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- Today12 min
Trump Has 'Productive' Talks With Zelenskyy And Netanyahu, France Wildfires
President Trump hosted two foreign leaders at the White House on Tuesday. Both, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are dealing with war at home. While Trump’s relationship with Netanyahu has been increasingly strained, his ties with Zelenskyy have steadily improved. And in France, raging wildfires have force hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Rebekah Metzler, Tina Kraja, HJ Mai and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin. Introduction Trump And Zelenskyy Trump And Netanyahu France WildfiresSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- Yesterday14 min
Trump Meets Zelenskyy And Netanyahu, TPS Update, Political Corruption
President Trump is meeting with two world leaders separately at the White House on Tuesday. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu are seeking Trump’s support amid ongoing conflicts. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians and thousands of Syrians who are in the U.S. legally are facing deportation. And new research shows that an increasing number of Americans say corruption is a problem in politics.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Cheryl Corley, Kelsey Snell, HJ Mai and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson. Introduction Trump Meets Zelenskyy And Netanyahu TPS Update Political CorruptionSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 2 days agonarrative13 min4-min read
Seattle Shooting, Iran War Pause, Midterm Elections
This episode of NPR's Up First covers breaking news on a deadly mass shooting at a Seattle food festival, a temporary pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities amid diplomatic overtures, and the political landscape with under 100 days until the U.S. midterm elections. The episode underscores the urgency of public safety, international diplomacy, and electoral dynamics.
- 3 days agonarrative24 min5-min read
‘We want to ride’: the 1978 protest that sparked the disability rights movement
The episode marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by spotlighting the grassroots activism that led to its passage, particularly the 1978 protest by the 'Gang of 19' in Denver, and warns that hard-won rights to independent living are now under threat from recent policy shifts. It underscores how disability rights were won through civil disobedience and remain fragile in the face of current political challenges.
- 4 days agonarrative16 min4-min read
White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Ukraine hits Russian Retailer, India Protests
The episode covers three major global stories: President Trump’s rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where his tone was unexpectedly softer despite aggressive jokes; Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, marking a new phase in economic warfare; and a youth-led protest movement in India that successfully forced the resignation of the education minister over exam corruption. The episode underscores how political power, media dynamics, and public dissent are evolving in unexpected ways across democracies and autocracies alike.
- 5 days agonarrative12 min4-min read
Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked, Trump's New Tariffs, Wisconsin Police Shooting
The episode covers three major developments: escalating Middle East tensions driving oil prices to $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers; the replacement of President Trump’s expired global tariff with new forced-labor-justified tariffs on 59 countries and the EU; and public outcry in Madison, Wisconsin, following the police killing of Corey Ruiz, a man with a criminal history but deep community ties, during a botched arrest.
- 6 days agonarrative12 min5-min read
Saudi Uranium Enrichment Deal, Trump Defends Iran War, GOP Congress Out Of Sync
The episode examines the geopolitical and domestic fallout from President Trump's aggressive foreign policy, particularly his war with Iran and a controversial nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia, while highlighting growing economic strain and partisan gridlock in Congress. The story underscores how these actions are reshaping U.S. alliances, fueling regional instability, and eroding support even among Trump’s base.
- 1 weeks agonarrative12 min3-min read
Trump Receives Fallen Troops, Hegseth Grilled On The Hill, Arizona Primary Results
The episode covers the escalating war with Iran under President Trump, focusing on the political and human costs as American service members are killed, Congress questions the lack of authorization, and defense spending surges. The fallout extends into domestic politics, with Trump-backed candidates winning Arizona GOP primaries despite concerns over electability.
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