NPR News: 01-26-2026 1AM EST

January 26, 2026

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The Format: Rapid-fire news headline roundup in a traditional radio broadcast style, featuring short reports from correspondents with no extended interviews or banter.
The Key Players:
- Anchor: Duahalisa Kautel (also transcribed as Dualisa Kao Tao), delivering NPR News from New York City in a professional, neutral tone.
- Reporters: Pierce Lou Garrett and Luke Garrett (on the Predi shooting), Daniel Estran (Gaza updates), Becky Sullivan (NFL playoffs). Guests referenced include FBI Director Kash Patel, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and officials like Jared Kushner and Steve Whitkoff.
The Vibe: Straightforward and urgent—serious, factual reporting on crises, politics, weather, sports, and global issues; educational with a sense of immediacy but no humor or emotion.

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1 (00:27) **FBI Defense of Alex Predi Shooting**
2 (01:31) **Northeast Power Outages and Winter Storm**
3 (02:23) **US Envoys Discuss Gaza Ceasefire in Israel**
4 (03:25) **NFL Playoffs: Seahawks to Super Bowl**
5 (04:16) **Mali Fuel Rationing Amid Shortages**

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