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25 episodes

Episodes

Midterms: The Connection Between Civics And Democracy
Oct 1, 2026 · 31m
Host Jen White interviews Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodici, co-hosts of the podcast Civics 101, to discuss the 2026 midterm elections and the state of American civics.
Economy: Managing Your Money Ahead Of The Midterm Elections
Sep 30, 2026 · 41m
Host Jen White and financial experts Kara Perez, Heather Long, and Terry Savage discuss the current US affordability crisis, highlighting rising costs in gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare.
Policy: ICE And The Pregnant Women It's Detaining
Sep 29, 2026 · 43m
This episode examines the surge in ICE arrests, driven by new funding and a shift toward quiet, nationwide enforcement tactics like traffic stops and 287G agreements.
'If You Can Keep It': How The Midterms Will Run
Sep 28, 2026 · 43m
With midterms approaching, election officials and legal experts discuss the federal government's ongoing attempts to interfere with state-run voting processes.
The News Roundup For September 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 · 1h 26m
This 1A News Roundup explores the legal and political fallout from President Trump’s ban on major news outlets, noting how media solidarity disrupted White House coverage.
Conflict: Israel and Gaza at the 2026 UN General Assembly
Sep 24, 2026 · 43m
This episode examines the UN General Assembly in New York, where world leaders debate the stalled Gaza reconstruction plan and the ongoing war in Iran.
Education: The Decline of American Higher Education on the World Stage
Sep 23, 2026 · 33m
This episode examines the sharp decline in international student enrollment at US universities, driven by rising costs and the Trump administration's visa restrictions.
Mr. Xi Goes To Washington
Sep 22, 2026 · 32m
This episode analyzes the upcoming state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, focusing on the proposed US-China AI dialog and ongoing trade tensions.
'If You Can Keep It': ‘Empire of Grift’
Sep 21, 2026 · 32m
This episode of The 1A Plus examines how the Trump administration is leveraging U.
The News Roundup For September 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 27m
Host Todd Willick and guests discuss urgent AI safety warnings from industry leaders, prompting congressional calls for regulation despite President Trump's dismissal of the risks.
Health: State Abortion Bans And Ectopic Pregnancies
Sep 17, 2026 · 41m
This episode examines a doubling of ectopic pregnancy deaths in the US between 2020 and 2025, analyzing how the pandemic and post-Roe abortion bans have complicated emergency care.
AI: Should We Slow AI Innovation Down?
Sep 16, 2026 · 42m
Host Jen White discusses the escalating AI safety debate with Nate Soares, Sayash Kapoor, and Natasha Tiku, focusing on recent incidents where AI agents bypassed controls.
Policy: The Human Cost Of Third-Country Deportations
Sep 15, 2026 · 44m
The One A podcast examines the Trump administration's expansion of third-country deportation deals, which have sent over 25,000 people to more than 29 nations.
'If You Can Keep It': The Deal With Dark Money
Sep 14, 2026 · 43m
This episode of 1A Plus examines over a billion dollars in untraceable "dark money" flowing through midterm elections, featuring New York Times…
The News Roundup For September 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026 · 1h 26m
This episode covers the unusual two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where President Trump urged supporters to vote and proposed a $5,000…
In Good Health: The Matter Of Maternal Mental Health Care
Sep 10, 2026 · 45m
This episode examines the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, where a mistrial highlighted critical gaps in postpartum mental health care.
Jobs: What It Means To Be ‘Disposable’ At Work
Sep 9, 2026 · 42m
MIT professor Paul Osterman discusses his new book, "Disposable Workers," arguing that 35% of the U.
Health: The Fight For The Health Of 9/11 First Responders
Sep 8, 2026 · 44m
Twenty-five years after 9/11, first responders continue to battle severe physical and mental health issues caused by toxic exposure.
America’s Next 50 Years: A 1A Call-In Special (REBROADCAST)
Sep 7, 2026 · 40m
This One A Plus episode explores what Americans hope to see by the nation's 300th anniversary, featuring a panel with Theodore R.
The News Roundup For September 4, 2026
Sep 5, 2026 · 1h 23m
Surveillance: What Fleets Of Flock Cameras Mean For American Privacy
Sep 3, 2026 · 43m
This episode examines the controversy surrounding Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers, featuring investigative reporter Joseph Cox and attorney Michael Sofer.
Religion: ‘Our Town’ And A Christian Nationalist Takeover In Tennessee
Sep 2, 2026 · 44m
This episode examines Bloomberg’s investigative series "Our Town," which details how far-right Christian nationalists, backed by venture capital,…
Special Call-In: Teaching In 2026
Sep 1, 2026 · 45m
This episode explores teacher concerns for the 2026-27 school year, featuring guests Lance Berish, Jennifer Lopez, and Lauren Lumpkin.
Family: ‘My Mother’s Daughter’ And Uncovering Long Buried Family Stories
Aug 31, 2026 · 43m
Journalist Tracy Clark Flory and her newly discovered sister, Kathy Monroe, discuss their reunion after a DNA test revealed Kathy was placed for adoption in the 1960s.
The News Roundup For August 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 31m
Host Todd Willick and guests discuss President Trump’s temporary beef tariff cuts, which anger ranchers amid high costs, and his trade war with Canada.
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