NPR News: 12-26-2025 12AM EST

December 26, 2025

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The Format: This fast-paced NPR news bulletin weaves global headlines on conflict, diplomacy, and weather into a snapshot of world events, opening with a teaser from This American Life to hook listeners before diving into urgent updates in a crisp, authoritative tone.
The Format: A host-led news dispatch with embedded reporter segments and quotes.
The Key Players:
- Ira Glass: Iconic host of This American Life, kicks off with a intriguing teaser about life's unexpected turns caused by a "monkey pressing the button," setting a narrative contrast to the hard news.
- Dan Ronan: Lead NPR News anchor from Washington, delivering smooth transitions and closing the segment with poise.
- Tamara Keith: NPR correspondent providing on-the-ground context for U.S. military actions, adding depth to geopolitical stories.
- Supporting voices like reporters Bruce Konveiser and quoted figures (Trump, Zelensky, Pope Leo) amplify the international scope.

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1 (00:01) **This American Life Teaser**
2 (00:24) **NPR News Open: Military Strikes on ISIS in Northwest Nigeria**
3 (01:22) **Ukraine Peace Developments**
4 (02:31) **Northeast US Winter Storm Warning**
5 (02:49) **California Storms and Flood Risks**
6 (03:22) **NPR Station ID**
7 (03:25) **North Korea Nuclear Submarine Progress**

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