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Minnesota Protests, Zelenskyy Slams Europe In Davos, Winter Storm Approaches
January 23, 2026
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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: Structured news briefing podcast with hosts introducing segments, live reporter interviews, and sponsor messages—fast-paced daily roundup of top stories.
- The Key Players:
- Hosts: Leila Faudila (Layla Faudida) and Amy Martinez—crisp, professional duo delivering headlines and guiding discussions with quick follow-ups.
- Reporters: Meg Anderson (Minneapolis protests), Joanna Kakissis (Ukraine/Davos), Debbie Elliott (winter storm)—on-the-ground experts providing vivid details.
- The Vibe: Urgent and educational—serious tone on immigration tensions, geopolitical warnings, and weather threats, mixed with human stories and light sponsor breaks.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:02) **Twin Cities Immigration Crackdown Protests**
- 2 (05:34) **Zelensky's Davos Critique of Europe**
- 3 (09:07) **Massive US Winter Storm Preparations**
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Show Notes
In Minnesota, protests and business closures spread as immigration operations continue and confrontations with federal agents intensify.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine’s president delivers a blunt message to Europe, warning that the continent must stop relying on the U.S. and prepare to defend itself as Russia’s war grinds on.
And across the U.S., states are bracing for a massive winter storm threatening millions of people with dangerous weather conditions.
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine’s president delivers a blunt message to Europe, warning that the continent must stop relying on the U.S. and prepare to defend itself as Russia’s war grinds on.
And across the U.S., states are bracing for a massive winter storm threatening millions of people with dangerous weather conditions.
Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.
Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Eric Westervelt, Willem Marx, Russell Lewis, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams and Christopher Thomas.
We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
Our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.
(0:00) Introduction
(01:55)Â Minnesota Protests
(05:28) Zelenskyy Slams Europe In Davos
(09:00)Â Winter Storm ApproachesÂ
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