Hormuz Latest, Trump Rallies Amid Sinking Approval, Tariff Refunds
Iran says it is clamping back down on the Strait of Hormuz, putting the ceasefire at risk. President Trump appeared at a rally at an Arizona megachurch. Businesses are preparing for Monday's launch of...
18 Apr 15min
Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats | NPR's Newsmakers
In this special episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Through his first 100 days in office, Mamdani has focused on “p...
17 Apr 29min
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Hegseth On Blockade, Trump Nominates New CDC Director
A 10-day ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Lebanon, but Israel says it is not leaving southern Lebanon and Hezbollah says that gives it the right to resist. The U.S. naval blockade on Iran...
17 Apr 13min
Trump's Iran War Timeline, Iran Blockade And Peace Talks, GOP And Trump Pope Feud
President Trump keeps saying the war with Iran is very close to over, but peace talks have stalled and Iran is threatening to block Red Sea traffic if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues.Paki...
16 Apr 13min
Dave Chappelle on free speech and the purpose of comedy | NPR’s Newsmakers
In this bonus episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring comedian Dave Chappelle. The provocative comedian and architect of Chappelle’s Show is one of the big...
15 Apr 39min
Middle East War Negotiations, War And The Global Economy, New Swalwell Allegations
President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days, and negotiations with Israel, Lebanon and Hamas all unfold simultaneously across the region. The Iran war is pushing up pric...
15 Apr 13min
Swalwell Resignation, Strait Of Hormuz Standoff, Trump Feuds with Pope Leo
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell is resigning after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct, just one week after he was seen as a frontrunner in California's governor's race.Th...
14 Apr 13min
Trump's Blockade, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Hungary's Orbán Out
President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapsed, as Iran warns any warship approaching the waterway will face a severe response. Israel continues str...
13 Apr 12min
