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Iowa Public Radio
Here First
Start your day with the essentials. Coffee. Breakfast. And the local news you need to know. Host Meghan McKinney rises bright and early to bring you the top news stories from around Iowa in under 10 minutes. Wake up, grab that coffee and get your news Here First.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 46 ratings
Language not neutral
Interesting program but wording and expressions are definitely slanted. It is liberal leaning and must be listened with that in mind.
iMallears via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/07/22
Great start to the day!
“Here First” has become my go-to morning listen for a quick overview of state news and the occasional in depth coverage of other issues affecting the Midwest. It’s right up there with coffee as my morning must-have!
AnnAppleseth via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/21/21
So happy this exists
Thank you so much IPR for creating this podcast, I often cannot reach IPR on normal radio hours but having this resource is perfect for me to listen more about Iowa specific news! I am a daily Up First listener, so this was an instant subscribe! Great idea, I appreciate everything IPR does for...Read full review »
1234569274 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/25/21
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