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1A

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  • Listening to the news can feel like a journey. But 1A guides you beyond the headlines – and cuts through the noise. Let's get to the heart of the story, together – on 1A.

    Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with 1A+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/the1a
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  • Best Of: In Good Health: The Nation's Hydration Fixation

    Best Of: In Good Health: The Nation's Hydration Fixation
    Jun 12 2024
    Everything's bigger in America. The portions, the cars, and now, our water bottles.

    Does it seem like everyone is carrying around a 30-ounce tumbler? The reusable water bottle industry is a multi-billion dollar business. But don't forget about plastics. The sales of single-use bottled water also continue to rise.

    We discuss how much of the hype around water is marketing versus science for the latest installment of In Good Health.

    Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station an d subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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    33 mins
  • What Migraines Mean For The Women Who Suffer Them

    What Migraines Mean For The Women Who Suffer Them
    Jun 11 2024
    A migraine is the third most common illness in the world, affecting over 1 billion people.

    Women are especially susceptible to migraine attacks. Three times as many women experience migraine compared to men.

    Why do migraines affect women more? And what has this meant for how the condition is understood and treated by the medical community and beyond?

    Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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    35 mins
  • 'If You Can Keep It': Young Voters In 2024

    'If You Can Keep It': Young Voters In 2024
    Jun 10 2024
    Wisconsin follows Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Nevada in bringing charges against so-called fake electors.

    What do we know about the case in Wisconsin and how it compares to these other states?

    Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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    35 mins
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