NPR News: 01-21-2026 2PM EST

January 21, 2026

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The Format: A rapid-fire news roundup podcast from NPR's "Trump's Terms," delivering same-day updates on Trump administration stories in bite-sized, 5-minute episodes focused on one topic at a time—but this installment packs multiple urgent headlines.
The Key Players:
- Anchor Noor Rahm (likely Nora Rahel) steers the broadcast with crisp delivery from Washington.
- Reporters include Scott Horsley (NPR News, covering econ/legal beats) and Alison Aubrey (health reporter), synthesizing NPR-wide reporting. No guests; pure journalistic aggregation.
The Vibe: Urgent and educational—neutral tone amid high-stakes politics, blending international bravado, court drama, health facts, and scandal teases for a "must-know-now" feel.

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1 (00:28) **Trump Insists on Acquiring Greenland**
2 (01:20) **Supreme Court Tests Presidential Firing Power at Fed**
3 (02:33) **US Attorney Halligan Controversy**
4 (03:14) **Wall Street Gains**
5 (03:24) **Iran Government Death Toll from Crackdown**
6 (03:43) **Decline in US Heart Disease Deaths**
7 (04:40) **House Hearing on Clintons and Epstein Subpoenas**

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