Up First from NPR

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Up First is a daily news podcast by the American media organization NPR, which releases an episode every weekday at 6:30 a.m. ET, Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, and Sundays by 8 a.m ET. Up First gives a brief overview of each news item in its weekday and Saturday episodes, unlike some of NPR's other popular news podcasts which provide a deep exploration of each story. The Sunday edition of the podcast varies between originally produced content for the feed and showcasing previously published episodes…

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Best Rank

across all lists

Avg Position

#6.5

across 20 lists

Community

Ranked

spread of 4 positions

Best known for “Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 31, 2026” — ranked #4

Most Argued About

“Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — August 18, 2026”

Ranks as high as #4 on some lists — but only #8 here. Fans are divided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Up First from NPR's highest community ranking?⌄

Up First from NPR is ranked #4 on "Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 31, 2026" — its best placement across 20 lists on top10grid.com.

How many top-10 lists feature Up First from NPR?⌄

Up First from NPR appears in 20 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including ENTERTAINMENT.

Is Up First from NPR a controversial ranking?⌄

Yes — community opinion on Up First from NPR varies widely. It ranks as high as #4 on some lists and as low as #8 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.