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Surveillance: What Fleets Of Flock Cameras Mean For American Privacy

If you’ve driven on any road in the U.S. lately, chances are your license plate has been captured by a Flock camera. Flock lets police around the country track your car.

Religion: ‘Our Town’ And A Christian Nationalist Takeover In Tennessee

Imagine a small town in rural Tennessee — a town square, a yellow brick courthouse, a family-owned restaurant, a café, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the Appal

Special Call-In: Teaching In 2026

For some of you, it’s still a week away. For others — the doors are already open. It’s back to school. But in this edition of 1A, it’s all about the teachers. They’ve be

Family: ‘My Mother’s Daughter’ And Uncovering Long Buried Family Stories

Between 1950 and 1975, an estimated 1.5 million women were sent to homes for unwed mothers across the United States. There, most were hidden away from their families and

The News Roundup For August 28, 2026

Following a Supreme Court decision that cleared the way, a federal judge lifted a nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s executive order that limited mail-in voting

Why Are Some Abortion Opponents Looking To Ban Surrogacy?

Four years after the fall of Roe v. Wade upended federal protections for abortion access, abortion opponents have set their sights on a new target in the world of fertili

Music: Dolly Parton's Legacy

On Tuesday, August 25th, American country musician, philanthropist, and icon Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee.  Years before her death, she a

Tech: Is Technology Setting Us Free?

Throughout history, people have been fascinated by automation, technological progress, and how it can change our lives. In 1956, General Motors made a film about the dis

Health: The DRC Ebola Outbreak Is Spreading At A Rapid Pace. Why?

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the deadliest in the country’s history. With over 2,500 deaths and more than 5,000 confirmed cases,

'If You Can Keep It': The World Tech Billionaires Want

Imagine that the U.S. isn’t a democracy. Instead, it;s run like a corporation. The nation’s leader acts as a CEO and always has the final say. This would be a world of u

The News Roundup For August 21, 2026

The United States’ national debt has now surpassed $40 trillion, a milestone that forecasters thought the country wouldn’t reach for months. President Donald Trump drew

The History And Legacy Of Hurricane Helene

On the night of Sept. 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene dropped a historic wall of rain on the southern Appalachian mountains. Some 31 inches of water fell in three days. The S

Medicine: The Problems And Possibilities Of Peptides

If you have a favorite wellness podcaster or influencer, you’ve probably heard about peptides. These injectable compounds are comprised of a string of amino acids and pro

In Good Health: Finding A Primary Care Physician

When was the last time you went to the doctor? Not necessarily for something big, not for a broken finger or the flu. Just a checkup. A regular annual visit to make sure

'If You Can Keep It': How Trump’s Getting Rich As President

Donald Trump is adding billions of dollars to his personal fortune while he serves as president. In 2024, the president made about $600 million. In his first year of his

The News Roundup for August 14, 2026

Haitians that used to have Temporary Protected Status are facing a new reality in the United States. Immigration operations targeting members of this community are curren

Policy: The Trump Administration Wants To Make Big Changes To Head Start

When Head Start was founded, the idea was simple: give low-income kids a running start before kindergarten — not just with preschool classes and childcare, but with healt

In Good Health: Why Measles Numbers Are On The Rise

Nationwide, students, teachers, and parents are gearing up for the school year. And measles is spreading. The U.S. has already logged more cases this year than in all of

Book: What The Wealthy Want With America

Journalists often say, “Follow the money.” But what if we said, “Follow billions of dollars to understand who controls this country’s political policy, technology and cul

'If You Can Keep It': The Direct Impact Of Local Elections

From school board officials and city council members, to decisions over roads and disaster relief budgets, local elections make a direct impact on your day-to-day life.