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Listening to the news can feel like a journey. But 1A guides you beyond the headlines – and cuts through the noise. Let's get to the heart of the story, together – on 1A.
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1AThe News Roundup for August 7, 2026
Progressive Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed won his Michigan primary this week, sending a strong message to the Democratic party establishment that backed his…
1AAI: What AI Means For The Future Of American Education
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, live, and engage with the world. Whether that’s using ChatGPT to do our taxes or spending hours…
1AEconomy: Rising Grocery Prices Are Changing How Americans Shop
Affording groceries is becoming a struggle for many Americans. Food prices are up 33 percent since 2019. That’s according to federal data analyzed by the…
1AAI: The Data Center Debate, Part Two
Data centers. They’ve been all over the news. Last month, protesters showed up in 125 cities across the country on a single Saturday to demonstrate against…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Should Judges Be Elected?
Should judges be elected? That’s the question Kansas voters are answering on the ballot this month. A constitutional amendment aims to change how judges are…
1AThe News Roundup For July 31, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington this week for his first visit to the White House since the war in Iran began. Former CDC head…
1AAI: The AI Detection Tool Arms Race
If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably been fooled by AI at least once. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. One poll by the data security company…
1AMusic: Glen Hansard On Making Music
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died today in a motorcycle crash in Ireland at the age of 56. We sat down with him in April to talk about his storied…
1APending: Navigating Uncertainty With Faith
Navigating a challenging moment in a friendship. Weighing a new job or changing your career. Seeing news about instability in our politics. A confusing…
1A'If You Can Keep It': The Pentagon And Transparency
At least 18 American service members have been killed and hundreds more wounded since the start of the Iran war. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump spoke…
1AThe News Roundup for July 24, 2026
Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the U.S. The American death toll now stands at 18. In…
1AClimate: Fighting Extreme Heat In 2026
Extreme heat isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a growing public health threat. More than 40 million people across the U.S. have remained under heat alerts this…
1ASpecial Call-In: America’s Next 50 Years
How 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…
1AHealth: Searching For The Source Of Cyclospora
You may have heard of a parasite that’s causing some gastrointestinal distress. Cyclospora has sickened thousands of people across 34 states this summer – more…
1A'If You Can Keep It': The Power Of Dissent In 2026
One of the most critical parts of a democracy is the right to dissent. But if democratic norms weaken, that right can become harder to exercise. And when…
1AThe News Roundup For July 17, 2026
As ICE ramps up its operations in and around American communities, its agents were involved in the deaths of three men in the last week. Trump Director of…
1APolitics: What Changing Political Tides Mean For Gaza
Israel is expanding its command of Gaza and now controls almost 70 percent of the tiny enclave that’s home to more than two million people. More than 1,100…
1AIn Good Health: The Alzheimer’s Research Revolution
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can have a real impact on a person and their family. There’s a lot to consider — what the future will hold, what symptoms they’ll…
1APolicy: How Cities And States Are Fighting Subscription Traps
What do gyms, TV shows, pet food, and smart doorbells all have in common? Nowadays, you might use a monthly subscription or other recurring membership to…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Trump’s Election Attacks
The Trump administration is threatening top election officials with criminal prosecution if any ballot is cast by noncitizens in their state. That’s according…
1AThe News Roundup For July 10, 2026
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner dropped out of the race for Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ seat in Congress, after sexual assault allegations made by a…
1APending: Living With Uncertainty
Humans like to know what’s coming next. How to plan for the future. And what the consequences of our actions might be. But the modern world is only becoming…
1AImmigration: The Future For Foreigners With Temporary Protected Status
At the end of June, the Supreme Court ruled six to three that the federal government can end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for more than 300,000 Haitians…
1AAspen Ideas: A Shared Civic Gospel
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. 250 years on, are these words still guiding us? The Declaration of Independence marked…
1A'If You Can Keep It': One Year After Massive State Department Layoffs
It’s been nearly a year since a major reshaping of the State Department. It was part of the Trump Administration’s goal to overhaul the federal government and…
1ACulture: The 2026 Sounds Of America For Our 250th
It's a milestone birthday for the U.S. this weekend. And we're marking the 250th by taking a look back at this year's Sounds of America series. Every year, the…
1ACulture: What Does It Mean To Be An Adult Today?
