Episodes

  • Trump's Campaign Rhetoric, Wisconsin Senate Race, Hezbollah Drone Attack

    Trump's Campaign Rhetoric, Wisconsin Senate Race, Hezbollah Drone Attack
    Oct 14 2024
    Former President Donald Trump is ratcheting up his political rhetoric to appeal to extreme-right voters. A close Senate race in Wisconsin could determine whether or not Democrats retain control of the Senate. And, the latest from the Middle East after a Hezbollah drone attack strikes an Israeli military base.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Hannah Bloch, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Christopher Thomas and Kaity Kline. We get engineering support from Andie Huether. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.

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    13 mins
  • Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People

    Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People
    Oct 13 2024
    Author Ta-Nehisi Coates is no stranger to controversy. Over a decade ago Coates wrote his thought provoking article in The Atlantic magazine titled The Case for Reparations. The article sparked a global conversation and led to Coates testifying in front of congress about reparations. Now Coates is back with a new book of essays, one of which takes on the conflict in the West Bank.

    Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe talks to author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his new book, The Message and why some people fear books so much they lead efforts to have them banned.

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    24 mins
  • Hurricane Evacuation Saves Lives, Mass Gathering in D.C., Mortgage Rate Mystery

    Hurricane Evacuation Saves Lives, Mass Gathering in D.C., Mortgage Rate Mystery
    Oct 12 2024
    The death toll from Milton is lower than expected because many residents got out of harm's way. Some of the leaders behind the Stop the Steal movement are back on the National Mall today. Home mortgage rates climbed this week even despite cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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    14 mins
  • Recovery After Milton, Univision Hosts Kamala Harris, SpaceX Water Pollution

    Recovery After Milton, Univision Hosts Kamala Harris, SpaceX Water Pollution
    Oct 11 2024
    Cleanup is underway in Florida two days after Hurricane Milton battered the state. Kamala Harris makes an emotional pitch to Spanish-speaking voters. SpaceX runs afoul of environmental regulations.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Luis Clemens, Gigi Douban, Gisele Grayson, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Christopher Thomas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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    13 mins
  • Milton Makes Landfall, Israel and Lebanon, Detroit's Black Voters

    Milton Makes Landfall, Israel and Lebanon, Detroit's Black Voters
    Oct 10 2024
    Hurricane Milton brought a devastating storm surge and high winds to a huge swath of Florida's western Gulf Coast. A view of the Israeli incursion from southern Lebanon. NPR speaks with Black male voters in Detroit about who they support for president.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Gigi Douban, James Hider, Russell Lewis, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Christopher Thomas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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    13 mins
  • Waiting For Milton, States Sue TikTok, New Rules For Lead Pipes

    Waiting For Milton, States Sue TikTok, New Rules For Lead Pipes
    Oct 9 2024
    Hurricane Milton is expected to be catastrophic when it makes landfall Wednesday. Fourteen attorneys general sue TikTok, saying it places profit over kids' mental health. The EPA issues a rule requiring replacement of all lead pipes within 10 years.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Scott Hensley, Russell Lewis, Kara Platoni, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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    13 mins
  • FEMA Misinformation, Candidates On the Podcast Circuit, Israelis Mark Oct. 7

    FEMA Misinformation, Candidates On the Podcast Circuit, Israelis Mark Oct. 7
    Oct 8 2024
    Disaster relief officials try to push back on rampant misinformation about hurricane relief. Why presidential candidates appear on podcasts. And Israelis mark one year after Oct. 7.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Megan Pratz, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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    12 mins
  • One Year Since Oct. 7, How The War Shapes The Vote In Michigan

    One Year Since Oct. 7, How The War Shapes The Vote In Michigan
    Oct 7 2024
    This week NPR is reporting on how the war between Israel and Hamas has changed people's lives, one year in. Also, how is the conflict affecting Arab-American voters' attitudes in the swing state of Michigan?

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Vincent Ni, Arezou Rezvani, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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    14 mins