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“With everything going on in the world, you’d think they’d always have something hard hitting to cover, but boy do these folks play soft. The Tik Tok discourse for example really showed what social media company NPR really backs and it’s the name of one of the biggest sponsor they have…Facebook....”Read full review »
Fooofooocuddlypoops via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
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“Woke up to NPR’s Up First being behind a subscription paywall. While searching for a reason why this was happening, they must have corrected the issue and just included an advertisement for their subscription service.
I do not believe this was accidental. NPR’s ability to quickly turn it into an...”Read full review »
R. Giskard Reventlov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
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“Reporters definitely lean left, but overall it’s one of the better news summaries of the day.”
Nelly4228 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
“Very frustrating to listen to Up First coverage on agricultural issues. Up First needs to interview agriculture experts when doing these stories. Food prices are not going to be effect for the next two months from these floods, try they will be effected in 6-9 months from now. Additionally,...”Read full review »
Jfhhinrm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
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“Come for the morning news brief, stay for the off-key musical stylings on Steve Inskeep.”
jrrt1459 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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“Woke up this morning to listen and I find out that I have to subscribe to listen. Thanks for the heads up, I’ll get my news elsewhere.
NPR if you want people to give you money maybe try not pulling stunts that piss people off.”
gilllad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“This Podcast is absurdly left wing. It’s blatantly obvious that the “journalists” on this show hate Republicans and Conservatives. Steve Inskeep is the worst. Real journalists should not show their political leanings. This Podcast is nothing but left wing propaganda that tries to appear like real...”Read full review »
KevM_D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“For how short it is, there are way too many ads. Almost half the podcast is ads. I'd also love a broader variety of news. It seems like every morning is a lengthy update of the war in Ukraine with about 30 seconds on other matters that deserve more time.”Read full review »
LadyC_84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“This show is the best way to start your day.”
mama jo6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Up First is a great way to start my day. The reporting is excellent and unbiased. Thankful for your addition of Ayesha Roscoe. Super grateful to hear Michel Martin will soon be joining the team. Ms. Martin is an exceptional journalist. I sorely miss her podcast "Tell Me More" with its...”Read full review »
bailindsey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“Really enjoyed Steve’s singing at the beginning of Friday’s episode. Much needed levity for these times.”
Heather Storm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“This is meant to be a quick and SHORT overview of a few top stories. It does that.
People need to quit complaining because it isn’t something else. 🤦🏻♀️
My only complaint is the “theme music,” which I find loud and jarring. 🤷🏻♀️”
Terrysan11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/23
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“I can’t beg you enough to have your hosts stop singing, doing impressions, telling weird jokes, and overall doing a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with reporting the news, which is why I’ve been listening to Up First all along.”
diane11413 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“I listen everyday and my favorite is hearing Ayesha’s voice on Saturdays also I miss Audie and Sam, would live to hear more Black voices ❤️ also if you’re complaining about Ayesha’s voice , it’s probably bc it’s unapologetically BLACK. She’s a Black woman and that’s how she talks, don’t be...”Read full review »
Andreya_D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
“This news outlet has been corrupted. Do not listen to the lies”
jdigitydogg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“Ohio isn’t worthy of your time? Most people would say Chernobyl 2.0 is top news but not you guys.”
YourHandsUntied via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
“This program has the potential to be good. I love the idea of the 3 short snap shots of what’s going on. But you continue to report news from one side and when you talk about the other use you typically say “conservatives.” It’s not always simple. Do better!!”
Tsotdyv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“Ayesha Rascoe may be a good reporter but her voice is *not* ready for radio prime time listening.”
midwestBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/23
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“Ayesha Rascoe’s voice. Nails. Nails on a chalkboard.”
KrisD4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Content is solid all round but the voice of the Saturday host is grating (as other reviewers have noted). No issues with her reporting, just needs a voice coach.”