Throughout history, adulthood has often been defined by clear markers — turning 18, moving out of your parents’ home, or getting married. But most of us know…
1ASpecial Call-in: What Does The U.S. At 250 Mean To You?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among…
1APolitics: High Cost Of Healthcare And The Political Fallout
Americans are grappling with a rising cost in healthcare. For the first time in five years, fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford healthcare…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Pardons In The Trump Administration
President Donald Trump has taken an increasingly personal role in the government’s clemency process, wielding pardons aid his allies and advance his own…
1AThe News Roundup for June 26, 2026
This week the Supreme Court sides with President Trump on ending Temporary Protected Status. The decades-long program currently gives legal status in the U.S…
1AAI: The Peril And Opportunity Of Artificial Superintelligence
Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a dizzying pace. One analysis shows it doubling its abilities every seven months. And it’s surpassed humans in more…
1APolitics: What Donald Trump’s Defense Policy Means For Black Service Members
Black Americans serving in the U.S. military have long lived with a great contradiction. The country they’re fighting to protect is the same one that’s failed…
1ATech: How Technology Is Changing The World Of Warfare
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. and Israel’s war in Iran. The Israel-Hamas war. Each of these conflicts of the last few years is rewriting…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Donald Trump And Election Interference
How would lawmakers respond to election interference – both foreign and domestic – ahead of the midterm elections? That was the central question of a summit…
1AWriting: Pushing The Boundaries Of The Romance Genre
Novels centering on love and sex are among the best-selling books year after year. More and more are challenging the conventions of romance as a genre — and…
1AIn Good Health: The Matter Of Male Fertility
When a couple struggles to conceive, the assumption is often that there is something wrong with the woman. Women are evaluated for infertility far more often…
1APolitics: Can Divides Over War Be Bridged At The G7 Summit?
This week, on the southern shores of Lake Geneva, leaders of the Group of Seven countries gathered for their annual summit. There are several pressing issues…
1ASCOTUS: Birthright Citizenship Decision Looms, Docket Loaded With Trump Cases
It’s a busy time for the Supreme Court – with 20 cases left and only weeks left in its term. The Court has a stacked docket of high-profile cases that could…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Donald Trump’s Washington
President Trump is working fast to remake the nation’s capital in his image. His major construction projects include demolishing the East Wing of the White…
1AThe News Roundup For June 12, 2026
The latest inflation number are out, and prices are rising fast. Last month, prices soared at the fastest rates seen in three years. A new $70 billion…
1AScience: Parasitic Bugs Are Making Combacks Across The Country
In 1966, the United States declared victory over a destructive flesh-eating parasite that devastated livestock. The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae…
1ASports: The Grassy, Gory Glory Of World Cup 2026
104 games. 48 teams. Three host nations. One dream. The men’s World Cup returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. And fans from all over the…
1APolitics: The State Of LGBTQ+ Rights In 2026
Across the U.S., cities and communities are celebrating Pride during the month of June. At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around…
1A'If You Can Keep It': What ‘Masculinism’ Means For America
Last week marked the anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment. In 1919, that Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote — although it only…
1AThe News Roundup For June 5, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to end the war in Iran. While not yet passed into law, it demonstrates a break between the Trump…
1ATV: Interview With The Vampires
On Tuesday, a legion of screaming fans packed the Beacon Theatre in New York City – arms outstretched for the glittery, long-haired rock star known as the…
1APolitics: What’s Life Like For The Government Employees Still Working?
More than 300,000 federal workers have left government service since the start of the second Trump administration. Some were laid off by the administration…
1ATech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our Society
Smart phones. Smart cars. Smart speakers. Web browsers. Social media. Artificial Intelligence. Technologies we rely on every day generate a massive amount of…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Grand Juries And The Justice Department
Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has fashioned the Department of Justice into a tool he can wield against his enemies. So far, Trump…
1AThe News Roundup for May 29, 2026
The US and Iran appear to be close to a peace deal. That’s according to US officials, but it’s still awaiting President Trump approval. He’s reviewing the…
1AWhat The Biggest Summer Movies Of 2026 Could Mean For Hollywood
The official start of summer movie season is here. As the temperatures heat up, the box office is already off to a blazing start. Already in 2026, the film…
1AIn Good Health: Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women
Chronic pelvic and vulvovaginal pain is surprisingly common among women of all ages. In fact, 1 in 3 women will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some…
1AThe Future Of The American Healthcare Workforce
The U.S. is facing a steep healthcare worker shortage. A 2025 federal analysis projected that by 2038, 30 out of 35 physician specialties will be hurting for…
1AWhy Does It Matter If We Matter?
What does it mean to matter — to loved ones, to your community, at your job? Feeling like we have value and purpose in life is something humans inherently…
1AThe News Roundup for May 22, 2026
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost his state’s GOP primary to a Trump-backed candidate this week. The seven-term congressman became a target for the president…
1AGregg Carlstrom On The Situation In The Middle East
A war the president promised would last weeks is now in its third month. And the ripple effects are rocking the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is still…
1AAmerica 250: One Nation Under God?
This week, thousands of Americans attended a day-long conservative prayer gathering. The event was billed as a rededication of the U.S. as “One Nation Under…
1A'If You Can Keep It': Reforming The Supreme Court, Part 2
It’s been more than two weeks since the Supreme Court made the decision to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That piece of the…
1AThe News Roundup for May 15, 2026
Despite assertions by President Donald Trump to the contrary, reporting from The New York Times indicates that Iran’s military is still in fighting shape…