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How The IRS Is Navigating Tax Season In 2026How the IRS is handling the 2026 tax filing season amid major staffing losses, IT modernization changes, and shifting enforcement priorities; what taxpayers should expect (refund timing, phone…14 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 24 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': What The Democrats’ Recent Wins Mean For The MidtermsThe episode argues Democrats are building momentum heading into the 2026 midterms, driven by voter overperformance in places Republicans expected to hold.13 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 24 chapters
The News Roundup For April 10, 2026A weekly news roundup focused on the U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire announced after Trump’s threats over the Strait of Hormuz, plus U.S.10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 48 chapters
Unpacking The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy DecisionThe 1A Podcast breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision involving Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, focusing on whether the law improperly treats “talk therapy” as protected speech under the…9 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 17 chapters
Ceasefire In Iran And The State Of The US Job MarketA two-week ceasefire between Iran, the U.S., and Israel is announced after threats of strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure; the episode also shifts to the U.S.8 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 15 chapters
What Medicaid Cuts Mean For American HospitalsMedicaid funding cuts (nearly $1 trillion over a decade) and their projected effects on U.S. hospitals, emergency care, and especially obstetrics/maternity services.7 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 27 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': The US, Iran, And War CrimesWhether the Trump administration’s airstrikes on Iran could violate international humanitarian law (laws of war), and what accountability would look like, amid claims of attacks on civilian…6 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
The News Roundup For April 3, 2026NPR 1A Friday News Roundup covering President Trump’s April 3, 2026 Iran war address; U.S.3 Apr 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 41 chapters
The State Of Abortion Access In 2026Abortion access in the U.S. nearly four years after Dobbs (Roe v. Wade overturned), focusing on state bans/restrictions, medication abortion, interstate travel, legal challenges, and…2 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
Where Do Voters Stand On Donald Trump’s Immigration Enforcement?Voter attitudes toward President Trump’s immigration enforcement, contrasting popular support for border enforcement with growing backlash against interior enforcement and mass deportation tactics;…1 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Donald Trump, The Supreme Court, And Birthright CitizenshipThe episode explains Trump v. Barbara, a Supreme Court case about whether the president can narrow birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. It says Trump’s Jan.31 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': Privacy Protections Under The Trump AdministrationA lawsuit and policy debate over whether the Trump administration is expanding interagency data sharing into a centralized system tracking Americans without criminal suspicion, weakening Privacy Act…30 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 19 chapters
The News Roundup For March 27, 2026The episode is a wide-ranging news roundup focused on (1) U.S. military escalation and diplomacy toward Iran, (2) the prolonged DHS shutdown and its effects on TSA/air travel, (3) a Supreme Court…27 Mar 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 45 chapters
The Environmental Cost Of WarThe episode “The Environmental Cost Of War” argues that Israel’s strikes on Iran’s oil facilities create immediate “black rain” and long-term public-health and climate harms, and that these effects…26 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 22 chapters
The Plight Of The U.S. Postal ServiceThe financial and operational crisis of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), driven by declining mail volume and a self-funding model, while USPS must still deliver to nearly every U.S.25 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 26 chapters
The Evolution Of The American Housing CrisisIn this episode of the 1A Podcast, the discussion revolves around the escalating housing crisis in the United States.24 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 22 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': How Trump Deals With Foreign AdversariesThe episode argues that the Trump administration’s approach to hostile regimes is shifting from “nation-building” to “decapitate and delegate”: kill or remove top leaders, then rely on internal…23 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
The News Roundup For March 20, 2026This episode covers a series of significant political and military events centered around U.S.20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 34 chapters
'In Good Health': Why Is Colorectal Cancer Affecting Generations Differently?'In Good Health': Why Is Colorectal Cancer Affecting Generations Differently?19 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
What The Future Holds For FEMA In North CarolinaIn this episode, the 1A podcast delves into the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in North Carolina, particularly in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation.18 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 24 chapters
The Role Of Diplomacy In The War With Iran*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.*17 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
'If You Can Keep It': What Trump Owes CongressIn this episode, the "1A" podcast discusses President Trump's military actions against Iran, exploring the mixed messaging from the administration regarding the nature of the conflict and the…16 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
The News Roundup For March 13, 2026In this episode of 1A, the panel discusses significant current events, particularly focusing on the ongoing war with Iran, its implications for the U.S., and the political landscape as the midterm…13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 47 chapters
Unpacking The Cost Of The War On IranA program that goes beyond headlines to explore significant news stories, providing insights and in-depth discussions.12 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 18 chapters