1A is a show for a changing America.
Every day, 1A convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world.
With a name inspired by the First Amendment*, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports and humor. 1A’s goal is to act as a national mirror — taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I get a question or comment on the air?
Call (855) 236-1212 and leave a message. You can also comment on Facebook or Twitter. Or you can use our app, 1A VoxPop. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
You can also visit the Ask 1A page to weigh in on upcoming shows.
Does 1A take live calls?
We do occasionally, but not for every show. You can always weigh in on topics online, or call (855) 236-1212 to leave a message that we might play on air.
How can I suggest a topic or guest for 1A?
You can pitch us using the form linked below. Please keep in mind that we receive a lot of pitches. Before you fill out the form, distill your idea into a single question or sentence. It’s fine to leave out some details. If it’s something we decide to pursue, we’ll reach out to you for more details.
If you are an author or an author’s publicist, please send us a non-returnable review copy of the book or galley with contact information, including a phone number, plus any supporting materials to:
1A Producers
WAMU 88.5
American University
4401 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
We will contact you if we are interested in an interview.
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In California, condors can now be seen soaring over the Grand Canyon. Gray wolves are back at Yellowstone. -
"One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small." -
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They have an outsized impact on their ecosystems. It took humans driving some of these to near extinction to realize just how important they are. -
This week, we’re talking about endangered species for a series marking the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation. We're calling it “SOS: Save Our Species.” -
We can’t have a people, a country, and a democracy – without, well: the Earth. -
50,000 Russian troops are dead. The U.K. could institute a generational smoking ban. -
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A world free of AIDS and HIV by 2030? It is possible. -
At least 70 percent of firearms found in crime scenes in Mexico can be traced back to the U.S.
