Up First from NPR

Just wanting to say how much I appreciate and enjoy Ayesha’s contributions to the sound of NPR. Her reporting is, as expected, top notch. But her presentation style is inviting, authentic and unique to her. It’s a pleasure to listen to her.

Im a centrist. I try to get info from a variety of places. This is dishonest and a waste of time. Very childish immature show. So left leaning and anything a little right is lied about.

I like this show for what it is, I think they should focus more on journalism and news rather than developing radio personalities. It’s not too much thankfully so I still listen. There are other podcasts for that, please not this one. And it might be asking too much, letting the reporters (or one at least) have some sort of conservative lean so that an issue can be seen for what it is. Unfortunately, for that I might I just need to look for another podcast for my news. From my understanding, it might be better for ratings and viewership to have a bit of showmanship and stay to one side of an issue. However, I do feel the sentiment of wanting common ground and more understanding and empathy is growing so I do believe that these are valid critiques that might help the show. Wish you all the best, keep doing your best, and I’m grateful for the show. Thanks, Michelle

There is no other show that treats three current topics with equal measure and that also includes just enough raw, serendipitous personal interaction to make you feel like you belong to a group of friends.