"Up First is my daily ritual. NPR's concise, authoritative briefing is exactly what I need to start my day informed."
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Best Podcast of 2025
Up First (NPR)
🇺🇸United States
Daily news briefing excellence
Category
News & Current Events
Recognized
2025
Distinction
THE Best 2025
Why Up First (NPR) is AmongThe Best Podcasts of 2025
Up First, NPR's flagship podcast, earned Golden Globes 2026 nomination as the definitive morning news briefing for millions of listeners.
2025 Achievement
Golden Globes 2026 nominee, morning news briefing, NPR's flagship podcast
About
About Up First (NPR)
Up First delivers concise, authoritative news briefings each morning, bringing NPR's journalistic excellence to audio format for the contemporary news consumer.
Features
Key Features & Excellence
Golden Globes 2026 nominee
Morning news briefing leadership
NPR journalistic excellence
Concise reporting mastery
Trusted news source
Daily impact
Testimonials
What People Say
"Up First exemplifies journalistic excellence in audio format. The writing, reporting, and delivery set the standard for news podcasting."