NPR News: 01-19-2026 11AM EST

January 19, 2026

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The Format: Rapid-fire news briefing in the style of an NPR news podcast or radio broadcast, featuring short segments from anchors and field reporters delivering headlines and updates.
The Key Players:
- Anchors/Reporters: Kristen Wright (NPR News anchor), Robbie Griffiths (on Trump/Nobel), Jasmine Garst and Pierre News (Minneapolis protests), Gabrielle Emmanuel (WHO withdrawal), with mentions of experts like Lawrence Gostin.
- No traditional guests; instead, soundbites from figures like Martin Luther King III and Norwegian PM statements.
The Vibe: Straightforward and journalistic—neutral, factual, and urgent, with a touch of absurdity in political stories for subtle entertainment value. Educational for news junkies, pausing for public radio donation pitches.

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1 (00:25) **Trump on Nobel Peace Prize and Greenland**
2 (01:29) **Gaza Reconstruction Board of Peace**
3 (01:52) **Pentagon Prepares Troops for Minnesota Protests**
4 (02:47) **MLK Day Remembrance**
5 (03:24) **US Withdrawal from WHO**
6 (04:31) **NYC Nurses Strike**
7 (04:46) **Record Women's Ice Hockey Attendance**

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