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“I enjoy the concise presentation of the day’s top news stories. They’re not liberal biased; they’re truth biased. If that bothers you I don’t know what we can do to make your feelings whole.”
Just Honst Reviews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
“The news should be provided in an unbiased manner, but Up First shows its bias loud and clear. So clearly anti-Israel. Your reporting on the sexual offences against Israeli women on October 7 was shameful. Casting doubt and only reporting on the minimal question marks within the UN report (which...”Read full review »
TB2626 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“I have, for decades, listened to NPR for my morning news. It seems as if those days are ending. Where is the news? It is mostly highly curated segments that are basically opinion pieces. NPR, you are dangerously close to being what most of us hate about Fox “News.””
Shakalaka1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“I have listened to this show for multiple years and I try to have an open mind on every topic. The show has become so biased that it will completely skip important stories because they think it may shed a negative light on the left. I’m not sure how our country has gotten to a point that this is...”Read full review »
PRog34 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“In today’s show (4/21), Harper’s Ferry is in the state of WEST Virginia.”
GDZ SF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“The episode represents some of the finest reporting of which humans are capable of.”
Nyarl de la Thotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“I saw Katherine Maher’s TED talk and was shocked. I counted on NPR as one of my primary news sources. I can’t do that if the CEO does not believe in truth. Hearing her talk about the “Wikipedia model” was galling. Is she serious? Wikipedia is fine but not a source for facts. If the new goal for...”Read full review »
Jseav401 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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RAKGB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“You’ve drank the Kool Aid.
Trump Derrangement Syndrome.
USA corrupt press.
Living in Australia I cannot believe the the US press. No way this one sided bias would be allowed in our country.
Also election interference. Just like Putin. Eliminate your opponents.
Disgraceful.
I hope Trump...”Read full review »
DaveFromOz_777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/20/24
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“Love listening to your show!”
Beth Benz-ZIN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“I used to be a regular listener, it’s the first thing I do in the morning. Now it’s often not uploaded and therefore I completely forget to even come back to it because I’ve had to go elsewhere for a bit of news in the morning. Topics have really been lacking, there’s no variety. They miss major...”Read full review »
bcaud21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“Used to love this program. The amount I listen to this dwindles lesson less but it’s so biases now I can’t take it. Bye by NPR.”
Tsotdyv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“I was the person in my dorm room who listened faithfully to Bob Edwards on my NPR station in San Francisco. I loved it. I felt informed in a way that allowed me to truly consider all things and challenged my assumptions. Sadly no longer. It started with a barage of “we’re all gonna die!”...”Read full review »
Anna_B_Nana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“This is a well-crafted podcast that provides news and current events. But, understand this is not a news source, this is a propaganda platform for the democrat party. I try to get a broad smattering of news in the morning and this is what I use to keep up to date on the liberal talking points....”Read full review »
Bro Air Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
“I hate leaving a fairly negative review for a show that I’ve listened to daily for years, but I can no longer listen to the Saturday version of the show. The voice of the female host is distracting and a bit grating. It truly takes away from the news being reported. I know one’s voice can’t...”Read full review »
longtimelistener! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“(1 *) . Good topic but Ayesha Rascoe, has a horrible tone of voice. Will stop listening to the Sunday story”
Flaco8956 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“I like to take walks in the morning and this podcast gives me something to listen to while I’m doing it. The normal episodes are a bit short, but the Sunday Stories are perfect. Keep up the great work!”
Cats Are Dancing On The Moon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
“I get it’s Sunday but you have Breaking News. Iran attacks Israel and the Liberal”s talk about this. Wow!!! Does our tax dollars really pay for some of this? If it does then at least half of all material should be presented with moderate or conservative point of view. Not 95% far liberal...”Read full review »
Danteen 41 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/24
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“Up First… more like Up Eventually
This podcast used to be balanced, fair, and factual but over time it’s become more left-leaning and driven by emotion. You covered how Rich Men North of Richmond stokes extremism and how it normalizes conspiracy theorists… are you kidding me? Elites DID visit...”Read full review »
morning2x4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
“They do not appropriately cover the ICJ ruling, numerous U.S. vetos, and destruction of civilian infrastructure let alone the civilian deaths in Gaza.”
Urvp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
“Very biased coverage and they have really gone off the rails. Read Uri Berliner’s piece on the Free Press - it sheds some light on what’s going on at NPR.”
71317s via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
“I listen every day to get the liberal take on current events. I listen to Daily Wire for the conservative take. They both have their own bias, but Up First is extremely biased and sometime flat out propaganda in that it poses as straight news, but there’s so much political spin. If you listen, I...”Read full review »
potchergirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“I don’t know if it’s an alogorhythm issue or production issue but it’s 8am and a new episode still isn’t loaded.
I’ve been subscribing since about 2019. It was perfect because a new episode would be available by 6am- when I left the house for work. Then it changed to 7am.
