NPR News: 01-26-2026 6PM EST

January 26, 2026

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The Format: Rapid-fire news roundup—short, punchy segments delivering same-day headlines from NPR's global reporting, clocking in at about five minutes total.
The Key Players:
- Anchor Ryland Barton kicks off from NPR's Washington bureau.
- Reporters steal the show: Brian Bakst (Minnesota Public Radio) on immigration drama; Caitlin Bade on plane crash; Gabriela Emanuel on California-WHO tie-up; Eleanor Beardsley from Paris on France's social media ban.
The Vibe: Urgent and neutral—a journalistic sprint blending tragedy, geopolitics, policy wins, and quirky fun, perfect for commuters craving quick hits without fluff.

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1 (00:23) **Minnesota Border Patrol Shakeup**
2 (01:56) **Plane Crash at Bangor Airport**
3 (02:38) **California Joins WHO Network**
4 (03:15) **U.S. Markets Update**
5 (03:24) **Middle East Militia Threats**
6 (03:52) **France Debates Social Media Ban**
7 (04:39) **Wienermobiles Return to Indy**

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NPR News: 01-26-2026 6PM EST

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