NPR News: 01-29-2026 12AM EST

January 29, 2026

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The Format: Fast-paced radio news bulletin with anchor introductions, field reports, and brief segments—typical NPR-style hourly news roundup blending local, national, and quirky stories.
The Key Players:
- Giles Snyder: Anchor from MPR News, setting the stage for Minneapolis-focused stories.
- Sergio Martinez Beltran: NPR reporter on-the-ground in Minneapolis, covering immigration tensions.
- Other voices: Reporters like Matt Sepik (Minnesota Public Radio), Will Stribling (Mississippi Public Broadcasting), and Nate Rod (NPR science), delivering concise dispatches.
The Vibe: Serious and urgent—mix of tense local protests, political brinkmanship, disaster recovery, corporate shifts, and a light science wonder; educational with a undercurrent of frustration over immigration and weather woes.

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1 (00:28) **Minneapolis ICE Shooting Tensions**
2 (01:27) **DOJ Charges 16 in Minneapolis Assault Case**
3 (02:13) **Mississippi Winter Storm Outages**
4 (03:28) **Senate Vote on DHS Funding**
5 (03:54) **Tech Layoffs and Earnings**
6 (04:18) **Humpback Whale Bubble Net Feeding Study**

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