NPR News: 01-12-2026 9AM EST

January 12, 2026

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The Format: Fast-paced news briefing podcast, like NPR's morning roundup, with multiple short segments from reporters delivering headlines and updates.
The Key Players:
- Rotating NPR correspondents and analysts: Ankhorova Coleman (Iran-US talks), Aya Batrawi (Iran protests from Dubai), David Wessel (Brookings economist on Fed-Trump clash), Pierre Serio Martinez Beltran (immigration in Minnesota), Mandalite Del Barco (Golden Globes). No single host; ensemble delivery keeps it snappy.
The Vibe: Urgent and factual—serious global tensions mixed with domestic drama and light entertainment beats; tense undertones from conflicts and politics.

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1 (00:26) **Iran-US Negotiations Amid Protests**
2 (01:37) **Trump Pushes Fed's Powell on Rate Cuts**
3 (02:26) **Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota**
4 (03:24) **Nurses' Strike in New York City**
5 (03:50) **Golden Globe Awards Winners**
6 (04:46) **Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony**

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