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Every day, host Jenn White convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world. With a name inspired by the 1st amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide th

e country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A’s goal is to act as a national mirror—taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

1A is produced at WAMU 88.5, and distributed by NPR.

12/20/2024

Hey all, it's that time of year again. Jenn, Todd, Niala, our other amazing guest hosts, and everyone who works at the show are taking the next few weeks off to spend time with friends and family. In the meantime, we're going to be playing some of our favorite shows from 2024 on 1A. We hope you and yours have a great end to the year and we'll see you all in 2025.

As always, thanks for listening.
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12/20/2024

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Trump might shut down the government. Mangione is charged with terrorism.

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12/19/2024

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The World Cup. Gabby Thomas. The NCAA tourney. It's been a good one.

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12/18/2024

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The Canadian prime minister has a tough road ahead if he wants to remain in power.

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12/17/2024

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That record wasn't set too long ago — 2023, to be precise.

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12/16/2024

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Federal judges almost always serve life terms, meaning each of these picks can have lasting consequences for Americans.

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12/13/2024

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The alleged UnitedHealthcare shooter is caught. Biden embraces the lame duck period.

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12/12/2024

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What’s next for the bureau as Trump’s new pick, Kash Patel, waits in the wings?

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12/10/2024

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India, the U.S., the U.K., Indonesia, France, and more went to the polls this year.

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12/09/2024

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The region is transformed forever.

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12/06/2024

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Biden pardons his son. Trump's FBI pick gets hacked.

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12/05/2024

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The start of December brings holiday cheer. And... the flu.

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12/04/2024

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In practice, these tariffs could raise the prices of a variety of everyday goods like groceries.

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12/03/2024

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Last year, giving between corporations, foundations, and individuals amounted to more than $500 billion.

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12/02/2024

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President-elect Donald Trump has of course had a tumultuous relationship with journalists.

“Wicked” brought in $114 million in North America and another $50 million internationally on its opening weekend. That’s...
12/01/2024

“Wicked” brought in $114 million in North America and another $50 million internationally on its opening weekend. That’s the best-ever start for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical.

Join us in holding space for the lyrics of "Defying Gravity."

Okay, fall is technically over... but that doesn't mean some of the lessons contained within can't be learned and practi...
12/01/2024

Okay, fall is technically over... but that doesn't mean some of the lessons contained within can't be learned and practiced as the days grow shorter.

For this Series Sunday, we're highlighting "Sound Bites," which is all about things like food preservation, the creation of new festive seasonal flavors, and much more.

From the art of preservation to fall flavors with a food scientist, time to get hungry.

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1A from WAMU and NPR is a show for a changing America. Every day, we convene a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world. With a name inspired by the 1st amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A’s goal is to act as a national mirror—taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be. 1A is produced at WAMU 88.5, and distributed by NPR.