Up First

A Daily News podcast by NPR

4.6 • 48,100 ratings

Want connect with NPR and email directly about potential partnerships?

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 by 6 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Rachel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays by 8 a.m. ET, with Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Rachel Martin, available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.

Recent Episodes

DOJ Pauses Anti-Weaponization Fund, Iran Deal Complications, California Primary
Published: June 2, 2026
Listen
Can Graham Platner survive another controversy? | NPR’s Newsmakers
Published: June 1, 2026
Listen
Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon, Immigration Bill Stalled, Anti-Weaponization Fund
Published: June 1, 2026
Listen
How 5 minutes of movement can change your life
Published: May 31, 2026
Listen
Shangri-La Dialogue, Trump's Slush Fund, Gas Prices
Published: May 30, 2026
Listen
Israel Ramps Up Attacks Amid Iran Talks, E. Jean Carroll Investigation, CBS Overhaul
Published: May 29, 2026
Listen
Iran Talks And Strikes, Senate Opportunities For Democrats, Ebola Outbreak Epicenter
Published: May 28, 2026
Listen
Texas Primary Results, South Carolina Rejects Redistricting, Iran Deal Whiplash
Published: May 27, 2026
Listen
US Hits Iran Amid Talks, Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, Texas Primary Runoff
Published: May 26, 2026
Listen
US-Iran Negotiations, Middle East Reacts To Possible Deal, DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads
Published: May 25, 2026
Listen

Listen to All Episodes From Up First