NPR Up First on NPR News Now
NPR News NowAugust 4, 2026
NPR News: 08-04-2026 1PM EDT
0:23
post-roll
Speaker
NPR
August 4, 2026
Host-read (by Speaker)Tune-inBaked-in adMedia & Entertainment
0:00 / 0:23
@ 5:05 in ep
Transcript
The midterms are coming, and if you think the news cycle feels intense now, just wait until the fall. That's why summer is a perfect time to make sure your news diet is calibrated. On Up First, we unpack the three biggest stories every morning so you can stay informed and get on with your day in fewer than 15 minutes. Follow or subscribe to Up First today wherever you get podcasts.
Auto-transcribed · verbatim audio matches · Report an error
More from NPR Up First
Recent reads from this sponsor
Estimated ad cost
~$660range $140–$4,500
Estimate of what a similar one-episode podcast ad would cost based on rank, placement, and duration
Methodology and limitations →Episode
NPR News Now
NPR News: 08-04-2026 1PM EDT
Publisher: NPR