel Hearing On Group Chat, Return To Office Mandate, Black Sea Deal

26 Mar 2025
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This episode explores several breaking news stories. The first segment focuses on the controversy surrounding a group chat among top U.S. national security officials, including a journalist, which allegedly contained sensitive war plans. This led to a Senate hearing where officials faced questioning about the securit...

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War Plans Group Chat, Alien Enemies Act, U.S. Greenland Visit

25 Mar 2025
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This episode explores several significant news stories. The lead story details a major security breach where U.S. military plans to strike Yemen were accidentally shared via the Signal messaging app with a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. This included top national security offic...

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Occupy Gaza Plan, Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, China Economy

24 Mar 2025
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This episode explores several pressing global issues. It begins with a report on Israel's potential plans to occupy Gaza, detailing classified plans for a ground invasion and the establishment of Israeli military rule, citing anonymous sources who reviewed these plans. The uncertainty surrounding the plans' execution...

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The Long Shadow of Duterte's Drug War

23 Mar 2025
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This podcast interviews NPR's Emily Feng about the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity related to his drug war. The interview details the ICC case, reactions in the Philippines (both support and opposition), and the ongoing issue of extr...

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DHS job cuts, Travel troubles under Trump, Sudan Civil War latest

22 Mar 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main areas: the Trump administration's actions regarding immigration, including cuts to oversight offices and aggressive questioning of visa holders; a constitutional crisis potentially brewing over the administration's defiance of court rulings; and the ongoing civil war in...

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School Funding, Venezuelan Deportation Hearing, Key Bridge Inspection

21 Mar 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: President Trump's attempt to dismantle the Department of Education, raising concerns about funding for low-income and rural schools; a legal challenge regarding the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants despite a court order; and a report on ...

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Fed Rates Pause, USIP Loses Case, Israel Restarts Gaza Ground Invasion

20 Mar 2025
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This episode of Up First covers the Federal Reserve's warning about inflation and the potential negative impact of President Trump's tariffs. The hosts then discuss a federal judge's decision regarding the Department of Justice's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, highlighting concerns about the DOJ's tactics. ...

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USAID Ruling, Ukraine On Trump Putin Agreement, Gaza Ceasefire Collapse

19 Mar 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: a federal judge's ruling against Elon Musk's actions regarding the USAID, a limited ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine that was immediately violated, and Israel's surprise attack on Gaza, breaking a ceasefire. The podcast features interviews with NP...

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Israel Strikes Gaza, Trump And The Courts, Takeover At US Institute Of Peace

18 Mar 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: Firstly, a surprise Israeli airstrike on Gaza resulted in over 300 Palestinian deaths and injuries, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire and raising questions about the future of negotiations. Secondly, a federal judge demanded an explanation from the Justice Depar...

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Alien Enemies Act, Legal US Immigrants Denied Entry, Deadly Storm System

17 Mar 2025
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A Palestinian Reporter Returns Home to Gaza City

16 Mar 2025
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This NPR podcast tells the story of Anas Baba, a Palestinian journalist reporting from Gaza during and after the 2023-2025 war. The podcast details his experiences, including witnessing destruction, evacuations, and the emotional toll of continuous reporting amidst extreme hardship. It highlights the collaboration be...

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