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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Su…

Episodes1,355
CadenceDaily
Last episodeAug 2026
Takes guestsUnlikely
How to pitch it

Up First from NPR does not show a consistent interview format in its recent episodes, so a guest pitch is unlikely to land. If you want this show specifically, check its latest few episodes yourself before spending a pitch on it.

Up First from NPR FAQ

Does the Up First from NPR podcast accept guest pitches?

Up First from NPR does not appear to run a regular interview format, so guest pitches are unlikely to land. The signals we read are episode structure and how often a second voice appears.

What does the Up First from NPR podcast cover?

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen

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