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- The News Roundup For November 6, 2026 · 1 h 25 minMassive Democratic midterm wins on Tuesday flipped control of the U.S. House and Senate across the country. Democrats will go to Congress in 2027 with a clear directive from…
- Health: How Can Congress Combat The Rising Cost Of Healthcare? · 33 minThe cost of most necessities is rising right now. And healthcare is no exception. In 2026, the average employer-based family healthcare plan cost a little over $28,000. And…
- 'If You Can Keep It': The 2026 Election Roundup · 45 minThe polls predicted a “blue wave.” And this time, the voters followed through. Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House and Senate, along with a slew of governorships, in…
- 'If You Can Keep It': Election Day 2026 · 47 minIt’s election day in America. All 435 districts in the House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate are up for grabs. And five of the House’s six non-voting members are…
- Politics: The Final Weekend Before The Midterms · 44 minThe final weekend of campaigning before Election Day has passed. President Donald Trump attended rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday — despite initially announcing those rallies…
- The News Roundup For October 30, 2026 · 1 h 26 minPresident Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in the final stretch of midterm season. And he’s made a number of promises to Republican voters this cycle, looking to shore up…
- The future of the Haitian community in America · 34 minThe Trump administration successfully ended Temporary Protected Status (or TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians – people who’d had fled violence and upheaval in their home…
- Tech: The AI Bubble Has Already Burst In China. Could The U.S. Be Next? · 23 minIt’s been a massive year for AI — and it just got bigger. Anthropic, the company which makes Claude, filed its long-awaited Initial Public Offering on Monday in what could be the…
- What Do The Protests Across Europe Mean For The Continent? · 45 minFor weeks, people have been protesting across Europe. In France, high schoolers have staged blockades and organized major demonstrations demanding resources for underfunded…
- 'If You Can Keep It': The DOJ’s Midterm Moves · 43 minEarly voting for the midterm elections is underway all across America. And Election Day is just over a week away. Now the president, facing likely losses in the House and the…
- The News Roundup For October 23, 2026 · 1 h 25 minThis week, President Donald Trump announced that he’s spent $300 million on ads this midterm season, with plans to spend another $100 million before Election Day. The battle…
- Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About · 41 minIn just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted…
- Money: The 1A Economy Call-In · 42 minThe sticker shock on everything from gas to food to housing continues to push Americans into tough choices about how to stretch their money. We heard from hundreds of listeners…
- What Does Donald Trump’s Tariffs Mean For Michigan? Plus, The Israeli Election · 44 minIn the decades following the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. and Canada built strong economic ties across their border. That robust partnership —…
- 'If You Can Keep It': The View Of The Midterms From Michigan · 43 min1A comes to you from the Mitten State. We travel to the Midwest to talk about the Midterms. It’s a place that has become everything these elections are about: identity, power…
- The News Roundup For October 16, 2026 · 1 h 25 minIn the last consumer snapshot before the 2026 midterm elections, the annual rate of inflation rose 3.7 percent. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to become the biggest donor…
- Money: What Rising Diesel Prices Mean For You · 33 minA new report released yesterday shows inflation is on the rise. Prices were up 3.7 percent in September over last year, the highest annual rate since May. The rising cost of…
- In Good Health: Are We Solving Hearing Loss? · 44 minFor those experiencing hearing loss, being able to discern the speech of other people in noisy environments can be frustrating. And hearing aids often don’t convey sound in every…
- Military: Pete Hegseth’s New Pentagon · 43 minThe U.S. Military educates, and trains some of the best and brightest across the U.S. The Pentagon is a complex, big, and bureaucratic machine. It moves slowly. But it has…
- 'If You Can Keep It': The Purpose Of The Polls · 43 minPolls play a major role in U.S. politics. And in the months leading up to an election, they’re everywhere. Polling doesn’t just indicate which party has a competitive advantage…
- The News Roundup For October 9, 2026 · 1 h 27 minWith less than one month to go until the midterms, Donald Trump is in Texascampaigning on behalf of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Senate Democrats scuppered a plan…
- Religion: Pope Leo XIV, So Far · 45 minIt’s been a successful summer for Robert Prevost — one of Chicago’s most distinguished citizens. His essay on artificial intelligence was released in paperback to enthusiastic…
- In Good Health: The Evolution Of Prostate Cancer Treatment · 44 minProstate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men — and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in eight men will be diagnosed in their…
- Weather: What To Expect From The Super El Niño · 43 minLast week, a key stretch of the Pacific Ocean hit its highest temperature on record. And it’s still climbing. It’s a warning sign of the so-called Super El Niño, expected to…
- 'If You Can Keep It': Mental Health And Democracy · 43 minA veteran journalist covered the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. That experience got her exploring the connection between stress, trauma, and our political choices. Our mental…
