Up First from NPR

By NPR

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 L... more

4.5

5411054,110 ratings

FAQs about Up First from NPR:

How many episodes does Up First from NPR have?

The podcast currently has 2,715 episodes available.

Best of Up First from NPR

The most played episodes among Podcast App listeners.

Number 1: Trump Midterm Pressure, Meta Settles In Social Media Case, Nepal & Tibet Flash Floods
President Trump has spent the week picking fights with Iran, China, Canada and even his own party, putting Republicans on the ballot in a tough spot ahead of the midterms. Meta has agreed to settle with states that accused it of making its apps addictive for kids, paying up to 17 billion dollars and agreeing to change how Facebook and Instagram work for minors. A glacier collapsed on the border of Nepal and Tibet and unleashed a catastrophic flood that buried whole villages in mud and left hundreds missing. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Diane Webber, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Julie Depenbrock and Nia Dumas. Our director is Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens. (0:00) Introduction (02:01) Trump Midterm Pressure (06:00) Meta Settles In Social Media Case (09:28) Nepal & Tibet Flash Floods See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
August 27, 202613min
Number 2: Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran, Gulf Allies React To US Plan, SCOTUS Mail-in Voting
The Trump administration rolled out what it calls the biggest economic offensive ever aimed at a country, naming 60 targets while warning others to cut ties with Iran or face U.S. sanctions of their own, though the toughest measures are still being held in reserve. In the Gulf, the UAE has already cut all trade with Iran while other neighbors remain in a difficult position, and China continues to buy the bulk of Iranian oil even as it criticizes the new pressure campaign. The Supreme Court handed President Trump a temporary win on his effort to restrict mail-in voting weeks before midterm ballots go out, though the legal fight is far from settled and voting by mail still remains an option for now. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Today’s episode of Up First was edited by James Hider, Kate Bartlett, Ben Swasey, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Julie Depenbrock and Nia Dumas. Our director is Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson. (0:00) Introduction (01:56) Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran (05:35) Gulf Allies React To US Plan (09:07) SCOTUS Mail-in Voting See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
August 25, 202613min
Number 3: New Economic Pressure On Iran, Iran Warns Neighbors, Tariff War With Canada
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to unveil new economic pressure measures on Iran today as President Trump pushes an “Economic D-Day” aimed at cutting off any country that still provides Tehran a lifeline. Iran is vowing to neutralize the United States' economic war and warning neighbors not to get involved, cautioning it could stop oil from leaving the region altogether. Trade tensions with Canada boiled over this weekend after the U.S. imposed a new 50% tariff when talks broke down, prompting Ottawa to threaten retaliation. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Tina Kraja, Emily Kopp, Mohamad ElBardicy and Taylor Haney. It was produced by Julie Depenbrock and Nia Dumas. Our director is Milton Guevara. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. (0:00) Introduction (02:02) New Economic Pressure on Iran (05:36) Iran Warns Neighbors (09:13) Tariff War With Canada See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
August 24, 202614min
Number 4: Florida Primary Results, US-Canada Tariffs, Meta Trial Begins
Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming held primaries last night, with a mixed showing for progressives in Florida, including a surprise win in the Democratic Senate primary. President Trump pushed back new tariffs on Canada by three days after saying the two countries may restart a controversial oil pipeline, though the bigger North American trade deal is still up in the air. A major trial against Meta began in California, with states accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users and of misrepresenting the risks. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Padma Rama, Kara Platoni, Rebekah Metzler, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas. Our director is Kaity Kline. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Eowyn Fain. And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin. (0:00) Introduction (01:58) Florida Primary Results (05:51) US-Canada Tariffs (09:38) Meta Trial Begins See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
August 19, 202614min
Number 5: Dolly Parton Remembered, Canada Hits US With Tariffs, US Visa Revocations
Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a recent cancer diagnosis. She is remembered as a country legend who became a true American icon. Canada is striking back in the trade war with the United States, putting tariffs on $20 billion of American goods starting September 8 after talks with Washington collapsed. And the Trump administration is moving to revoke nearly 200,000 visas by targeting people who came as tourists and later claimed asylum, though some immigration attorneys question whether it will have any real effect. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Jacob Ganz, Rafael Nam, Alina Hartounian, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Julie Depenbrock and Nia Dumas. Our director is Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin. (0:00) Introduction (01:58) Dolly Parton Remembered (06:51) Canada Hits US With Tariffs (10:45) US Visa Revocations See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
August 26, 202615min