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The News Roundup For October 30, 2026
President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in the final stretch of midterm season. And he’s made a number of promises to Republican voters this cycle, looking to shore up support in the communities he’s visiting. This week, in Texas, he
The future of the Haitian community in America
The Trump administration successfully ended Temporary Protected Status (or TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians – people who’d had fled violence and upheaval in their home country. The Obama administration first offered TPS to Haitians after
Tech: The AI Bubble Has Already Burst In China. Could The U.S. Be Next?
It’s been a massive year for AI — and it just got bigger. Anthropic, the company which makes Claude, filed its long-awaited Initial Public Offering on Monday in what could be the largest IPO ever. It was also a huge day for AI deals in gene
What Do The Protests Across Europe Mean For The Continent?
For weeks, people have been protesting across Europe. In France, high schoolers have staged blockades and organized major demonstrations demanding resources for underfunded schools — and rallied against high living costs in France’s major c
'If You Can Keep It': The DOJ’s Midterm Moves
Early voting for the midterm elections is underway all across America. And Election Day is just over a week away. Now the president, facing likely losses in the House and the Senate, is ramping up his campaign to intervene in midterm voting
The News Roundup For October 23, 2026
This week, President Donald Trump announced thathe’s spent $300 million on ads this midterm season, (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/20/us/midterms-elections/eb49dc33-522b-5633-8c15-bc76a092cde3?smid=url-share) with plans to spend anot
Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About
In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars
Money: The 1A Economy Call-In
The sticker shock on everything from gas to food to housing continues to push Americans into tough choices about how to stretch their money. We heard from hundreds of listeners during a show last month focused on how they are experiencing t
What Does Donald Trump’s Tariffs Mean For Michigan? Plus, The Israeli Election
In the decades following the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. and Canada built strong economic ties across their border. That robust partnership — which accounts for billions of dollars of goods — made Canada a k
'If You Can Keep It': The View Of The Midterms From Michigan
1A comes to you from the Mitten State. We travel to the Midwest to talk about the Midterms. It’s a place that has become everything these elections are about: identity, power, and affordability. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the hot
The News Roundup For October 16, 2026
In the last consumer snapshot before the 2026 midterm elections,the annual rate of inflation rose 3.7 percent. (https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/economy/us-cpi-inflation-september) Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to become the biggest d
Money: What Rising Diesel Prices Mean For You
A new report released yesterday showsinflation is on the rise. (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/14/business/inflation-cpi-report-september) Prices were up 3.7 percent in September over last year, the highest annual rate since May. The
In Good Health: Are We Solving Hearing Loss?
For those experiencing hearing loss, being able to discern the speech of other people in noisy environments can be frustrating. And hearing aids often don’t convey sound in every situation. Hearing loss affects 37.5 million adults in this c
Military: Pete Hegseth’s New Pentagon
The U.S. Military educates, and trains some of the best and brightest across the U.S. The Pentagon is a complex, big, and bureaucratic machine. It moves slowly. But it has evolved over time, reflecting changes in our society and politics. F
'If You Can Keep It': The Purpose Of The Polls
Polls play a major role in U.S. politics. And in the months leading up to an election, they’re everywhere. Polling doesn’t just indicate which party has a competitive advantage in a race. They also tell us about the issues that are most con
The News Roundup For October 9, 2026
With less than one month to go until the midterms, Donald Trump is in Texascampaigning on behalf of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/us/elections/in-texas-trump-and-paxton-make-for-an-awkward-pair.
Religion: Pope Leo XIV, So Far
It’s been a successful summer for Robert Prevost — one of Chicago’s most distinguished citizens. His essay on artificial intelligence was released in paperback to enthusiastic reviews. It was described by one prominent commentator as “beaut
In Good Health: The Evolution Of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men — and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. And Black men are more than twice as likely to die from it.
Weather: What To Expect From The Super El Niño
Last week, a key stretch of the Pacific Ocean hit its highest temperature on record. And it’s still climbing. It’s a warning sign of theso-called Super El Niño, (https://www.npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-5981261/super-el-nino-floods-droughts) ex
'If You Can Keep It': Mental Health And Democracy
A veteran journalist covered the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. That experience got her exploring the connection between stress, trauma, and our political choices. Our mental health might affect our politics. But our politics also definitel
The News Roundup For October 2, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has allocated$20 million to pay for pro-Trump ads (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/homeland-security-spending-20m-in-taxpayer-funds-for-pro-trump-ads) glorifying the president, which have drawn
Midterms: The Connection Between Civics And Democracy
In five weeks, more than 100 million people will vote as part of the 2026 midterm elections. In New Hampshire (https://apps.npr.org/primary-election-results-2026/states/NH.html) and across the country, that means that voters will go to the
Economy: Managing Your Money Ahead Of The Midterm Elections
Gas. Groceries. Housing. Almost everywhere you look in the U.S. economy right now, prices are up – and people are feeling the squeeze. As of July, six in ten Americans say Trump’s economic policies have worsened economic conditions in the c
Policy: ICE And The Pregnant Women It's Detaining
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests reached record highs this summer. And the full scope is just coming into focus. Some 43,000 people were arrested in June, more than 49,000 in July, and almost 51,000 in August —an agency record. (
'If You Can Keep It': How The Midterms Will Run
The midterms are just five weeks away. Ballots are already in the mail and in person voting is underway in some states. Meanwhile, the federal government’s role in this election is still being hashed out in the courts. This month, the Supre
The News Roundup For September 25, 2026
President Donald Trumpbanned television networks he deemed adversarial from the White House press pool (https://the1a.org/segments/why-donald-trump-banned-media-outlets-from-the-white-house/) this week. Following a lawsuit, a judge issued a
Conflict: Israel and Gaza at the 2026 UN General Assembly
World leaders have descended upon New York City forthis year’s edition of the United Nations General Assembly. (https://the1a.org/segments/the-future-of-the-un/) And a lot is happening. So far, we’ve seen some most pointed criticism of Isra
Education: The Decline of American Higher Education on the World Stage
For decades, U.S. colleges and universities have been regarded as among the best in the world. From the Ivy League to state research institutions, thousands of students and professors from around the globe flocked to America year after year
Mr. Xi Goes To Washington
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinpingare set to meet this week (https://www.reuters.com/world/china/xi-rolls-into-trump-summit-with-chinas-trade-engine-roaring-2026-09-21/) in a highly anticipated sit down as theU.N. summi
'If You Can Keep It': ‘Empire of Grift’
No two words defined President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign more than “America first.” The name of this country has been at the center of President Trump’s rhetoric. But his administration’s approach to foreign policy tells a d
