Up First from NPR

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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 at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.

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No. of episodes: 500
Latest episode: 2026-08-17
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How many episodes are there of Up First from NPR?

There are 500 episodes avaiable of Up First from NPR.

What is Up First from NPR about?

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Where can you listen to Up First from NPR?

Up First from NPR is available, among others places, on:

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When did Up First from NPR start?

The first episode of Up First from NPR that we have available was released 3 May 2025.

Who creates the podcast Up First from NPR?

Up First from NPR is produced and created by NPR.