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   8 Oct 2026 · 14 minNew

   Hurricane Isaias Prep, Competitive Midterm Races, Trump's Media Ban In Court

   Communities along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast are preparing for Hurricane Isaias as officials warn of flooding, damaging winds and disruptions to weekend events. Democrats are targeting House districts President Trump won comfortably in 2024, while Republicans spend heavily to defend seats that would normally be considered safe. CNN, MS NOW and Politico are back in federal court challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict their reporters’ access to the White House. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First…

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   7 Oct 2026 · 13 min

   Threats On US Bases Overseas, France Student Protest, German Spy Arrest

   The U.S. pulled a dozen bombers out of Britain after officials identified a credible Iran-linked threat, raising new questions about how exposed American forces are to drone attacks overseas. French students are protesting teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating schools as demonstrations spread nationwide and clashes with police intensify. Germany has arrested former intelligence chief August Hanning on suspicion of attempted treason after prosecutors accused him of obtaining classified documents for a foreign spy service. Want more analysis of the most important news of…

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   6 Oct 2026 · 14 min

   Democrats Lead In Midterm Polls, Yemen War Front, Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

   With four weeks until the midterms, Democrats have the advantage in the polls and are increasingly competitive in Senate races that once looked safe for Republican. Saudi-backed forces in Yemen say they have pushed Houthi rebels back from areas around a key Red Sea shipping route, as the Houthis strike Saudi oil facilities and the fighting draws in more outside powers. Paramount and Warner Brothers complete their mega merger bringing major studios, streaming services, CNN and CBS News under one company. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to…

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   4 Oct 2026 · 35 min

   Fox News wanted war images in Ukraine - their journalists died

   Fox News Correspondent Benjamin Hall had been accused by a colleague of taking unnecessary risks when reporting in Syria. Later, Fox News assigned Hall to cover the war in Ukraine. NPR’s David Folkenflik brings the in-depth story of a fatal reporting trip near Kyiv, where Hall was gravely wounded and two other Fox News journalists were killed. Now, the journalists’ families are suing Fox, saying the network put the story ahead of its people. One of the lawsuits says Fox gave Hall free rein to push the Fox news team into an area he’d been repeatedly warned was off limits. Two former high-risk…

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   3 Oct 2026 · 16 min

   Growing Black Unemployment, Taxing California Billionaires, New Supreme Court Cases

   The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month, and Black unemployment spiked. California voters will decide whether the state should charge a one-time tax on billionaires, an idea that has split Democrats. The Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday, with cases involving climate change, guns and religious rights. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at…

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   2 Oct 2026 · 14 min

   Wages Vs Inflation, Tennessee Failed Execution, Cornell Rape Case Special Prosecutor

   The government has a sobering update on the job market, as workers face wages that fail to keep up with higher prices and borrowing costs. Tennessee has paused executions after Christa Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection drug, marking the state’s second failed execution this year. New York’s governor has appointed a special prosecutor in the Cornell sexual assault case after new questions emerged about what information campus police shared with the local district attorney. **correction note: A previous audio version of this story misstated the name of Christa Pike's attorney. Want…

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   11 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew

   The women who fought back when their jailers assaulted them

   Aliksandria Prout had only been at the Central California Women’s Facility for a few days when a male officer stopped her at a checkpoint. “You have beautiful lips and beautiful eyes,” he said. That was just the beginning. On this episode of The Sunday Story, we feature the first episode of a new three-part series from KQED’s Snap Judgment called “ We Are Jane Doe .” It follows thirteen women and their fight for justice against the jailers who sexually assaulted them. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast…

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   10 Oct 2026 · 15 minNew

   Hurricane Isaias Floods the Panhandle, A Russian Oil Deal, ICE Shooting in New York

   The first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season strikes the Florida panhandle and drenches the southeast. Trump agrees to import Russian diesel, in the hopes of lowering gas prices. New York City is rattled after ICE shot a man who was driving his 5-year-old son home from school. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.…

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   9 Oct 2026 · 13 minNew

   Bracing For Hurricane Isaias, Ukraine Pushes Russia Back, Iran War Impact On Midterms

   Hurricane Isaias is expected to strike near the Alabama-Florida state line as communities prepare for dangerous winds, flooding and a life-threatening storm surge. Ukraine is reclaiming territory in the east with a counteroffensive that uses drones and unmanned ground vehicles to push back Russian forces. President Trump says the U.S. will not launch new strikes on Iran before the midterm elections as the unpopular war weighs on Republicans heading into Election Day. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support…

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    1 Oct 2026 · 14 min

    FlyDubai Midair Attack, Trump Midterm Campaigning, Hegseth Reshaping Military

    A FlyDubai flight bound for Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other and tried to crash the plane, with all passengers safe and investigators working to determine exactly what happened. President Trump is starting his midterm campaign push in Oklahoma and Alabama, raising questions about whether his presence would help or hurt Republicans in battleground states. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is reshaping the military around a new “warrior ethos,” with plans to cut more senior officers and overhaul parts of the Pentagon seven months…

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