
1A
Weekdays at 10:00am
Every day, host Jenn White convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time.
With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror -- taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
The conversation isn't just on air. 1A invites you to join in.The show regularly posts questions and requests for feedback on this page: http://the1a.org/ask-1a. And you can also engage on Twitter, Facebook, or by texting 1A to 63735.

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'
Pentagon sends naval forces, tankers, missile defense systems, and aircraft carriers to beef up the U.S. presence in the Middle East
Aspen Ideas Festival: Architecture and social division
Architecture shapes who we are. How do we make sure our built environment helps and not harms?
If You Can Keep It: Georgia's new election rules
Critics worry they could be used as reasons for board members to vote not to certify election results.
Unpacking the magic of music festivals
Many amazing music history moments have happened outdoors.
If You Can Keep It: The realities of ranked choice voting
For some voters, it's not just the presidency that's on the ballot this year.
The News Roundup - International
Iran's president gets all his cabinet members. Putin inspects troops in Chechnya.
The News Roundup - Domestic
The DNC concludes. Billionaires spend millions.
The Democratic National Convention so far
It hasn't been all fun and Lil Jon cameos.
What we talk about when we talk about wilderness
How does a place get the official “wilderness” label? And how are these places changing?
More Than Music: Bernstein's musical odyssey
Bernstein was a musical genius loved around the world. But why did so many in America give this famous composer a hard time?
Severe weather and the future of America's water supply
The aging systems and outdated infrastructure that help bring us clean water are buckling.
The situation surrounding mpox and COVID
Infection rates are surging but hospitalizations and deaths are relatively low.
The Biden Administration's latest efforts to keep families together
As the end of the 2024 presidential election draws closer, can the program survive a new administration in 2025?