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  • 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.

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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 NPR and get your news sponsor-free with 1A+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/the1a
Copyright 2015-2021 WAMU American University Radio - For Personal Use Only
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  • Growing Your Flower Garden This Spring
    2025/05/07
    Spring is here and whether you've a balcony or a big yard, it's a great time to garden.

    Maybe you're growing some vegetables this season or experimenting with new plants. But nothing says 'Spring' quite like flowers.

    We answer your flower gardening questions and spend some time talking about one flower in particular: orchids.

    Orchids are the largest plant family in the world with over 25,000 species. They also make great gifts. We talk about how to care for orchids even if you're not growing them yourself.

    On hand to to help us get into the floral spirit, one seasoned horticulturist and an orchid biologist.

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  • Federal Student Loan Repayments Are Due, Again
    2025/05/06
    Over five million US borrowers are in default, with their loan 270 days past due. Four million haven't made payments in 90 days. Now, the five-year pause on collections for defaulted student loans ended Monday.

    The original pause goes back to a 2020 pandemic-era policy, but it was extended multiple times during the Biden administration.

    For those in default, the collection of that debt may mean dipping into paychecks, tax refunds, and social security benefits.

    These collections are being restarted weeks after the Department of Education has seen its staff cut by half.

    Borrowers are also dealing with glitching and outages on financial aid websites.

    We answer your questions about student loans and hear why so many borrowers are considered "seriously delinquent."|

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  • 'If You Can Keep It': The Math Behind The 'Big, Beautiful' Spending Bill
    2025/05/05
    President Donald Trump wants Congress to put together a 'big, beautiful" bill that will extend tax cuts implemented during his first administration. But with less money coming in for the federal government, Congress will have to find ways to cut its own spending.

    House Speaker Mike Johnson says that goal is $1.5 trillion.

    One big sticking point on where to make cuts is Medicaid. Johnson has repeatedly claimed that Congress will not make cuts to Medicaid for anyone who is "duly owed." There are some representatives, however, with concerns.

    The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently did the math. That $1.5 trillion goal isn't possible without cuts to Medicaid or Medicare (another program the administration vowed not to touch).

    We discuss what Congress may keep in its budget if they want to also pass this mega-bill to cut taxes.

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