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Cara Platoni
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Cara Platoni is a journalist and editor who has worked on NPR news programming and podcast production, including Up First.
2 episodes featuring Cara Platoni
Up First from NPR
Trump centers midterms on himself as maps and iPhone reshape stakes
The episode connects Trump’s personal political strategy, a consequential Missouri map fight, and Apple’s costly bet on foldable hardware and on-device AI.
Sep 10, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Florida primary upends Senate race as Meta faces addiction trial
The episode connects volatile election results and trade uncertainty with a consequential legal test of how social platforms affect young users.
Aug 19, 2026 · 16 min