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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.Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with 1A+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/the1a

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost his state’s GOP primary to a Trump-backed candidate this week. The seven-term congressman became a target for the president over the former’s desire to release the files related to late financier and convicted sex off... more

A war the president promised would last weeks is now in its third month. And the ripple effects are rocking the global economy.

The Strait of Hormuz is still closed to most ships. Iran, the U.S., and Israel don’t look ready for a peace deal. Iran’s ... more

This week, thousands of Americans attended a day-long conservative prayer gathering. The event was billed as a rededication of the U.S. as “One Nation Under God” for our nation’s 250th birthday.

The gathering was a private-public partnership backed ... more

It’s been more than two weeks since the Supreme Court made the decision to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That piece of the legislation protected minority voters from discrimination in elections. Now, that ruling has invoked... more

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Vera Bergen-Gruhn
National security reporter
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Episode: The News Roundup for May 15, 2026
Shrey Popet
Politics reporter
The Guardian
Episode: The News Roundup for May 15, 2026
Trey Poppitt
Politics reporter
The Guardian
Episode: The News Roundup for May 15, 2026
Vico Sotto
Mayor of Pasig, Philippines
Pasig City Government
Episode: How Mayors Across The Globe Are Making A Difference
Lauren McLean
Mayor of Boise, Idaho
Boise City Government
Episode: How Mayors Across The Globe Are Making A Difference
Geordin Hill-Lewis
Mayor of Cape Town, South Africa
City of Cape Town
Episode: How Mayors Across The Globe Are Making A Difference
Nandita Nadig
Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician and Associate Professor at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments
Paul Melito
Director of Nursing Services for E-Medicine at UAB Health System
University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System
Episode: What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments
Julia Kolak
Assistant Director of Research at the Hastings Center for Bioethics
The Hastings Center
Episode: What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments

Hosts

Jenn White
Host of 1A, known for guiding discussions beyond the headlines and fostering deep insights on current news.
Todd Zwilich
Co-host and contributor, providing in-depth analysis and insights on news topics.
Naila Boodoo
Co-host for the News Roundup, known for engaging discussions on diverse news content.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • 1A on April 24

    Blah Blah Blah- such warmed over news, totally disappointing for a network that has been defunded by this administration and might want to think outside the box a little. Like plans to disrupt the midterms might be as helpful as following the jockeying of the horse race

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    55colorandol
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    One of my favorite podcasts. The “If you can keep it” series has been so informative. Thanks for the work you’re all doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aidi805
    United States3 months ago
  • Missed episodes

    I often catch pieces of episodes that I would really like to hear the entire length of but whenever I search within the podcast, I can never find the title. I even used AI to try to find a recent episode and it gave me a title but when I come to the podcast, it is not there!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    amandamariebe
    United States3 months ago
  • Lefty slant

    The exuding negativity towards conservative thought is palpable. I just wish for a centrist podcast. I guess this ain't it. Buh Buh

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    drjekyllmrlee
    United States4 months ago
  • I like long form

    But you missed it on the NOAA story. The National Weather Service is not NOAA. NWS budgets have long been starved by their parent agency NOAA. NOAA is full of biologists, oceanographers, and bureaucrats - not meteorologists. NWS was understaffed and their funds “administratively taxed” for broader NOAA IT and “workforce services”. Ask for the stats, NWS staffing has been at dangerous lows since 2021 and NOAA largely starved NWS. Again, I beg you to ask the question and not blame Trump. The blam... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Future-is-bright
    United States5 months ago

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While praised for its insightful reporting, feedback reflects a desire for more balanced perspectives on contentious topics.
The podcast offers a thoughtful exploration of the news, often with engaging guest discussions.
Many listeners appreciate the depth and context provided in episodes, although some express concerns about perceived bias.

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Talking Points

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What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments
Q: What are the main models of tele-ICU coverage and how do they affect patient care?
Models range from 24/7 continuous oversight to intermittent coverage; they differ in how proactively care is managed and how decisions are shared with bedside teams, which influences workflow, communication, and outcomes.
What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments
Q: Dr. Nadig, can you explain what an intensivist does and how that training translates when they work remotely in a tele-ICU?
An intensivist is trained in internal medicine, anesthesia, or surgical specialties with subspecialty critical care training, and in a tele-ICU setting they provide expert input remotely to complement bedside teams without replacing them.
'If You Can Keep It': The Realities Of Supreme Court Reform
Q: What are the main proposals being discussed to change the size of the Supreme Court, and what would they do in practice?
The panel outlines several approaches: enlarging the court by adding seats (potentially creating a 13-seat or larger court), expanding gradually with new seats under different presidents, or using a lottery system where appellate judges periodically join the Supreme Court. Each option aims to shift the ideological balance or address perceived dysfunction, but they carry logistical, political, and constitutional challenges and differ in how quickly they would affect doctrine.
How Mayors Across The Globe Are Making A Difference
Q: Mayor McLean, can you explain how the geothermal heating system works to reduce costs for affordable housing and what the challenges were in scaling this model?
The system uses a large direct-source geothermal network to heat multiple buildings, with sub-metering to bill residents equitably, and the pilot helps test scaling to more homes while addressing technical and coordination challenges with developers.
How Mayors Across The Globe Are Making A Difference
Q: Mayor Sotto, how does your Pasig project connect to housing challenges and the goal of livability for residents across their lifespans?
Housing and livability are addressed by increasing open spaces and upgrading informal settlements through bottom-up planning, ensuring upgrades respect residents' proximity to the river and avoid disruptive relocations.

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What is 1A about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on current events, political issues, and social justice, often exploring the intersection of these topics with communities deeply affected by ongoing policies. Key discussions include immigration enforcement, national security, and the impact of technology on democracy, with an emphasis on diverse voices and expert opinions. This podcast is distinguished by its commitment to unpacking complex narratives, facilitating a discourse that promotes understanding among listeners from varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Listenership is likely drawn to its in-depth analysis and coverage of pressing societal and political issues, fostering a sense of community around socially relevant topics. The integration of call-ins and audi... more

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2. Shrey Popet
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5. Lauren McLean
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