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People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. What more do we know about the life of the Chicago-born pontiff who also holds Peruvian citizenship? Also, negotiators from the US and China will meet this weekend in Switzerland for talks about the trade war between the two countries. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by...
This episode covers escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US plan to deport migrants to Libya, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady amidst economic uncertainty. Dia Hadid reports from Mumbai on the India-Pakistan conflict, while Jimena Ostio discusses the controversial deportation plan. Scott Horsley analyzes the Fed's decision and its implications for the US economy.
India struck multiple targets across Pakistan in the most extensive strikes in more than 50 years, the papal conclave to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic church begins today, and the Supreme Court has allowed a ban on transgender people serving in the military. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Daniel Burke, Krishnadev Calamur, Janaya ...
This episode of Up First covers three main topics: the meeting between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the contentious relationship between the two countries, the Justice Department's move to dismiss a case restricting access to abortion medication, and Trump's proposal to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S. The discussion explores the potential impacts and implications of these developments.
This episode of Up First covers three main stories: President Trump's comments on upholding the Constitution regarding immigration, Israel's controversial plan to control food aid in Gaza, and the beginning of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The discussion includes analysis of Trump's stance on tariffs, the implications of Israel's aid restrictions, and details of the charges against Combs and jury selection.
NPR's Dia Hadid reports on the heartbreaking story of children who disappeared within Syria's civil war, often taken from their mothers in prisons. The investigation uncovers how orphanages were used to hide these children, the struggles families faced in searching for them, and the difficult choices orphanage directors had to make under the Assad regime. It highlights the work of activists and organizations trying to reunite families and bring these injustices to light.
President Trump proposes major cuts to several federal agencies in next year's budget, but he wants defense and border security spending to increase. The budget plan comes after the economy shrank during the first three months of this year. We'll have the latest on the state of the economy. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has added the title of national security adviser to his growing roster of roles. But will he have the bandwidth to do both jobs? Learn more about sponsor message choices: ...
A new executive order aims to cut federal subsidies to PBS and NPR. President Trump is nominating national security adviser Mike Waltz as his ambassador to the United Nations, and a federal judge ruled that the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants from the US is "unlawful." Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Gerry Holmes, Roberta Rampton,...
Steve Inskeep speaks with War Room Podcast Host and Trump ally Steve Bannon about the changes the U.S. President has introduced in his first months in office in 2025 and where he sees things heading. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today's episode of Up First was edited by Reena Advani and produced by Barry Gordemer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy ...
This episode of Up First covers three major global events: the shrinking US economy and its future outlook, a new US-Ukraine agreement to jointly profit from Ukraine's mineral resources, and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after a deadly militant attack in Kashmir. Experts weigh in on the economic challenges facing the US, the potential benefits and risks of the US-Ukraine deal, and the possibility of further conflict between India and Pakistan.
This episode of Up First covers President Trump's first 100 days of his second term, including a review of his policy changes and his rally in Michigan. It features an interview with Steve Bannon about his vision for the country and a report on the Republican effort to pass Trump's 'big beautiful bill' before Memorial Day, highlighting the challenges and divisions within the party.
This episode of Up First covers several important news stories. First, it discusses President Trump's first 100 days in office, based on voter grades. Next, it examines Trump's pattern of targeting political opponents and institutions for retribution. The episode also features an interview with a detained student activist. Finally, the show explores the science and safety of melatonin use in children.
This episode of Up First covers three major news stories: the Trump administration's increased crackdown on illegal immigration, including controversial deportations; the Canadian election, heavily influenced by President Trump's rhetoric and policies; and a measles outbreak in Texas, driven by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. The discussion highlights the political implications of immigration policies, the impact of international relations on domestic elections, and the challenges of combating public health crises amidst skepticism.
NPR's cybersecurity correspondent Jenna McLaughlin recently broke a story about a whistleblower inside the federal government who says DOGE representatives appear to have taken sensitive data, then covered their tracks. Daniel Berulis works for the National Labor Relations Board and he has shared evidence that DOGE engineers disabled security protocols, exported reams of sensitive data and used a "hacker's toolkit" to hide their activities. And he thinks his agency is not alone. Today on The Sun...
