Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTension In Two Ceasefires, Navy Secretary Out, Trump's Slumping Approval
Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz as both the U.S. and Iran claim control of the waterway. The White House insists the ceasefire, w…
3 months ago
Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely, VA Redistricting Results, Warsh Fed Hearing
President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely as Iran calls the extension meaningless and accuses the U.S. of preparing a surprise att…
3 months ago
Iran Ceasefire Deadline, Labor Secretary Out, Hearing For New Fed Chair
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires soon as President Trump calls an extension highly unlikely and Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakis…
3 months ago
Trump and Iran Talks, Iran Reacts to Ship Seized, Tariff Refunds
The U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to break through the naval blockade. Iran calls it piracy and vows to retaliate with th…
3 months, 1 week ago
In one Iowa city, public schools compete in the free market. Are students better off?
Public education used to enjoy strong bipartisan support, but across the country, there’s a growing push to offer students alternatives to traditiona…
3 months, 1 week ago
Hormuz Latest, Trump Rallies Amid Sinking Approval, Tariff Refunds
Iran says it is clamping back down on the Strait of Hormuz, putting the ceasefire at risk. President Trump appeared at a rally at an Arizona megachur…
3 months, 1 week ago
Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats | NPR's Newsmakers
In this special episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Through his …
3 months, 1 week ago
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Hegseth On Blockade, Trump Nominates New CDC Director
A 10-day ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Lebanon, but Israel says it is not leaving southern Lebanon and Hezbollah says that gives it t…
3 months, 1 week ago
Trump's Iran War Timeline, Iran Blockade And Peace Talks, GOP And Trump Pope Feud
President Trump keeps saying the war with Iran is very close to over, but peace talks have stalled and Iran is threatening to block Red Sea traffic i…
3 months, 1 week ago
Dave Chappelle on free speech and the purpose of comedy | NPR’s Newsmakers
In this bonus episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring comedian Dave Chappelle. The provocative comedian …
3 months, 1 week ago