Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR

NPR

5 episodes

Episodes

Kennedy Center Demolition Threat, Trump's Troubles, Poland Warns Of Russian Attacks
Sep 18, 2026 · 12m
This episode covers the legal battle over the Kennedy Center, where a judge ordered 30 days' notice before any demolition, and other setbacks for…
Fed Raises Interest Rates, Iran War and Oil Prices, EU-Canada Alliance
Sep 17, 2026 · 13m
NPR's Up First covers the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years, which President Trump criticized as defying his wishes.
Federal Reserve Interest Rates, Reports Reveal Iran War Costs, Kennedy Center Closure
Sep 16, 2026 · 12m
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years to combat inflation driven by the Iran war.
Trump Downplays AI Risks, SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling, Kennedy Center Bankruptcy
Sep 15, 2026 · 13m
President Trump dismisses AI doomsday warnings as a hoax while selling critical chips to China, a strategy critics call contradictory.
AI Development Slowdown, Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks, Republican Midterm Strategy
Sep 14, 2026 · 13m
AI leaders urge a global slowdown to address safety risks, but President Trump opposes it to maintain the US lead over China.
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