1A is a show for a changing America.
Every day, host Joshua Johnson convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world.
With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports and humor. 1A’s goal is to act as a national mirror — taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
The conversation isn’t just on air. 1A invites you to join in. We’ll regularly post questions and requests for feedback on this page. And you can talk to us on Twitter, Facebook, or by texting 1A to 63735.
1A is produced by WAMU 88.5, and distributed by NPR.
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What does it mean to taste a place?
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It’s a job with incredibly high stakes for families and few happy endings.
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When it comes to explaining global politics and world events – few faces are more familiar to viewers.
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More people than ever are relying on medication abortion since states have imposed bans and restrictions on access.
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If you want to get a grip on your adolescent, first get to know their brain.
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This rise in U.S. measles infections also coincides with a spike in cases worldwide.
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She says that making the album was "an alchemical process" where "[her] tears transformed into diamonds."
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This year’s presidential election is on track to be the costliest ever.