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NPR News Now

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The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly. read less

Our Editor's Take

NPR News Now delivers hourly headlines for current news. This podcast is a great way to stay aware of news throughout the day in a quick, digestible format. It is a concise synopsis of national and world news reported from Washington, D.C. Each episode runs five minutes, making it efficient for listeners on-the-go.

Audiences can come back hourly for fresh news or to get the latest on a breaking story. This podcast delivers news, simply and effectively. NPR News Now is straightforward reporting of real-world events without political commentary or debate.The matter-of-fact delivery makes it easy to get the facts. Listeners get on-the-hour news with one click, whether they listen on a commute, during lunch, or at home.

NPR News Now is a fantastic source to get the latest worldwide headlines. It's an essential addition to any news podcast playlist.

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