Sorry, but Ayesha Roscoe has a voice that I find so grating that I cannot listen to any of her podcasts. Please do not make this an issue about ethnicity or gender. I watch CNN and MSNBC, and have no problem listening to all hosts on those networks.

What happened to unbiased news? Why is the government paying for this left-wing propaganda?

All this “news” organization does is attack Trump and Republicans and conservatives. There is no open minded journalism and reporting of the news. NPR is compromised by a left wing agenda and cannot be trusted to give you straight news and let you make up your own mind. Do not trust this company. I’m sure my review will be censored just like they censor opinions and facts every day.

I am a long time NPR up first listener and the podcast does deliver on its basic premise. It offers a good selections of the days news stories in a brief format. What I found truly allowed NPR to rise above its competitors in the past was that it offered fairly non-biased news, offering an only slightly left of center position. However, as we have gotten closer to the election the stories have gradually become much more partisan and it feels like every episode they are trying to convince you to vote for Harris. This is done is mainly through topic selection and wording that focuses on Harris(and Biden before her)‘ victories and on Trumps flaws. I will return after the election and I hope to find the NPR of yore.

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 Epstein’s island and none of his clients have faced charges. That’s a fact. You just hate it because it speaks the uncomfortable truth, is liked by conservatives, and represents the specific set of working class people in America the left doesn’t care about and looks at as lesser. Why did NPR hold Trump accountable for “putting migrants in cages” that Obama started but you don’t mention Biden at all when discussing the complete lack of resources given to the migrants at the southern border now? This latest episode put the blame on customs and border protection instead. I had you at 2 stars for you bias but dropped you to 1 for the silly intros. I don’t care about the ice you eat or your new ice maker

Three episodes, you prioritized the event at Arlington Cemetary, yet you never included what the actual families who invited Trump said. I do not like Trump—I am no Trump apologist. But I do appreciate fair news. I have to make myself listen to your podcast—I want to hear both sides. You cover the Left’s narrative quite well. (I say with a sarcastic tone).

Great way to hear the headlines in the morning and stay current on news and listen while getting ready, making coffee or commuting!

The banter at the beginning of some episodes they’ve been adding is super cringey. That’s not what I’m here for. Please spare me.

I used to think up first was unbiased, but going into the election it’s coming out more and more. So hard to find an unbiased news show these days.

This government propaganda show is interesting to listen to. Anyone who thinks this show is center is showing their bias

Repeat of lie after lie. Do some journalism for your selves. So sad the media has sunk so low.

Top stories delivered in a succinct and digestible way.

Current daily news but very one sided.

Hilarious that this podcast and NPR generally are both too liberal and not liberal enough, depending on whose writing the review. So I think I’ll keep listening.

I listen to Up First every morning. It helps me move into my day feeling like I know the important news of the day. Thank you.

Don’t waste your time.

NPR Up First does a wonderful job of blending together the important stories of the day. All of the “1 star” reviews that claim NPR is “extremely biased” are likely written by individuals who are themselves extremely biased. NPR is primarily central, with a slight left lean who employs hosts that lean slightly right as well (i.e. Mara Liasson). In doing so, they add diversity to the ideas presented and allow listeners to get a great overview of important happenings. I would recommend this podcast to anyone who is looking for good, unbiased news.

Needs to work on a more rounded view. Too much bias. Try employing more broadcasters and producers with a view on the other side of the aisle. 50/50 each side would be a good move. You’re too far left and you’re supposed to be public so shoot for the middle.

Not the NPR I grew up with. Just spinsters and talking nasally librarian heads.

I listen to this podcast for the news, not their dumb banter they include sometimes at the beginning of the episodes. This is supposed to be an efficient way to hear the news, I’m not here because I think it’s entertaining.. I find that there are certain reporters that are more biased than I would prefer. Nonetheless it is generally a good way for me to hear the news everyday in <15 minutes.

On the 8/20/24 podcast Steven Fowler says democrats are weak on national security and immigration. You can do better

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 NPR is to become like Wikipedia that is devastating. I hope NPR can get her out before she does too much damage. Until they do, I will be avoiding anything NPR. Adding to my previous comments I tried to give NPR another chance today and was disappointed beyond words. Exactly what I feared would happen had happened. Covering both sides of the presidential campaign as the same is abhorrent. What happened to the journalistic ideals that used to make NPR great? What happened to facts? Well I guess we know. Facts can be alternative apparently. Good bye NPR. It’s a sad day.

They should pull all funding from NPR and it should go extinct.

I have held NPR is high regard as a neutral source of news. Sadly, they have lost their way. Their ‘reporting’ is far from neutral and clearly shows an extreme bias with their word choice and sentiment. As much as I appreciate a short news synopsis, this is sadly no longer news… it’s a biased opinion podcast. I am done. Unfollowing.

It’s news, so more often than not, it’s not fun to listen to. But my favorite episodes are the ones where the hosts share a moment of humor prior to the opening. I am not sure who makes me smile more; Leila always has a great line or two, Steve usually drops some great Dad jokes, and A is just plain fun. Please keep including these. It’s like a wonderful, unexpected treat before being served some miserable updates about our world and politics.

