Listening to the news can feel like a journey. But 1A guides you beyond the headlines – and cuts through the noise. Let's get to the heart of the story, together – on 1A.<br><br> Support public media by joining NPR+ at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for 1A.
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Listening to the news can feel like a journey. But 1A guides you beyond the headlines – and cuts through the noise. Let's get to the heart of the story, together – on 1A.<br><br> Support public media by joining NPR+ at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for 1A.
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Recent Episodes
September 21, 2026
'If You Can Keep It': ‘Empire of Grift’
Host Joshua Johnson interviews Anne Applebaum about her essay "Empire of Grift," revealing how Trump's administration prioritizes personal gain over genuine "America First" policies.
September 18, 2026
The News Roundup For September 18, 2026
Host Joshua Johnson and guests discuss AI dangers, inflation drivers, election integrity, and global conflicts in this news roundup interview.
September 17, 2026
Health: State Abortion Bans And Ectopic Pregnancies
Host Joshua Johnson interviews ProPublica journalists about how state abortion bans impact ectopic pregnancy treatment and outcomes.
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