

Jackie Northam
NPR international affairs correspondent reporting on the protests in Iran, their economic drivers, and the regime's response including security crackdowns and government actions.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 14min
Minnesota ICE, Iran Protests, DOJ Subpoenas Federal Reserve
Jason DeRose, an NPR reporter focused on religion and local affairs, discusses rising tensions in Minneapolis after an ICE shooting, highlighting community vigils and resistance. Jackie Northam, an international affairs correspondent, delves into the escalating protests in Iran, detailing the regime's violent crackdown and protesters' frustrations. Scott Horsley, the White House and economics correspondent, explains the Justice Department's subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve, raising concerns about political pressure on interest rate decisions and Chairman Jerome Powell's response.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 15min
U.S. Strikes Inside Venezuela, Iran Protests, Flu Cases Surge
Franco Ordóñez, NPR White House correspondent, discusses the implications of the U.S. strike inside Venezuela, highlighting congressional oversight issues and risks of civilian casualties. Jackie Northam, an international affairs correspondent, covers the widespread protests in Iran driven by inflation and regime crackdowns, pondering the potential threat to the government. Gabriela Emanuel, health reporter, explains the surge in flu cases linked to a new strain, emphasizing low vaccination rates and public health recommendations to combat the outbreak.

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Jan 10, 2026 • 15min
Minneapolis Protests ICE Shooting; Protests in Iran; States Preparing for Midterms
Sergio Martinez Beltran, a local reporter from Minneapolis, shares gripping firsthand accounts of community protests following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good. He delves into the ongoing trauma within the Somali community and the targeting by federal agents. Meanwhile, Jackie Northam, an NPR international affairs correspondent, provides insights into the widespread protests in Iran, fueled by economic collapse and government crackdowns. She discusses the growing unrest, protest slogans, and the uncertain fate of regime stability, painting a vivid picture of these significant global issues.

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Feb 3, 2026 • 12min
Government Shutdown Day 4, US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Guthrie Investigation
Jackie Northam, an NPR Middle East correspondent, covers renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and regional diplomatic pressure. Claudia Grisales, an NPR congressional reporter, breaks down the funding deal, DHS funding pause, and House maneuvering. They discuss shutdown stakes, tough DHS bargaining points, and why Gulf states are pushing diplomacy. Short, urgent takes on three fast-moving stories.

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Feb 2, 2026 • 5min
Voices from inside Iran
Jackie Northam, an NPR foreign correspondent reporting from Iran, presents first-hand interviews and narrated accounts from inside the protests. She shares voices of young creators, a housewife, and a former publisher describing crowds, flag burnings, shootings, disappearances, and morgue extortion. The reporting captures fear, grief, and a fierce resolve to keep protesting for future freedom.


