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'If You Can Keep It': Donald Trump And Election InterferenceThe “If You Can Keep It” episode examines claims of U.S. election interference tied to President Donald Trump’s actions, especially two executive orders affecting voting and mail-in ballots, plus…22 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
Writing: Pushing The Boundaries Of The Romance GenreA Juneteenth pause from political news to discuss romance writing and love stories that push genre boundaries, focusing on two summer novels.19 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
In Good Health: The Matter Of Male FertilityMale factor infertility—how common it is, what causes it (especially varicoceles), how it’s diagnosed and treated, and the psychological/cultural experience of receiving a male infertility diagnosis.18 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 28 chapters
Politics: Can Divides Over War Be Bridged At The G7 Summit?The 2026 G7 summit in France and what it reveals about U.S. relations with key allies amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and its economic/security fallout, plus how Ukraine and NATO loom in July.17 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
SCOTUS: Birthright Citizenship Decision Looms, Docket Loaded With Trump CasesThe episode is about the Supreme Court’s remaining term docket and several imminent, high-impact cases, especially immigration and election rules.16 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 21 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': Donald Trump’s WashingtonThe episode examines President Trump’s second-term efforts to remodel Washington, D.C., arguing they’re driven by personal vision and carried out with reduced oversight.15 Jun 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters
The News Roundup For June 12, 20261A Friday News Roundup (June 12, 2026) covers U.S. inflation, Iran-related war and ceasefire talks, midterm primary results, election administration and a Supreme Court ballot-receipt case,…12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 36 chapters
Science: Parasitic Bugs Are Making Combacks Across The CountryThe 1A podcast episode explains two re-emerging threats: New World screwworms (a parasitic fly causing lethal tissue infestations in mammals) returning to the U.S.11 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 24 chapters
Sports: The Grassy, Gory Glory Of World Cup 2026Preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Canada/US/Mexico) and how ticketing, travel, and geopolitics may shape the tournament, plus team-by-team expectations and standout players.10 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 21 chapters
Politics: The State Of LGBTQ+ Rights In 2026The state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. in 2026, focusing on shifting public opinion (especially among Republicans), federal policy rollbacks under the Trump administration, and state-level battles…9 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 25 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': What ‘Masculinism’ Means For AmericaThe episode explains “masculinism,” a right-wing ideology that claims feminism has gone too far and argues for restoring patriarchy: men as household heads and leaders, women as homemakers, and…8 Jun 2026 · 33 min · 16 chapters
The News Roundup For June 5, 2026A June 5, 2026 NPR 1A “News Roundup” covering: (1) congressional pushback on Trump’s Iran war via a War Powers resolution; (2) the Senate passing $70B for ICE/Border Patrol while Republicans stall or…5 Jun 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 37 chapters
TV: Interview With The VampiresThis 1A episode discusses AMC’s Interview with the Vampire season 3, premiering Sunday June 7.4 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Politics: What’s Life Like For The Government Employees Still Working?The episode examines how cuts to the federal workforce and a proposed Trump administration rule would affect remaining government employees—especially through draft nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)…3 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 28 chapters
Tech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our SocietySelf-surveillance and how consumer-generated data (Fitbits, smart devices, geolocation, facial recognition, DNA databases) can be accessed by police, often with warrants and sometimes without…2 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 18 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': Grand Juries And The Justice DepartmentAccountability in the Justice Department via federal grand juries—how grand juries are supposed to block cases lacking probable cause, and how recent high-profile proceedings show alleged prosecutor…1 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
The News Roundup for May 29, 20261A Friday News Roundup (May 29, 2026) covering U.S. politics and courts, Iran ceasefire talks, the Trump “anti-weaponization” fund, federal worker NDAs, Ebola preparedness, immigration detention…29 May 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 42 chapters
What The Biggest Summer Movies Of 2026 Could Mean For HollywoodThe episode is a summer-movie preview focused on what the 2026 theatrical rebound means for Hollywood. Hosts discuss early box-office momentum (Memorial Day weekend U.S.28 May 2026 · 27 min · 18 chapters
In Good Health: Chronic Pelvic Pain In WomenChronic vulvar and pelvic pain in women (and people with vulvas/vaginas), including vulvovaginal disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction (hypertonic/hypotonic), vestibulodynia, links to urinary-like…27 May 2026 · 43 min · 23 chapters
The Future Of The American Healthcare WorkforceThe episode examines how new federal caps on graduate student loans (ending Grad Plus and limiting most graduate borrowing to $20,500/year with $100,000 aggregate, with higher caps only for narrowly…26 May 2026 · 43 min · 22 chapters
Why Does It Matter If We Matter?Why humans need to feel they matter; how “mattering” (feeling valued and able to add value) affects mental health, relationships, transitions, and workplaces; and how people pursue mattering in…25 May 2026 · 44 min · 30 chapters
The News Roundup for May 22, 2026A May 22, 2026 news roundup covering U.S. politics (Trump DOJ “anti-weaponization” restitution fund; IRS barred from investigating Trump taxes; White House renovation cost overruns; ballroom funding;…22 May 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 49 chapters
Gregg Carlstrom On The Situation In The Middle EastThe U.S.-Israel war against Iran and its regional ripple effects, including the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf security, Israel’s position, and how Arab Spring hopes have faded.20 May 2026 · 45 min · 25 chapters
America 250: One Nation Under God?A live 1A episode (taped May 19, 2026, at American University) examining a White House-backed “Freedom/Rededication” prayer event for America’s 250th birthday—“one nation under God”—and whether it…19 May 2026 · 46 min · 23 chapters