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- NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Up First, NPR News Now, and more.
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- Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.THE BEST POP CULTURE PODCAST AWARD WINNER AT THE 2025 SIGNAL AWARDSIt’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best podcast for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you consume it smarter. From how politics influences pop culture to how identity influences tech or health, Brittany makes the picture clearer for you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.It’s Been A Minute reaches millions of people every week. Join the community and conversation today. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for It's Been A Minute.
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- The day-to-day of life can feel like a slog at times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find joy in aspects of the everyday. Want to slow down and play more? Experience the awe of travel without going anywhere at all? Find a new hobby to spark your creativity? These episodes curated from our archive have you covered. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.
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- Self-Improvement
- Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has some actionable tips on how to overcome that resistance. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes from our archives walk through how to create healthy habits and get better at taking care of ourselves. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.
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- Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalist Rund Abdelfatah. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Throughline.
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- Chaos can happen everywhere in our lives. Whether it’s an out-of-control photo library or kitchen utensils that seem to multiply, the business of life is endless and often overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! This playlist will help you reclaim your inner calm with tips for mastering your life admin. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.
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