We report live from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where Pope Francis's funeral is taking place. Plus, the U.N.'s food agency says it is running out of food to distribute to people in Gaza two months into an Israeli blockade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This episode of Up First covers several developing stories. It begins with an update on the war in Ukraine, including Ukrainian reaction to recent attacks and President Trump's stance on the conflict. Then, the discussion shifts to due process rights for non-citizens in the U.S. amidst mass deportation efforts. Finally, the episode reports on the devastation in Khartoum, Sudan, following a brutal civil war.
This episode of Up First covers President Trump's changing stance on China tariffs, now suggesting lower rates after a trade war. It also discusses his administration's pressure on Ukraine to accept a peace deal with Russia, and a series of executive actions targeting DEI initiatives and foreign funding in higher education and K-12 schools.
Economists warned about an economic slowdown on the horizon for most countries around the world in the wake of century-high US tariffs. European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine, and crowds began lining up at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their last respects to Pope Francis. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up Fir...
This episode covers several important news stories, including the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the death and legacy of Pope Francis, a Supreme Court case regarding parents' rights to opt their children out of school lessons, and Harvard University's lawsuit against the Trump administration over frozen research grants. The reporting provides insights into political and religious issues shaping current events.
This episode of Up First reports on the death of Pope Francis at age 88. NPR correspondents discuss his final days, including his Easter message, and reflect on his legacy as the first Latin American pope. The episode also examines his stances on immigration, the environment, and social justice, and his impact both within the Catholic Church and globally.
Before Roe v. Wade , when a young, unmarried girl got pregnant, she was often sent away – to a place called a maternity home. There, she would give birth in secret, surrender her baby, and return to her life as if nothing had happened. That shadowed history is the setting of Grady Hendrix's latest horror novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls . Today on The Sunday Story from Up First , Ayesha Rascoe talks with Hendrix about the truth that inspired his timely fiction — and what happens when people w...
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans. Also, President Trump this week raised the possibility of sending US citizens convicted of crimes to prison in El Salvador. And we'll hear the latest on the second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode covers a range of important news stories, including a Democratic senator's visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported, a tragic shooting at Florida State University, and President Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. The episode also touches on historical context, discussing maternity homes before Roe v. Wade.
President Trump is feuding with Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. This all comes as Americans are feeling gloomier about the economy. Also, a judge found probable cause to find the government in criminal contempt, ruling that the Trump administration willfully disregarded an order to turn back airplanes carrying deported migrants to El Salvador, and President Trump says he is looking into whether the U.S. can detain citizens who commit crimes in overseas prisons. Want more comprehensive an...
This episode covers several key news stories: a judge questions the Trump administration's efforts to retrieve a wrongly deported man, President Trump's executive action aiming to lower drug prices, and his threats against Harvard University's tax-exempt status. It also includes an update on NPR's special report about Doge accessing sensitive data at the National Labor Relations Board.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele says he has no plans to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, an NPR report details unusual data events at the National Labor Relations Board, and Harvard University says that it won't comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Brett Neely,...
This episode of Up First covers three major news stories: the U.S. and China trade negotiations and tariff exemptions, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's visit to the White House, and the FTC's antitrust case against Meta regarding the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The episode discusses the implications of these events.
The first amendment is a cornerstone of American democracy. This week on The Sunday Story , we hear from people who feel their right to free speech might be changing under the Trump Administration. NPR's Morning Edition co-host Leila Fadel joins Ayesha Rascoe to share what she learned when she talked to teachers and students, pastors and scientists, and others about whether they feel emboldened or silenced in America today. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices N...
China's 125 percent tariffs will hit U.S.-made goods today. We'll look at the view from China on President Trump's trade war. Plus, we'll hear from American business leaders dealing with this uncertain economy. And we'll hear the latest on the deportation cases of foreign nationals who were in the U.S. legally. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode of Up First covers the economic implications of President Trump's tariff changes on Chinese goods, including market reactions and potential impacts on inflation. It also discusses the House's approval of a budget extending tax cuts and increasing federal borrowing, as well as a Supreme Court ruling on a deportation case. Finally, the episode touches on a First Amendment case involving pro-Palestinian activism.
