Ben Abrams
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Ben Abrams is a podcast producer associated with NPR’s Up First, where he produced the cited episode.
5 episodes featuring Ben Abrams
Up First from NPR
Judge restores White House press access as Trump courts Xi
The episode links a constitutional fight over press access with high-stakes U.S.-China diplomacy and fragile negotiations over global conflicts.
Sep 24, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Trump pairs Iran threats with diplomacy as Democrats lead midterm poll
The episode connects foreign-policy brinkmanship, a strong Democratic polling advantage, and a constitutional fight over presidential press access.
Sep 23, 2026 · 15 min
The Daily
The Savannah Bananas turn baseball into participatory theater
The Bananas show how sports can win new audiences through speed, spectacle and fan involvement while raising questions about competition’s emotional stakes.
Aug 23, 2026 · 41 min
Up First from NPR
Gaza talks stall as Iran war tests U.S. readiness
The episode connects unresolved Gaza negotiations and stretched military resources in Asia with high-stakes primary contests that could reshape congressional politics.
Aug 18, 2026 · 15 min
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Westbrook’s brilliance collides with the limits of heliocentric basketball
The episode uses Russell Westbrook’s career to examine how production, playoff impact, roster fit, and coaching are judged across changing sports eras.
Aug 17, 2026 · 2h 4m