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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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A record number of people are being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

And the conditions they’re reporting have been described as cruel and inhumane.Last month, 60,000 people were detained by ICE, breaking a record set by the previou... more

It happens every year — sometimes even more frequently than that.

A fight is brewing over funding the government before a deadline at the end of September. On Friday, Republicans in the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed a... more

In a blow to free speech, TV host Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended from ABC’s lineup after the comedian made jokes about President Donald Trump’s relationship with the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The 22-year-old suspect in K... more

Fourteen people are dead after the U.S. military launched strikes on two Venezuelan boats this month in international waters. President Donald Trump says they were heading towards the U.S.

That’s despite reports from several agencies saying the boat... more

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Joel Payne
Chief Communications Officer at the Progressive Organization Move On
Move On
Episode: 'If You Can Keep It': The Fight Over Funding The Government
Brian Boitler
Founder of Off Message, a liberal newsletter on Substack
Off Message
Episode: 'If You Can Keep It': The Fight Over Funding The Government
Constantine Taropen
Pentagon reporter at the Associated Press
Associated Press
Episode: ICYMI: US Destroys Another Boat Coming From Venezuela
Jason Rosenbaum
Political correspondent for St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
Episode: ICYMI: Missouri Set To Sign A New Congressional Map Into Law
Andrew Roth
Global Affairs correspondent for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Mr. Trump Goes To Windsor
Kate Woodson
Journalist and founder of the Invisible Threads Project
Invisible Threads Project
Episode: 'If You Can Keep It': The Shadow Of Political Violence
Garrett Graff
Author, historian, and host of the Long Shadow Podcast
Long Shadow Podcast
Episode: 'If You Can Keep It': The Shadow Of Political Violence
Cynthia Miller Idris
Founding director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University
American University
Episode: 'If You Can Keep It': The Shadow Of Political Violence
David Smith
Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: The News Roundup For September 12, 2025

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Jenn White
Host of 1A, a seasoned journalist known for insightful moderation and engaging discussions.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Dept of Education

    The content and people interviewed were so vague about what the dept of education does its no wonder that the Trump Admin has discontinued it. Collect data, yes, but how is this data used - no specific examples. After school programs, yes, but what do these programs do - improve education outcomes or provide baby sitting? Enforce racial justice. , yes, but we already know that Trump doesn’t want to spend money on that. If I were a Trump or a supporter, I’d brush the entire interview off as tri... more

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    DoctorSus
    United States2 months ago
  • Return of the Teeth

    Thank you for putting out the stuff that is crucial to report, though it increasingly puts your jobs at risk. Thank you for not going soft, or relying on AI, or reporting on the gen z stare, which is not a story. Now more than ever I know you need financial support. Now more than ever I want to contribute, yet now more than ever I face economic and social instability. Keep it up

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    ❤️Hughes
    United States2 months ago
  • Medicaid pod on July 16th

    Great collection of guests who seem to be truly “informed sources”. I could not get over the Trump supporting staffer Brian, who repeated talked in terms of “Welfare fraudsters”, just like Reagan in 1980. As Scrooge replied to not supporting those in need … “are there no workhouses, are there no prisons”. Brian would let people just wallow. Sad.

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    Craig New Orleans
    United States2 months ago
  • 1A Week Roundup used to be much better,

    1A used to be much better.

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    db721
    United States2 months ago
  • Biased media too far to the left

    Deserve to defund and unsubscribe. Fire your baloney leftist CEO!

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    Ivan2gus
    United States3 months ago

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'If You Can Keep It': The Fight Over Funding The Government
Q: What does fight look like in the context of the Democratic strategy?
In this context, Joel argues that Democrats need to visibly show they are fighting for their agenda while demonstrating they will not support a budget that is used to undermine democratic norms.
'If You Can Keep It': The Fight Over Funding The Government
Q: How close are we to seeing a government shutdown this time around?
Megan explains that usually there's still time for negotiations nine days out. However, current circumstances, including Congress's absence, have made it more difficult to avert a shutdown.
ICYMI: FBI Director Kash Patel Appears Before Congress
Q: How did the tone and direction of questioning follow long party lines?
The questioning was sharply divided, with Republicans praising Patel and Democrats raising concerns about politicization.
ICYMI: FBI Director Kash Patel Appears Before Congress
Q: What did Patel say about staffing at the Bureau right now?
He declined to get into specifics but stated that anyone fired from the FBI did not meet current standards.
'If You Can Keep It': The Shadow Of Political Violence
Q: Does that approach align with the types of investment we're actually seeing from our government institutions?
Not now, not at all. Investment in prevention is very thin compared to the needs.

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This content explores the multifaceted landscape of contemporary news and public affairs, often emphasizing the implications of significant political and social events. By featuring diverse perspectives from journalists, experts, and policymakers, it provides thought-provoking discussions on pressing issues ranging from political controversies to cultural insights. Listeners can expect to engage with current topics such as federal policies, legal battles, health care debates, and societal responses to crises, all woven into narratives that seek to illuminate the issues at hand. Moreover, the show stands out for its commitment to both comprehensive information delivery and conversational tone, making complex subjects accessible and relatable... more

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