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NPR News Now

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Climate Change
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The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.

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Dan Ronan
Host of NPR News, provides updates on critical national and international events.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 21.1k ratings
  • News elsewhere.

    Given enough time you realize, you need to get actual information from another source.

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    Gatlin8787
    United States7 days ago
  • 9-24-25

    I cannot believe the “newscaster” did not know how to say Vladimir! She said “vole-a-mer”. WTH!

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    Tvasq1
    United States11 days ago
  • Paywall?

    Listed everyday until the paywall. Not paying for a podcast

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    United States15 days ago
  • Free Speech

    Remember laugh in

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    5
    Che Block
    United States20 days ago
  • Extremely bias and un-balanced program

    NPR was always left leaning but this program is cartoonish at this point.

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    Avigdor Susana
    United States21 days ago

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What is NPR News Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on timely and critical news updates, the content typically covers major national and international events, including political developments, economic changes, and social issues. Listeners can expect succinct reports on a broad range of subjects such as government actions, economic policies, and significant incidents impacting communities. Unique features include a strong emphasis on accuracy and factual reporting, catering to those who prioritize staying informed in a fast-paced world. The format's brevity and frequency, providing updates every hour, likely appeals to busy professionals and individuals who seek quick yet comprehensive news summaries.

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1. Up First from NPR
2. Consider This from NPR
3. The NPR Politics Podcast
4. The Daily
5. Apple News Today

How many episodes of NPR News Now are there?

NPR News Now launched 20 years ago and published 65 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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