In 2020, I tried using...”Read full review »
Marymodica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Should change the name of the podcast to "Nothing changed in Gaza today. Still a war but we'll talk about it for 15 mins"”Read full review »
Schooner85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
“This podcast has always been great but since Oct 7, NPR has been very bias toward Israel. Detailed reporting on Hamas’s attacks but minimizing the atrocities and 33k+ murdered by Israel.”
LlamaJoy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
“Not as entertaining as other podcasts.
But that’s the point.”
LiberalTearsYourThroatOut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“have a paywall on friday morning news but no other day? seems like you are testing the water. up first+? forreal? i love the program but simply do not have money for a subscription service for a 12 minute daily podcast. geez very disappointed and unsubscribing
person leaving a review under the...”Read full review »
420seank via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“I’ve been listening to NPR programs for years and find it to be a great start to my day. Today I very much enjoyed the China man playing the piano, a story of tragedy, struggle and finding a path to move forward.”
Adbrush10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“I’ve been listening to NPR Up First every morning as part of my daily routine. It provides me essential news in a convenient and accurate way. I’m especially into the Sunday Story which gives me detailed reports and valuable insights into every single story. What’s even better is all the episodes...”Read full review »
ChéngIsMyNickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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“Can’t listen, oh well, Like all NPR programs, extremely biased, subjective, reporting of what is essentially trauma porn both in content and delivery. So sick of hearing all of npr reporters and hosts share their over privileged, sheltered, highly emotional opinions. I’m here for the news not...”Read full review »
MKULTRA83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“Apparently some reviewers are upset that they have to purchase a subscription in order to listen to Up First. I’m listening to my free version as I write the review. The Ad-free version is the paid version, which they would know if they’d paid attention to the ad on the UpFirst podcast...”Read full review »
5 seasons via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“I’ve been listening to NPR for 30 years! I credit NPR with teaching my father more English vocab words and growing both our minds on the world around us. What I love about this show in particular is that it gives me the sound bites just as long as I jump in & out of the shower keeping me...”Read full review »
roxxxxthefoxxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“I’ve been listening to NPR for 30 years. I’m not a fan of Iesha Rosko her questions and style seem juvenile and uninformed. It’s more like she checks a box rather than a qualified broadcaster”
ClemJ1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“Just taking whatever you’re told at face value and passing it along without any critical reasoning. I guess I was just expecting too much, this is just the headlines read and summarized. If that’s all you’re gonna give us, don’t be surprised when you’re automated away.”
Wdab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“Truly outrageous that a publicly funded news company is requiring a paid subscription to hear a daily news update.
Late state capitalism at its best.
Severely disgraceful and disappointing that you put necessary news updates behind a paywall, with no prior warning.”
kelseyraerob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“I just heard an NPR ad about how they never put content behind a paywall, but as
I'm going to listen to my morning news today, guess what? For Up First + subscribers only. Great. The same thing has been happening with Consider This. Guess I need to find a different news outlet because NPR is...”Read full review »
nyckc2595 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“Despite the left-leaning bias, I always listened to this and another morning show for my daily news but as of today 3/22/24, I see that I can’t listen unless I subscribe. Crazy as this is already funded by Americans and is the NATIONAL news. Will not be subscribing nor listening to NPR ever again.”
lulu8662 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“Very disappointing!”
Hessie84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“This can’t be real….. we can’t listen to this anymore without paying for it? Considering the crisis of misinformation and reality of news deserts in many parts of the U.S.; this is a bad move. I’ve been listening to Up First for years, but have to find another news source apparently. What a...”Read full review »
whatever 10371916293172 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“For several months now, this podcast is not reliably played. Often it isn’t ready in the morning or has deployment issues. Now it is becoming a subscription service. I realize that journalism must be funded, but this pod seemed to be functioning perfectly fine with ads. Now it will be behind a...”Read full review »
BD8437 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“Big time disappointment. I am both stunned and saddened by this recent development. This is the first podcast I listen to every day. Imagine my shock and annoyance to see a paywall this morning. NPR has been my go to for years now. No more.”
sass_sa_frass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“It’s a big error to make to have a new episode on the website but not have jr uploaded in the apps.”
ARabidPanda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“What next is presented by Slate not NPR. I also hold NPR in high regard but gotta give credit where credit is due.
I love Emily Peck who was the host for the What next program about private equity and the American medical system. Really excellent episode.”
pattiocon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/24
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“Love how this is going to be paid now. Not the other hours long content just the fifteen minutes that I was only listening to because you’re basically the only trust worth people. Let me guess some MBA or VC convince you to do this??? Now I have no news. And will just sub with Joe Rogan great....”Read full review »
iioooiutcg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“High ad load like the other short form NPR podcasts. Also odd how one of their Middle East correspondents consistently mispronounces Gaza.”
ae1429 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“Support my local station and then pay three bucks to listen? I’m done.”
WSD206 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“STOP treating the Trump issue likes it’s not. MAJOR concern and that covering for Biden is in Aany way similar to voting for a racist, rapist, dictator! You people are Disgusting”
Inkonmysleeve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“This used to be such a solid podcast. But it’s 40% commercials now which is a massive disappointment. Do we not have successful fall edge drives anymore?”
App gratis user via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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