NPR News: 01-21-2026 3PM EST

January 21, 2026

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The Format: A fast-paced NPR News bulletin, delivering concise radio-style reports from anchors and correspondents on global and domestic headlines.
The Key Players:
- Noor Rahm: Anchor delivering the bulletin from NPR News in Washington, setting a professional tone.
- Reporters: Eleanor Beardsley (Paris) on Greenland; Jennifer Ludden (Washington) on Minnesota fraud; Aleha Hertzler McCain on Latin American religion; experts like Mika Bluejon Mered (Arctic/Greenland specialist) and mentions of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
The Vibe: Educational and neutral—straightforward journalism with a touch of urgency on political tensions, but no drama or banter.

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1 (00:00) **Trump's Greenland Acquisition Plans**
2 (01:07) **Supreme Court on Firing Federal Reserve Members**
3 (01:59) **Minnesota Public Benefits Fraud Hearing**
4 (03:00) **Military Deployment Orders to Minnesota**
5 (03:22) **Decline of Catholicism in Latin America**
6 (04:20) **Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Chain Sold**

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