“Well, before Musk, Twitter’s executives really made it a priority to not put their finger on the scale politically” 😂 I didn’t know you guys were trying to compete with satirical news shows…

I appreciate this podcast for giving me a summary of the news that’s quick, but not too quick. The hosts are terrific. They ask a nice combination of obvious and insightful questions. I think it’s just the right amount of background information to inform my news search for later in the day. The new-ish addition of pre-show banter is entertaining and makes me feel like I’d like to run into them at the coffee shop.

That NPR is concerned about Musk and X being openly partisan. Any self-awareness, NPR?

Avid listener for years, but I simply can no longer accept the biased slants in the reporting. Deliberate word choice, tone, and editorial preference have spoiled what was once the best source for objective journalism. Shame.

Used to really like and trust NPR… sad to see such bias and a focus on the woke “news”. This is coming from a Dem, but come on. Lost my listen.

Biased reporting. Unfollowing. Why can’t you just be neutral ?

I have been utilizing this source for a synopsis of the world news for years and have been notably satisfied as of late. Very clear that majority to all political coverage is highly biased to the point it is upsetting , if this source of information ever reverts back to being balanced and providing accurate facts on all accounts will gladly change my rating and opinion to 5 stars.

This is not news. This is emotional radical liberals “feelings” about the day. It’s mostly false. Gross.

I am a moderate & frankly do not care for either presidential candidate, but the biases from these reporters is very obvious. Can we just report the news & not call one candidate “combative & angry” & the other a “fresh & positive light”?

Used to be great but lately I can’t count on them releasing the show with any consistency. They come out extremely late and only for “Plus” listeners for who knows how long. Please fix and I’ll be happy to put back at 5 stars

I know this is a liberal news source but they act like they are in the center. But I use it for left wing news. Also a few days ago Britain maybe kinda burst into flames with some riots. Well they didn’t cover it til august 7th. If there was a anti-Israel or homophobic protest you’d know that they not only included it in the newest episode but probably get a episode by itselves In the words of your “great” and “heroic” and “inspiring” president Biden “come on man”

Today (5 Aug 2024), UpFirst focused on Harris’ VP candidate selection and the Olympics. No attention was paid to the riots in the UK, the global stock exchange turbulence, or the looming war in the Middle East (at least in any substantive way). NPR is biased and miopic in its coverage. It can no longer maintain its brand and best selling feature—successfully pretending to be sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

Glorifying Hamas militants who planned the entire Oct 7th attack is horrific. Barely mentioning the fact that Israel was responding to 7,000 rockets from hezbollah. Not to mention Israel won the Golan heights in a war of self defense and so how after 50 years is it occupying when everyone who lives there are Israeli citizens. Just obnoxious anti Israel rhetoric

really like this podcast, the hosts are great, really useful, gives us the news for each day, great podcast!

I just want to hear the news but they never stop trying to frame everything to attack whatever politics they don’t like

I like this podcast! It’s short and to the point! The only downside is that it is almost always uploaded late. They say uploaded by 6:30am on weekdays, but it’s closer to 8 or 9 so you can’t listen before work. Wish it was uploaded on time or they were honest about what time it goes up.

really?! Inflation is a “Biden policy”? Language matters and imprecise wording is misleading and damaging. Inaccuracy and sloppiness in reporting has a real, and often negative, impact on the public’s understanding of important issues.

For keeping in the news!

Bunch of Zionist losers complicit in the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. The people will remember. Keep excusing these monsters as your report from their made up country you pathetic excuses for human beings. Also what awful journalism. Bringing up sexual violence claims from October 7th that were debunked weeks ago. Then only reason I listen to this garbage is to see what the libs are eating up. Same with right wing media. All this garbage is the same.

UPDATE: tried you again recently and am SO DISAPPOINTED all over again. Only Kamala coverage this morning…. You do know there were other headlines, right????? I have listened to NPR regularly for 20 years and have appreciated having Up First to listen to... HOWEVER, I’m giving this podcast one star because of its total neglect of featuring important LGBTQ news stories. For example, yesterday the Trump administration erased transgender civil rights protection in healthcare!!!! Are you kidding me?!?!?!? This is HUGELY impactful in the most negative, hurtful, debilitating way. This president is stripping away trans rights right under our noses and Up First keeps silent about it. ALSO, this last week two transgender women of color were murdered, Riah Milton & Dominique Rem’mie Fells. Up First has nothing to say about it. I am wildly disappointed in you Up First.

Great job catching up with the rest of the world on Bidens mental decline, only 3+ years late.

It’s sunday. I don’t need to hear the gchat sound effect. it doesn’t make your story more immersive. it releases cortisol. cut that out, you idiots. this is 101.

More good news

I trust that Democrats that seek and are opposed to President Biden being included on the ballot, are merely Republicans in disguise.

If you want to be lied this is the podcast for you!!!!!