NPR News: 01-21-2026 1AM EST

January 21, 2026

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The Format: A fast-paced news radio broadcast from MPR News and NPR, delivering headlines in a segmented update style with reporter dispatches.
The Key Players:
- Giles Snyder: Anchor hosting live from MPR News, setting the stage for stories.
- Reporters: Mara Liasson (White House coverage), Stephen Bissaha (housing policy), "Tron" (Minneapolis immigration impact), and Ping Huang (screw worm outbreak)—journalists providing on-the-ground facts without guests.
The Vibe: Straightforward and urgent, blending political intensity with public health alerts; educational and neutral, like a daily news digest to keep listeners informed on U.S. policy ripples.

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1 (00:24) **Trump's Davos Trip and Housing Affordability**
2 (02:22) **Immigration Agents Impact Minneapolis Businesses**
3 (03:24) **Subpoenas in Minnesota Immigration Probe**
4 (03:49) **Update on Shinzo Abe Assassination**
5 (04:03) **CDC Warns of Screw Worm Outbreak**

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