Episodes

  • Measles Outbreak, Foreign Aid Cuts, Bolsonaro Charges

    Measles Outbreak, Foreign Aid Cuts, Bolsonaro Charges
    Feb 19 2025
    Health officials are warning about a measles outbreak in Texas. Trump administration efforts to shrink the federal government have temporarily cut off funding to pro-democracy groups abroad. And Brazil's former leader Jair Bolsonaro is charged with participating in a coup.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Alfredo Carbajal, Padmananda Rama, Tara Neill, Reena Advani and Janaya Williams. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Simon-Laslo Janssen and our technical director is Stacey Abbott. Our Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.

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    14 mins
  • Ukraine Talks, U.S. Health Agency Cuts, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Fallout

    Ukraine Talks, U.S. Health Agency Cuts, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Fallout
    Feb 18 2025
    American and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. The Trump administration has started making broad cuts to federal health agencies. Days after the Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, four of his top aides and deputy mayors announced their resignations.
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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Jane Greenhalgh, Denice Rios, Reena Advani and Janaya Williams. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.

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    12 mins
  • Paris Emergency Summit, Marco Rubio in the Middle East, Trump's First Month

    Paris Emergency Summit, Marco Rubio in the Middle East, Trump's First Month
    Feb 17 2025
    European leaders meet in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle East amplifying President Trump's vision for Gaza. And a review of Trump's first four weeks reshaping the U.S. government.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Didi Schanche, Krishnadev Calamur Reena Advani and Adriana Gallardo. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.

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    13 mins
  • A Home But Not A Cure

    A Home But Not A Cure
    Feb 16 2025
    Thirty years ago, housing activists began an unusual experiment to help people struggling with homelessness and chronic addiction. They decided to get people into housing first and then try to help their clients with their addictions. This idea, called "Housing First," is now the central strategy guiding homeless services in America. But the concept is facing new scrutiny and growing criticism from conservative lawmakers. Today on The Sunday Story, we look at the controversy around Housing First and consider if the strategy is working as it was designed.

    You can listen to Will James's full documentary on KUOW's Soundside podcast.

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    29 mins
  • The Future of Ukraine ... and a US Consumer Agency. More on Black Hawk Crash

    The Future of Ukraine ... and a US Consumer Agency. More on Black Hawk Crash
    Feb 15 2025
    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to Europe for support as President Trump changes U.S. foreign policy. A tumultuous week at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. More details about the Jan. 29 aerial crash near Washington, D.C.

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    14 mins
  • Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

    Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll
    Feb 14 2025
    Multiple prosecutors have resigned from the Justice Department after refusing to drop a corruption case against the New York City mayor and legal aid groups are demanding attorneys for migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Also, results from an NPR/Ipsos poll show growing support for some restrictions on immigration.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Barrie Hardimon, Eric Westervelt, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.

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    15 mins
  • Migration and Trade with India, Trump and Putin Chat, Future of Education Department

    Migration and Trade with India, Trump and Putin Chat, Future of Education Department
    Feb 13 2025
    Trump to meet India's Prime Minister after he says the two nations have an unfair trade relationship. After a long call with President Putin, Trump say's he'll work closely with Russia. The nominee to lead the Department of Education faces questions about the agency she's charged with eliminating.

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    14 mins
  • Federal Worker Surveillance, Trump's Team In Europe, Elon Musk And Mars

    Federal Worker Surveillance, Trump's Team In Europe, Elon Musk And Mars
    Feb 12 2025
    Employees at the General Services Administration are facing massive staff cuts and threats of near-constant monitoring, three top Trump administration officials are in Europe this week talking with European leaders about transatlantic issues, and proponents of going to Mars see an opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with President Trump.

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    Today's episode of Up First was edited by Brett Neely, Ryland Barton, Gisele Grayson, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from David Greenberg. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.

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    13 mins