NPR News: 12-17-2025 4AM EST

December 17, 2025

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The Format: This brisk news bulletin weaves a teaser from Ira Glass's storytelling podcast into hard-hitting headlines on crime, economy, and global crises, capturing a snapshot of unfolding chaos in urgent, no-nonsense delivery. Professional and alarming.
The Format: A news roundup broadcast.
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Hosts/Reporters: Shay Stevens anchors live from MPR News in Washington, delivering seamless transitions; reporters like Steve Futterman (LA on Reiner case), Scott Horsley (NPR economics), and Jonathan Lambert (poverty data) provide expert color, creating a tight-knit relay of facts with crisp, authoritative chemistry focused on escalating national tensions.

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1 (00:25) **Manhunt for Brown University Mass Shooting Suspect**
2 (01:30) **Nick Reiner Charged in Parents' Murder**
3 (02:25) **Delayed Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowdown**
4 (03:24) **Flooding and Evacuations South of Seattle**
5 (03:51) **New Estimate on Cost to End Extreme Poverty**
6 (04:53) **Global Markets Update**

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NPR News: 12-17-2025 4AM EST

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