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Pope's Life And Legacy, What Happens Now In Rome, Reaction From South America

Pope Francis has died at age 88. He was one of the most popular popes in decades and lent his voice to almost every modern issue facing the world, often taking the side of the marginalized and vulnerable. A look at funeral plans, the selection process for the next Pope, what happens next in Rome, and the reaction from South America. 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 edit...

Apr 21, 2025•13 min

The Girls Who Were Sent Away

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...

Apr 20, 2025•20 min

Supreme Court Blocks Deportations; Imprisonment in El Salvador; US-Iran Nuclear Talks

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...

Apr 19, 2025•19 min

US Senator Visits Abrego Garcia, Florida State University Shooting, Fed Independence

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.

Apr 18, 2025•14 min