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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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Federal Worker Email Confusion, UN On Ukraine, Colorado River, France Surgeon Trial

25 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First podcast covers several breaking news stories. The hosts discuss the US's differing stance with allies on the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the contrasting resolutions presented at the UN. They also report on the Trump administration's hold on funding for the Colorado River drought mitigation, and a...

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Federal Worker Confusion, European Leaders In DC, German Election, Greenpeace Lawsuit

24 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First podcast covers several breaking news stories. It begins with a discussion of Elon Musk's controversial email demanding federal employees report their activities or face job loss, questioning the legality of this action. The podcast then shifts to President Macron's visit to Washington to discuss the...

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Alternate Realities

23 Feb 2025
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This NPR podcast episode features an interview with Zach Mack, who documented his father's descent into conspiracy theories over the past year. The interview explores the impact of these beliefs on Mack's family, revealing strained relationships and a widening gap in shared reality. Zach's father made a series of pre...

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Pentagon Upheaval, Hamas Releases More Hostages, NY State Prisons

22 Feb 2025
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This NPR news segment covers three major breaking news stories. First, it reports on President Trump's firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other high-ranking military officials, along with thousands of civilian personnel. Second, it details the latest exchange of hostages between Hamas and Israel,...

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Migrants Leave Guantanamo, Israeli Hostages Update, Changes at FEMA

21 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers several current events. The main segments focus on the Trump administration's use of Guantanamo Bay to temporarily detain Venezuelan migrants before deportation, the return of hostages' bodies from Hamas to Israel (with discrepancies in identification), and the Trump administratio...

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Trump and Zelenskyy Feud, DOGE Savings Claims, Hamas Releases Four Hostage Bodies

20 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers several current events. The show begins with brief discussions of President Trump's attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, questioning the accuracy of Trump's claims and highlighting the historical context of their relationship. Next, it analyzes Elon Musk's claims of signific...

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Measles Outbreak, Foreign Aid Cuts, Bolsonaro Charges

19 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: a measles outbreak in West Texas linked to low vaccination rates in some communities; the Trump administration's cuts to democracy promotion programs, potentially benefiting China; and the indictment of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro for allegedly attempti...

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Ukraine Talks, U.S. Health Agency Cuts, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Fallout

18 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories. First, it reports on high-stakes US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, noting Ukraine's exclusion and potential deal outlines involving territorial concessions. Second, it details the Trump administration's significant job cuts in ...

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Paris Emergency Summit, Marco Rubio in the Middle East, Trump's First Month

17 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First podcast covers major global and US political news on President's Day. The episode begins with a discussion of a European leaders' emergency summit in Paris, prompted by the US's exclusion of European nations from US-Russia negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. It then shifts to Secretary of Sta...

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A Home But Not A Cure

16 Feb 2025
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This podcast investigates the effectiveness of the Housing First approach to combatting homelessness, a strategy that prioritizes providing housing before addressing other issues like addiction or mental health. The interview features a reporter who explores both the successes and criticisms of Housing First, includin...

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The Future of Ukraine ... and a US Consumer Agency. More on Black Hawk Crash

15 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: the Munich security conference and President Trump's impact on US-Ukraine relations, significant layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) due to the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the federal workforce, and the ongoing investigation i...

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Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

14 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news segment covers several breaking stories. It begins with mass resignations at the Department of Justice following pressure to drop a case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, raising concerns about political influence. The segment then discusses a lawsuit demanding legal representation for migrants sen...

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Migration and Trade with India, Trump and Putin Chat, Future of Education Department

13 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: President Trump's upcoming meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi, focusing on potential trade disputes; Trump's phone calls with Putin and Zelensky, suggesting a potential shift in US foreign policy towards Ukraine; and the upcoming Senate confirmation hearin...

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Federal Worker Surveillance, Trump's Team In Europe, Elon Musk And Mars

12 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news segment covers three main topics: the significant budget cuts and increased surveillance at the General Services Administration (GSA), a visit by top Trump administration officials to Europe to discuss transatlantic relations and US policy on Ukraine, and the potential implications of Elon Musk'...

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Jordan's King In Washington, New Tariffs, NYC Mayor's Corruption Charges

11 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: the upcoming tense meeting between President Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah regarding Trump's controversial plan to displace Palestinians; the impact of President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum, potentially benefiting some American companies but ha...

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Trump At The Superbowl, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Turmoil, Air Aid To Gaza

10 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main stories: the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory and President Trump's presence at the game, including his pre-game interview about tariffs and foreign policy; the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under a new acting director, halting its co...

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When Chatbots Play Human

09 Feb 2025
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This podcast investigates the ethical implications of human-like AI chatbots, focusing on Meta's chatbot "Liv," which presented a fabricated Black identity. The discussion features interviews with journalists who interacted with Liv, highlighting its inconsistent and stereotypical portrayal of Black culture, and an ex...

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Trump Administration Latest, USAID Ruling, Super Bowl Preview

08 Feb 2025
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This NPR news segment covers the Trump administration's early actions, focusing on legal challenges to its attempts to restructure federal agencies. The segment details court rulings temporarily blocking efforts to reduce the USAID workforce and restrict Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department data. A discussion wi...

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Trump's Justice Department, Disappearing DEI, Flu Peaks Again

07 Feb 2025
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This Up First news podcast covers three main areas: the appointment of Pam Bondi as Attorney General and subsequent actions within the Justice Department and FBI, causing concern about potential mass firings and targeting of Trump investigators; the decline in corporate use of DEI language in annual reports due to poli...

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Deadline For Federal Workers, Reaction To Trump's Gaza Plan, Future Of US Foreign Aid

06 Feb 2025
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This NPR Up First news podcast covers several key events. It begins with a lighthearted exchange about greetings before discussing a deadline for federal employees to accept a resignation offer with unclear terms and potential legal challenges. The podcast then shifts to reactions in the West Bank to President Trump'...

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