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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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.