- The News Roundup For October 2, 2026 · 1 h 28 minThe Department of Homeland Security has allocated$20 million to pay for pro-Trump ads glorifying the president, which have drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats…
- Midterms: The Connection Between Civics And Democracy · 32 minIn five weeks, more than 100 million people will vote as part of the 2026 midterm elections. In New Hampshire and across the country, that means that voters will go to the polls…
- Economy: Managing Your Money Ahead Of The Midterm Elections · 42 minGas. Groceries. Housing. Almost everywhere you look in the U.S. economy right now, prices are up – and people are feeling the squeeze. As of July, six in ten Americans say…
- Policy: ICE And The Pregnant Women It's Detaining · 44 minImmigration and Customs Enforcement arrests reached record highs this summer. And the full scope is just coming into focus. Some 43,000 people were arrested in June, more than…
- 'If You Can Keep It': How The Midterms Will Run · 43 minThe midterms are just five weeks away. Ballots are already in the mail and in person voting is underway in some states. Meanwhile, the federal government’s role in this election…
- The News Roundup For September 25, 2026 · 1 h 26 minPresident Donald Trumpbanned television networks he deemed adversarial from the White House press pool this week. Following a lawsuit, a judge issued a 14-day stay, temporarily…
- Conflict: Israel and Gaza at the 2026 UN General Assembly · 43 minWorld leaders have descended upon New York City for this year’s edition of the United Nations General Assembly. And a lot is happening. So far, we’ve seen some most pointed…
- Education: The Decline of American Higher Education on the World Stage · 34 minFor decades, U.S. colleges and universities have been regarded as among the best in the world. From the Ivy League to state research institutions, thousands of students and…
- Mr. Xi Goes To Washington · 32 minPresident Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet this week in a highly anticipated sit down as the U.N. summit continues in New York. This conference…
- 'If You Can Keep It': ‘Empire of Grift’ · 33 minNo two words defined President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign more than “America first.” The name of this country has been at the center of President Trump’s…
- The News Roundup For September 18, 2026 · 1 h 27 minThis week the nation woke up to the potential danger of runaway tech — that AI is behaving in ways its creators don’t intend and can’t control. And that we might be as little as…
- Health: State Abortion Bans And Ectopic Pregnancies · 41 minBetween 2020 and 2025, nearly 200 women have died from ectopic pregnancies. That’s almost double the number of deaths in the previous six years. Ectopic pregnancies happen when…
- AI: Should We Slow AI Innovation Down? · 43 minLast week, a researcher at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced his resignation on X, formerly known as Twitter. Jacob Coxon wrote that his former company —…
- Policy: The Human Cost Of Third-Country Deportations · 44 minThe administration is expanding its third-country deportation campaign. Since President Donald Trump took office last year, more than 25,000 people have been sent to over 29…
- 'If You Can Keep It': The Deal With Dark Money · 43 minAt least a billion dollars of untraceable cash is flowing into this year’s midterm elections. That’s according to an analysis by The New York Times from late last month. These…
- The News Roundup For September 11, 2026 · 1 h 26 minDespite President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity, Republicans are betting on him big ahead of this year’s midterms. The partystaged a first midterm convention in Dallas…
- In Good Health: The Matter Of Maternal Mental Health Care · 45 minThe Lindsay Clancy murder trial captivated the American public for weeks. Prosecutors charged Clancy with murdering her three children. They say she then tried to take her own…
- Jobs: What It Means To Be ‘Disposable’ At Work · 43 minThe way we work has changed dramatically over the last decade. Using AI is quickly becoming the norm in many workplaces when, just a few years ago, it felt closer to science…
- Health: The Fight For The Health Of 9/11 First Responders · 45 minA quarter century after 9/11, the health of those who responded to the attacks continues to be affected. Some 3,000 people died across three locations that day. An estimated…
- America’s Next 50 Years: A 1A Call-In Special (REBROADCAST) · 41 minHow did you celebrate July 4 this year? What did the country’s landmark 250th anniversary, in honor of the founding of the United States, mean to you? The next 50 years likely…
- The News Roundup For September 4, 2026 · 1 h 23 minFollowing months of a tenuous ceasefire and several rounds of failed negotiations, the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes this week threatening to once again plunge the…
- Surveillance: What Fleets Of Flock Cameras Mean For American Privacy · 43 minIf you’ve driven on any road in the U.S. lately, chances are your license plate has been captured by a Flock camera. Flock lets police around the country track your car. The…
- Religion: ‘Our Town’ And A Christian Nationalist Takeover In Tennessee · 44 minImagine a small town in rural Tennessee — a town square, a yellow brick courthouse, a family-owned restaurant, a café, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the Appalachian…
- Special Call-In: Teaching In 2026 · 45 minFor some of you, it’s still a week away. For others — the doors are already open. It’s back to school. But in this edition of 1A, it’s all about the teachers. They’ve been…
- Family: ‘My Mother’s Daughter’ And Uncovering Long Buried Family Stories · 44 minBetween 1950 and 1975, an estimated 1.5 million women were sent to homes for unwed mothers across the United States. There, most were hidden away from their families and…
