NPR News: 12-25-2025 9AM EST

December 25, 2025

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The Format: This brisk news broadcast weaves holiday-season stories with urgent headlines, creating an informative yet seasonally optimistic flow that balances hard news with festive traditions in a classic NPR radio style.
The Format: A news broadcast featuring anchor-led segments and reporter dispatches.
The Key Players:
- Ira Glass: Iconic host of This American Life, kicks off with a tantalizing teaser for a story about life's unexpected turns.
- Winter Johnston: NPR News anchor in Washington, delivering smooth transitions between global and domestic headlines.
- Reporters: Standouts include Sam Green Glass on legal releases, Joey Palacios on cultural rituals, and Rafael Nam on market lore, bringing vivid field reports that add color to the rundowns.

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1 (00:01) **This American Life Teaser**
2 (00:24) **NPR News Open: Jeffrey Epstein Files**
3 (01:31) **California Weather Crisis**
4 (02:10) **Wall Street Holiday Trading: Santa Claus Rally**
5 (03:24) **NPR News Close & Holiday Traditions**
6 (03:24) **Tamalada: Latino Holiday Tamale-Making Parties**
7 (04:28) **Holiday Movie Viewership: Home Alone Leads**

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NPR News: 12-25-2025 9AM EST

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