1A is an NPR daily news podcast covering politics, health, the economy and civic life. The feed lists 300 episodes, with weekday interviews of about 43 minutes and longer Friday news roundups. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which puts a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $2,000. Apple Podcasts shows 4,524 ratings, and the show is tied to the NPR network.
Daily NPR news show with a large, established audience and strong ratings
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,524 ratings with a 4.3 average, a strong signal for an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
- Five episodes a week plus a long Friday roundup give frequent placement chances in a news setting.
- Topics span health, money, education and civics, which suits brands in finance, health and services.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, news roundup
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 45 minutes, roundups about 87 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NPR
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description promotes NPR+ for sponsor-free listening and the feed funding link points to plus.npr.org, but no sponsor appears in the episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'Military: Pete Hegseth's New Pentagon' and 'Policy: ICE And The Pregnant Women It's Detaining' show regular political and conflict coverage; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.npr.org/podcasts/510316/1a |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1188724250 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510316/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The News Roundup For October 16, 2026 | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 26 min |
| Money: What Rising Diesel Prices Mean For You | 2026-10-15 | 33 min |
| In Good Health: Are We Solving Hearing Loss? | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
| Military: Pete Hegseth’s New Pentagon | 2026-10-13 | 43 min |
| 'If You Can Keep It': The Purpose Of The Polls | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
| The News Roundup For October 9, 2026 | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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 public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for 1A.
About 1A
1A is a daily news podcast from NPR. According to the feed, it guides listeners beyond the headlines with interviews and discussion on politics, health, the economy, religion, education and elections. The feed lists 300 episodes. Weekday episodes run about 43 minutes, and the Friday News Roundup runs about 87 minutes. The hosts are not named in the feed.
Apple Podcasts shows 4,524 ratings with a 4.3 average. Based on that rating count, daily cadence and NPR distribution, Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. This is an estimate, since NPR does not publish download numbers. No sponsors appear in the episode titles, though the description promotes NPR+ for sponsor-free listening.
Using the Starbooked rate rule, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands in finance, health and consumer services that want a broad news audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 1A can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 1A
How much does 1A charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on 1A at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. NPR does not publish download numbers, so the rate is an estimate.
What is 1A about?
1A is an NPR daily news podcast that goes beyond the headlines, with interviews and discussion on politics, health, the economy, education and civic life, plus a longer weekly Friday news roundup.
How do I contact 1A about sponsoring an episode?
The 1A contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, and NPR sponsorship may be handled through the network.
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