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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with A... more

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Andrew Limbong
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Episode: US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires
Lonnie G. Bunch III
Head of the Smithsonian Institution
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Peter Armstrong
Reporter in Toronto covering the trade war
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Episode: Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs On US, Trumpapalooza Convention, Miami Cargo Plane Crash
Chandelis Duster
NPR reporter
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Episode: Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs On US, Trumpapalooza Convention, Miami Cargo Plane Crash
Tamara Keat
NPR Senior Political Correspondent
NPR
Episode: Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs On US, Trumpapalooza Convention, Miami Cargo Plane Crash
Arzu Rizvani
NPR reporter covering the Miami plane crash
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Episode: Miami Plane Crash, Witkoff & Kushner Visit Ukraine, Far-Right AfD Wins In Germany
Esme Nicholson
NPR correspondent reporting from Berlin
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Peter Goldz
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Justine Paradis
Producer with Outside In from New Hampshire Public Radio
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Episode: From SPF to skin color, sunscreen’s effectiveness is complicated

Hosts

Leila Fadel
Host of Up First; NPR correspondent with a focus on U.S. politics and national news.
Michelle Martin
Co-host/regular host on Up First; NPR journalist involved in morning briefing segments.
A Martinez
Co-host/Correspondent with NPR; provides contextual reporting and interview segments.
Steve Inskeep
Longstanding host with a broad brief on national and international news.
Ayesha Rascoe
Host and journalist contributing to daily briefs and The Sunday Story.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 96.7k ratings
  • Starts my day

    “Alexa play Up First” are the first words that leave my lips in the morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earplugs next time
    United States2 months ago
  • Informational

    Great podcast that breaks down the biggest news events of the day in an easily digestible time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yert1976
    United States2 months ago
  • Hunter Biden - Sigh

    He lost me when he said he “only made $200K” for two years selling his paintings. I guarantee no one would’ve bought his paintings if it wasn’t for who he is. And how clueless is he in today’s economy to say that he only made $200K? He’s just another rich privileged white man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dawnsied
    United States2 months ago
  • I love it, I really feel like I caught a peak behind the curtain. That is Hunter Biden.

    Thank you so much. I really feel like I got to know who Hunter Biden is a little more.

    Thank you again

    Alison Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the mission and set up of this podcast that it is a quick listen but I HATE the intro/transition little piano riff sound.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    acb6490
    United States2 months ago

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US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires
Q: Why now is Lonnie Bunch retiring, according to his own words?
Limbong reports that Bunch says he is simply at a point in life where he wants to write and think and spend time with his grandkids, while acknowledging ongoing political criticisms surrounding the Smithsonian.
US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires
Q: What was Iran's response?
Bertraui details Iran's Revolutionary Guard statements about targeting US vessels and attempting to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, with limited confirmation of damage and continued cross-border deconfliction challenges.
US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires
Q: So could you start us off with what happened last night?
Aya Bertraui explains that US Central Command reported destroying five Iranian oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman and that crews were warned to abandon ships before they were bombed, framing the strikes as a response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy ship.
From SPF to skin color, sunscreen’s effectiveness is complicated
Q: What is bemotrizinol and why is it important for US sunscreen regulation?
Bemotrizinol is a newer active ingredient with broader UV protection and longer-lasting effects, but it faced a lengthy FDA approval process, delaying its availability in the US compared to other regions.
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Q: Okay, $5,000 for every American adult. When you do the math, it's more than $1 trillion in taxpayer money to taxpayers. How's that work?
The ad would require funding from Congress and is not legally feasible as a direct giveaway for votes; it faces logistical and legal hurdles given federal spending and election law.

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Compact daily news briefs that cover the top national and international stories in about 10 minutes, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with expert context and policy analysis. Episodes frequently blend political developments, economic indicators, public health, and global diplomacy, with NPR correspondents contributing live reporting and in-depth segments. A standout trait is the steady, fast-paced format that helps listeners stay informed despite a busy morning routine, making it a strong fit for commuters, professionals, and policy-minded audiences who want reliable, concise briefing and diverse perspectives without heavy-handed commentary.

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