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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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In 1966, the United States declared victory over a destructive flesh-eating parasite that devastated livestock. The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae burrow into the living flesh of mammals. It was eradicated after a long campaign that involv... more

104 games. 48 teams. Three host nations. One dream.

The men’s World Cup returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. And fans from all over the world are descending on cities like Dallas, Toronto, and Monterrey, hoping to watch their nat... more

Across the U.S., cities and communities are celebrating Pride during the month of June.

At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around LGBTQ issues are shifting. After two decades, support for the community has now dropped. The s... more

Last week marked the anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment.

In 1919, that Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote — although it only applied in practice to white women for decades. Poll taxes, literacy tests, and Jim Crow-... more

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Rollin Jones
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Jacob Anderson
Actor who plays Louis
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Sam Reid
Actor who plays Lestat
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Andrew Guthrie Ferguson
Professor at the George Washington University School of Law; author of Your Data Will Be Used Against You, Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance
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Episode: Tech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our Society
John E. Jones III
President of Dickinson College; former chief judge of the US. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania
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Episode: 'If You Can Keep It': Grand Juries And The Justice Department
Barbara McQuade
Law professor at the University of Michigan Law School; former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Mike Fox
Legal Fellow at the Cato Institute's Project on Criminal Justice
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Tristan Redmond
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Will Grant
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Hosts

Jenn White
Host of 1A; NPR/WAMU affiliation across multiple entries
Todd Zwilich
Host of 1A; co-host across multiple entries

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 States2 months 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 States4 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 States4 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 States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, fact-based journalism with diverse voices.
Occasional criticism of perceived bias or pacing issues.
Listeners appreciate deep dives and practical takeaways.
Long-form insights on policy and governance are highly valued.

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#158
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Apple Podcasts
#193
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Apple Podcasts
#220
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Politics: What’s Life Like For The Government Employees Still Working?
Q: What makes NDAs in the public sector different from the private sector?
Experts explain that public-sector information is owned by the public and lies at the core of national interest, making the context and consequences of NDA enforcement much more significant than in the private sector.
Tech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our Society
Q: What kind of legislative changes could help balance surveillance and privacy?
A modernized, wiretap-style act for digital devices and stronger standards for data access that require higher levels of justification and protection for personal data.
Tech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our Society
Q: Why is it so easy for law enforcement to obtain data with a warrant?
Probable cause is a relatively low threshold, and in many cases the warrants are granted quickly; there are also loopholes where data can be bought via brokers, bypassing traditional warrants.
Tech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our Society
Q: Why have these questions about privacy and the Fourth Amendment not been addressed yet?
Courts move slowly in updating constitutional protections, while legislators have not acted decisively to regulate rapidly evolving digital data, leaving a gap between technology and legal safeguards.
What The Biggest Summer Movies Of 2026 Could Mean For Hollywood
Q: Is the industry fully recovered from the pandemic and related disruptions?
While there is progress and solid openings, there remains caution around audience demographics and the pace of rebound, with different titles drawing varying levels of enthusiasm across generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1A

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

A globally oriented news program featuring a rotating panel of reporters, editors, and subject-m-matter experts who discuss politics, policy, energy, health, and technology. Episodes frequently pair domestic political analysis with international context, exploring how policy decisions, court rulings, and global events intersect with everyday life. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on reform debates (e.g., Supreme Court, voting rights), governance challenges at the city and state levels, and the ethical and practical implications of emerging technologies and public health policy. Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth, issue-driven conversations with diverse perspectives and actionable takeaways for professionals navigating policy,... more

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1. Rollin Jones
2. Jacob Anderson
3. Sam Reid
4. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson
5. John E. Jones III
6. Barbara McQuade
7. Mike Fox
8. Tristan Redmond

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