
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
Dr. Jessi Gold on finding humanity in medicine
Does it all have to come with the territory?
Lift Off: What we know about NASA's Europa mission
Why does this Jovian moon matter?
Navigating life with a blended family
Kamala Harris is a step-mom to her husband, Doug Emhoff’s, two kids.
How misinformation is interfering with hurricane recovery efforts
More than 4,000 FEMA workers are on the ground. And thousands of Americans are still without power.
1A's John Horn on 'Piece by Piece' and 'Saturday Night'
He joins us from Los Angeles for some October surprises.
If You Can Keep It: The matter of mail-in voting
It’s just not one election that picks the president. It’s 51.
What the TikTok documents mean for the company, its users, and the country
New reporting from NPR shines a light on what the company knows about the effects of its platform on users.
The News Roundup - Domestic
Hurricane Milton makes landfall. TikTok is sued by 14 attorneys general.
The News Roundup - International
Washington's faith in Israel wanes. China's stocks fall.
How the internet, social media, and podcasts are playing roles in the 2024 election
We sit down with Gen Z voters to hear what issues matter most to them, their thoughts on misinformation, and more.
In Good Health: The obesity rate is falling. What do weight loss drugs have to do with it?
The adult obesity rate fell to about 40 percent in 2023, down from 41.9 percent in 2020.
Author Richard Powers uses his storytelling to connect us to nature
Through his storytelling, the author makes the case for preserving and honoring the mysterious, abundant ocean.