1A
Mondays-Fridays 10 am-noon
1A aspires to be the most important daily conversation about the issues of our time. Hosted by Jenn White, the show takse a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world. 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, and technology, while also delving into lighter subjects such as pop culture, sports and humor.
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Which of the Democrats’ big plans will make it to President Joe Biden’s desk? And which will be left on the cutting room floor?
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"If you were born in 1900 you could expect to live on average just 32 years. Today, normal life expectancy is more than twice that."
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Haiti's president is assassinated. Japan declares a state of emergency.
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The U.S. reaches its vaccine ceiling. President Biden will ban non-compete clauses.
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The fall semester for many colleges in the United States doesn’t start until August, but some big academic hires are already making headlines.
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According to Michael Pollan, it wasn’t just coal that fueled the Industrial Revolution, but caffeine.
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Deonn's latest book is part Arthurian legend and part classic young adult fantasy.
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As the last U.S. and NATO forces pull out of the country, the Taliban are on the march. Recent reports paint a worrying picture.
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"Genome editing is a powerful, scientific technology that can reshape medical treatments and people’s lives, but it can also harmfully reduce human diversity and increase social inequality."
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