NPR News: 01-26-2026 4PM EST

January 26, 2026

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The Format: Straightforward NPR news broadcast – a rapid-fire roundup of headlines delivered by anchors and field reporters, like a daily news digest.
The Key Players:
- Anchor Winsor Johnston (likely Windsor Johnston) leads with crisp delivery.
- Reporters: Brian Bak (Minnesota politics), Joel Rose (weather/economy), Rebecca Hersher (Arctic science). Political figures mentioned: White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, Gov. Tim Walz, Tom Homan (border czar).
The Vibe: Intense and urgent – heavy on controversy (shootings, political blame), disasters (storms, crashes), and warnings (climate noise), with a neutral journalistic tone amid tense national divides.

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1 (00:24) **Minneapolis ICU Nurse Shooting**
2 (02:36) **Weekend Storm Disruptions**
3 (03:14) **Wall Street Update**
4 (03:24) **Private Jet Crash in Maine**
5 (03:43) **Arctic Ocean Noise Study**
6 (04:34) **NYC Nurses Strike**

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