NPR News: 01-07-2026 2AM EST

January 7, 2026

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The Format: A fast-paced news bulletin delivering global headlines, updates, and brief reports in a radio-style broadcast.
The Key Players:
- Michelle Martin: Host from NPR's Morning Edition, opens with a fundraising thank-you amid public media funding cuts.
- Shea Stevens: Anchor from MPR News in Washington, leads the main news roundup.
- Correspondents: Eleanor Beardsley (Paris) on Swiss fire; Paris Giles Snyder on Michael Reagan; various unnamed officials quoted.
The Vibe: Serious and urgent—a mix of tragedy, international tension, legal drama, and somber remembrances, with an undercurrent of resilience in public media support.

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1 (00:26) **Venezuela's Response to US Raid on Maduro**
2 (01:32) **Uvalde School Shooting Trial Update**
3 (02:15) **Deadly Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Bar**
4 (03:08) **International Pledge for Ukraine Post-War**
5 (03:25) **DHS Plans Immigration Raids in Minneapolis**
6 (03:57) **Obituary: Michael Reagan**
7 (04:47) **CES Tech Showcase Highlights**

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