Almond1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
“Perfect for my short commute to work! Listening daily keeps me informed, which is great because I don’t naturally interact with the news much otherwise. It’s fairly unbiased, entertaining, and brief. The hosts are direct but personable and the stories generally do reflect what seems to be top of...”Read full review »
Ninjalover7799 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“The anti China bias is obvious and nauseating. Lowers the overall journalistic standard and trustworthiness of your reporting”
floop1512 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“How do you not discuss the Covid origin today of all days? Remain unbiased please.”
Colecane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“U should hear this”
uzrutdicitcigc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
“Please add back the date of the episode in the title. Since this is a once-a-day update format, the day of the episode in the title was hugely convenient and now that it’s gone browsing is inefficient.”
jdow456nck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
“Where is the actual news, NPR? Please cover the story affecting a large portion of this country - affecting the lungs, drinking water, and soil for the Ohio river valley residents.”
sguiginger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/23
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“Why aren’t you reporting on the Ohio train derailment? It is killing wildlife surrounding the crash, and there’s so much more to report!”
news1234567 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/23
“It is important to note that NPR is not a completely unbiased source. As an American non-profit news organization, it has a tendency to align with the views of the American government. This bias can be seen in their coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where they often present a slanted...”Read full review »
john_bushwick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/23
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“WHY IS THERE NO REPORTING ON THE MAJOR SPILL OF TOXIC CHEMICALS IN East Palestine, OH?!?!?! WHY ARE YOU NOT ADDRESSING THIS STORY?!?!”
picklesgingy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/23
“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 ·
02/13/23
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“My 1st podcast Monday thru Friday. Can’ t listen on Saturday because of the voice of Ayesha Rasecoe. So irritating. Viewing her background is most impressive BUT her voice is not.”
JumpDown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/23
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“If NPR were more serious about anti-racism, all the hosts would speak with the same vernacular as Roscoe. I’m not saying they’re upholding the status quo — they could definitely just be doing more. Like pronouncing every “th” as “f”…”
NickCarrel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“delivers short news stories of the day without aggrandizing, dramatizing, or yelling at me about me, which is nice nowadays”
caersun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“This podcast provides an unbiased review of the top stories of each day.”
samantharothschild via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“Like a slice of toast and a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Just the right thing and amount to get my day started. Thank you”
Chesterossa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“I love this podcast and I listen to it every morning while I get ready for work. But lately, the podcast hasn’t been being published consistently. If the podcast doesn’t show up in my feed until 3:30pm, then it doesn’t do me much good as a morning news show.”
REALjPat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/23
“They splice portions of the larger morning edition show - that’s great - some mornings they just don’t offer an episode - that’s not.”
ShlomoYaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/23
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“I love the show it is interesting accurate and concise.
The only turn off is Alicia Roscoe’s horrible way of speaking, I just can’t listen to the show when she’s on.”
Sardrine via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
01/28/23
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“I keep hearing the samo promo over and over again about a Doctor's request for pills in Ukraine. It's too much.”Read full review »
Kundaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/23
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“Unfollowed once I heard a contributor mention a “semi-automatic assault pistol.””
GO_5159 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/23
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“I applaud you for actually covering the Biden document story. With that said, the coverage is obviously carrying the White House’s water. It is comical the people you bring on the discuss the topic. They act like people just leave classified documents laying around or co-mingle documents all the...”Read full review »
WhatTheNickname2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/23
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“Somewhere along the way, NPR lost its way. I blame the producers and editors, mostly.
But in some instances it’s just the depth and quality of reporting. For example the “science light” reporting of Rob Stein, or oversell shift to a “Today Show/Good Morning America” approach that simplifies...”Read full review »
JONNYOZMAN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/23
“I love NPR, and I listen to Up First every day. However, I do notice a trend towards sometimes covering stories just because other journalist are covering their stories, and not because the stories are in and of themselves important. For example, the Biden document situation is not very...”Read full review »
Heudjejsuxhdndbxhd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
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“Start your day with a quick review of key events of the day. This is the best short newscast in podcast land!”
toast 51 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
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