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The News Roundup For September 18, 2026
This week the nation woke up to thepotential danger of runaway tech (https://the1a.org/segments/should-we-slow-down-ai-innovation/) — that AI is behaving in ways its creators don’t intend and can’t control. And that we might be as little as
Health: State Abortion Bans And Ectopic Pregnancies
Between 2020 and 2025, nearly 200 women have died from ectopic pregnancies. That’salmost double the number of deaths in the previous six years. (https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/10/health/ectopic-pregnancy-increase-propublica) Ectopic pregnancie
AI: Should We Slow AI Innovation Down?
Last week, a researcher at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced his resignation on X, formerly known as Twitter. Jacob Coxon wrote that his former company — along with Open AI, where he also recently worked — are acting i
Policy: The Human Cost Of Third-Country Deportations
The administration is expanding its third-country deportation campaign. (https://www.thirdcountrydeportationwatch.org/) Since President Donald Trump took office last year, more than 25,000 people have been sent to over 29 countries they’re
'If You Can Keep It': The Deal With Dark Money
At least a billion dollars of untraceable cash is flowing into this year’s midterm elections. That’s according toan analysis by The New York Times from late last month. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/politics/the-least-transparent-m
The News Roundup For September 11, 2026
Despite President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity, Republicans are betting on him big ahead of this year’s midterms. The partystaged a first midterm convention in Dallas, Texas (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/07/republica
In Good Health: The Matter Of Maternal Mental Health Care
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial captivated the American public for weeks. (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/jurors-speak-out-about-lindsay-clancy-mistrial-and-the-lone-holdout) Prosecutors charged Clancy with murdering her three children
Jobs: What It Means To Be ‘Disposable’ At Work
The way we work has changed dramatically over the last decade. Using AI is quickly becoming the norm in many workplaces when, just a few years ago, it felt closer to science fiction. And the hybrid work model that began during the pandemic
Health: The Fight For The Health Of 9/11 First Responders
A quarter century after 9/11, the health of those who responded to the attacks continues to be affected. Some 3,000 people died across three locations that day. An estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxic contaminants and risked physi
America’s Next 50 Years: A 1A Call-In Special (REBROADCAST)
How did you celebrate July 4 this year? What did the country’s landmark 250th anniversary, (https://the1a.org/segments/what-does-the-u-s-at-250-mean-to-you/) in honor of the founding of the United States, (https://the1a.org/segments/the-atl
The News Roundup For September 4, 2026
Following months of a tenuous ceasefire and several rounds of failed negotiations, the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes this week (https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/30/politics/us-iran-strikes-larak-island) threatening to once again plunge t
Surveillance: What Fleets Of Flock Cameras Mean For American Privacy
If you’ve driven on any road in the U.S. lately, chances are your license plate has been captured by a Flock camera. (https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260902-how-to-watch-the-cameras-that-watch-you) Flock lets police around the country
Religion: ‘Our Town’ And A Christian Nationalist Takeover In Tennessee
Imagine a small town in rural Tennessee — a town square, a yellow brick courthouse, a family-owned restaurant, a café, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the Appalachian foothills. Now, imagine a group of far-right real estate develo
Special Call-In: Teaching In 2026
For some of you, it’s still a week away. For others — the doors are already open. It’s back to school. But in this edition of 1A, it’s all about the teachers. They’ve been called heroes. They’ve fought for better salaries and benefits. They
Family: ‘My Mother’s Daughter’ And Uncovering Long Buried Family Stories
Between 1950 and 1975, an estimated 1.5 million women were sent to homes (https://sojo.net/articles/news/decades-churches-forced-unwed-mothers-adoptions) for unwed mothers across the United States. There, most were hidden away from their fa
The News Roundup For August 28, 2026
Following a Supreme Court decision that cleared the way, a federal judge lifted a nationwide block (https://apnews.com/article/trump-voting-mail-ballots-midterms-executive-order-7ed54dda90705ff169d0a022f6a1dde9) on President Donald Trump’s
Why Are Some Abortion Opponents Looking To Ban Surrogacy?
Four years after the fall of Roe v. Wade upended federal protections for abortion access, abortion opponents have set their sights on a new target in the world of fertility: surrogacy. A gestational surrogate is a woman who carries an embry
Music: Dolly Parton's Legacy
On Tuesday, August 25th, American country musician, philanthropist, and icon Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Years before her death, she asked her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, to make a video announ
Tech: Is Technology Setting Us Free?
Throughout history, people have been fascinated by automation, technological progress, and how it can change our lives. In 1956, General Motors made a film about the distant future of 1976, when cars would drive themselves with the help of
Health: The DRC Ebola Outbreak Is Spreading At A Rapid Pace. Why?
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the deadliest in the country’s history. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/ebola-outbreak-growing-faster-%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0wider-as-drc-death-toll-passes-2500-un)
'If You Can Keep It': The World Tech Billionaires Want
Imagine that the U.S. isn’t a democracy. Instead, it;s run like a corporation. The nation’s leader acts as a CEO and always has the final say. This would be a world of unchecked capitalism. It’s a world where countries are replaced with pri
The News Roundup For August 21, 2026
The United States’ national debt has now surpassed $40 trillion, (https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/20/us-debt-hits-40-trillion-who-does-washington-owe-and-why-does-it-matter) a milestone that forecasters thought the country wouldn’t
The History And Legacy Of Hurricane Helene
On the night of Sept. 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene dropped a historic wall of rain on the southern Appalachian mountains. Some 31 inches of water fell in three days. (https://www.climate.gov/news-features/event-tracker/hurricane-helenes-extre
Medicine: The Problems And Possibilities Of Peptides
If you have a favorite wellness podcaster or influencer, you’ve probably heard about peptides. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/well/needle-injections-peptides-glp1-drugs-botox.html) These injectable compounds are comprised of a string o
In Good Health: Finding A Primary Care Physician
When was the last time you went to the doctor? Not necessarily for something big, not for a broken finger or the flu. Just a checkup. A regular annual visit to make sure everything is ok with your health. For about a third of Americans, it’
'If You Can Keep It': How Trump’s Getting Rich As President
Donald Trump is adding billions of dollars to his personal fortune while he serves as president. In 2024, the president made about $600 million. In his first year of his second term in office, that number jumped to more than $2.2 billion. (
The News Roundup for August 14, 2026
Haitians that used to have Temporary Protected Status are facing a new reality in the United States. (https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/09/us/haitians-tps-fear-arrests) Immigration operations targeting members of this community are currently unde
Policy: The Trump Administration Wants To Make Big Changes To Head Start
When Head Start was founded, the idea was simple: give low-income kids a running start before kindergarten — not just with preschool classes and childcare, but with health screenings and support for their families. Some 60 years later, it s
In Good Health: Why Measles Numbers Are On The Rise
Nationwide, students, teachers, and parents are gearing up for the school year. And measles is spreading. The U.S. has already logged more cases this year than in all of 2025. It’s the highest count in 35 years. (https://publichealth.jhu.ed
Book: What The Wealthy Want With America
Journalists often say, “Follow the money.” But what if we said, “Follow billions of dollars to understand who controls this country’s political policy, technology and culture” instead? Tesla CEO, Elon Musk dropped $200 million on the 2024 e
