Up First from NPR
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Audience Interest
- current events
- political news
Podcast Focus
- top news stories
- reporting and analysis
Publishing Consistency
- 500 episodes
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- tunein and castbox
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 37 chart positions in 37 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Daily News#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Daily News#6300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Daily News#29100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Daily News#35100K to 300K
- 🇲🇽MX · Daily News#15100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
765K to 2.4M🎙 Daily cadence·500 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.5M to 7.9M🇺🇸38%🇨🇦13%🇦🇺4%+34 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
765K to 2.4M105K real followers tracked across platforms
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Iran And Yemen's Houthis Blockade, Hegseth On Capitol Hill, Arizona Primary Day
Jul 21, 2026
12m 32s
US-Iran War Escalates, Congress To-Do List, UK Has A New Prime Minister
Jul 20, 2026
13m 42s
Infertility doctor secretly fathered dozens of children: how strangers became family
Jul 19, 2026
32m 14s
Hunter Biden on addiction and 'the gift of being publicly shamed' | NPR's Newsmakers
Jul 19, 2026
42m 24s
ICE Shootings Update, Swift Observatory Rescue, World Cup Final Preview
Jul 18, 2026
16m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | U.S.-Iran relationsYemen's Houthi blockade+3 | — | IranYemen's Houthis+2 | Capitol HillArizona | IranYemen+7 | — | 12m 32s | ||
| 7/20/26 | US-Iran conflictCongress legislation+4 | — | NPR | United KingdomIran+1 | US-Iran WarCongress+5 | — | 13m 42s | ||
| 7/19/26 | infertilityfamily+4 | — | NPR | — | infertilityfamily+5 | — | 32m 14s | ||
| 7/19/26 | addictionpublic shaming+3 | Hunter Biden | NPR | — | Hunter Bidenaddiction+5 | — | 42m 24s | ||
| 7/18/26 | shootingsspace observatory+3 | — | ICESwift Observatory | TexasMaine+4 | ICEshootings+6 | — | 16m 09s | ||
| 7/17/26 | election fraudTrump speech+3 | — | Congress | Texas | Trumpelection fraud+3 | — | 13m 40s | ||
| 7/16/26 | confirmation hearingIran war+3 | — | Justice DepartmentNPR | — | BlancheIran+5 | — | 13m 57s | ||
| 7/15/26 | confirmation hearingUS military strategy+5 | Todd Blanche | Justice DepartmentPresident Trump+1 | Strait of Hormuz | Todd Blancheconfirmation hearing+7 | — | 13m 21s | ||
| 7/14/26 | legal challengesUS-Iran relations+4 | — | NPRImmigration and Customs Enforcement+3 | USIran+3 | USIran+7 | — | 12m 57s | ||
| 7/13/26 | US-Iran conflictSenate news+4 | — | NPR | IranUnited States+1 | US Iran conflictLindsey Graham+5 | — | 12m 18s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Iran negotiationsUFC events+3 | — | UFCNPR | IranStrait of Hormuz | TrumpIran+7 | — | 13m 22s | ||
| 6/11/26 | US-Iran relationsinflation+3 | — | — | IranKuwait+4 | US strikesIran blockade+3 | — | 13m 44s | ||
| 6/10/26 | US-Iran relationsPrimary election results+3 | — | IranU.S.+3 | KuwaitBahrain+2 | IranUS+5 | — | 12m 41s | ||
| 6/9/26 | Israel and Iran conflictU.S. primaries+3 | — | NPR | IsraelIran+5 | IsraelIran+5 | — | 12m 29s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Israel-Iran conflictTrump interview+3 | — | NPRAfrica's CDC | IsraelIran+3 | IsraelIran+5 | — | 12m 40s | ||
| 6/7/26 | World Cupsoccer+5 | — | NPR | AmericaNorth America | World Cupsoccer+5 | — | 21m 53s | ||
| 6/6/26 | Supreme Court decisionsCalifornia elections+3 | — | NPR | CaliforniaMexico+1 | Supreme CourtCalifornia elections+5 | — | 20m 02s | ||
| 6/5/26 | immigrationpolitics+4 | — | NPRPresident Trump+1 | — | immigration billTrump+5 | — | 12m 39s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Trump's Party ProblemsUS-Israel Relations+3 | — | Department of JusticeNPR | BeirutSt. Petersburg+1 | TrumpNetanyahu+5 | — | 13m 00s | ||
| 6/3/26 | primary resultsDOJ+4 | — | Justice DepartmentFederal Housing Finance Agency | Iowa | TrumpIowa+5 | — | 13m 05s | ||
| 5/8/26 | US-Iran relationsTennessee redistricting+4 | — | Supreme CourtNPR | TennesseeStrait of Hormuz+2 | US Iran trade fireTennessee redistricting+4 | — | 13m 09s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Iran negotiationsoil industry profits+3 | — | NPRBig oil companies | IranU.S.+1 | TrumpIran+6 | — | 12m 59s | ||
| 5/6/26 | U.S. politicsIran agreement+3 | — | NPR | OhioIndiana | TrumpIran+5 | — | 12m 35s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Strait of HormuzTrump Primaries+4 | — | mifepristoneNPR+2 | IndianaStrait of Hormuz | TrumpStrait of Hormuz+5 | — | 13m 01s | ||
| 5/4/26 | military operationsredistricting+4 | — | U.S. militaryIran+3 | LouisianaNorth Carolina+2 | Strait of Hormuzredistricting+4 | — | 14m 53s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
NPR, or National Public Radio, is a well-respected nonprofit media organization known for its in-depth journalism and analysis. With a reputation for high-quality reporting, NPR provides audiences with comprehensive coverage of national and international news. "Up First" uniquely delivers the day's top three news stories in a concise 10-minute format, making it an essential listen for busy individuals seeking to stay informed. The podcast is released on weekdays, with additional weekend content that offers deeper insights into key issues, ensuring listeners receive timely and relevant news each morning. The audience for "Up First" comprises news-savvy listeners who appreciate a quick yet thorough overview of current events. By distilling complex stories into digestible segments, the podcast provides valuable context and analysis, empowering its audience to engage with the news meaningfully.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 105K
- Total plays: 11K
- Total reviews: 54K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 48K
Castbox
- Followers: 266
- Plays: 11K
Podcast App
- Followers: 57K
- Reviews: 54K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 68
Audience
kids, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- top news stories
- reporting and analysis
- brief daily summaries
- weekend feature stories
Audience interests
- current events
- political news
- cultural stories
- daily updates
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- tunein and castbox
- youtube and podcastapp
- widespread audience access
Publishing consistency
- 500 episodes
- active for 1 year
- weekly episodes
- consistent weekday schedule
Chart history for Up First from NPR
Peaked at #2 in United States, top 10 in 4 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| CL | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| PH | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| CO | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| SG | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| HK | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| MY | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| PE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| TH | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Mexico | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| South Korea | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| KE | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Canada | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| India | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Denmark | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| SA | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Japan | — | #19 | #19 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.