NPR News: 01-21-2026 3AM EST

January 21, 2026

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The Format: Fast-paced news bulletin with a solo anchor delivering headlines, reporter inserts, and brief updates—classic radio news roundup style.
The Key Players:
- Giles Snyder: MPR News anchor, smooth and professional, guiding through a barrage of political, international, and local stories.
- Reporters: NPR's Nina Totenberg (Supreme Court expert), Julia Simon (Venezuela oil specialist), and others like Shamir Muhammad (synagogue arson).
The Vibe: Intense and urgent—heavy on political drama, Trump maneuvers, and real-world conflicts, with a neutral journalistic tone amid high-stakes mysteries like lost pants from a promo clip.

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1 (00:28) **Supreme Court: Trump vs. Fed's Lisa Cook**
2 (01:37) **Trump's Davos Trip and Greenland Push**
3 (02:10) **Minnesota Officials Subpoenaed in Immigration Probe**
4 (02:32) **US Seizes 7th Venezuelan Oil Tanker**
5 (03:24) **Mississippi Synagogue Arson Suspect Pleads Not Guilty**
6 (04:29) **Child Sex Abuse Charges Against TV Director**
7 (04:46) **Baseball Hall of Fame Elects New Members**

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