From the BBC World Service: One of Europe's busiest airports has canceled more than 700 flights today as a disruption caused by snow and ice enters a sixth day. The problem was made worse because of a shortage of anti-freeze for de-icing planes at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Dutch airline KLM is the main one affected. Then, China's Foreign Ministry said President Donald Trump's demands for Venezuela's oil were "typical bullying" from the U.S.
Native America Calling - Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Remembering Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Harvey Pratt
Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) is remembered as an effective congressional leader who passionately advocated for Native American issues. He served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Among other things, he was instrumental in the political advocacy for establishing the National Museum of the American Indians (NMAI).
Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho) was a national voice in support of Native American arts. A large part of his career was as a police sketch artist. He also headed the Indian Arts and Crafts Board for a decade. A former U.S. Marine, he was an advocate for military veterans. His design for a Native American Veterans Memorial was chosen and built on the NMAI campus in 2022.
GUESTS
Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee), president of the Morning Star Institute and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Rick West (Cheyenne and Arapaho), founding director and director emeritus of NMAI
Shanan Campbell (Northern Cheyenne), founder and CEO of Sorrel Sky Gallery and daughter of Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Gina Pratt (Muscogee and Yuchi), wife of Harvey Pratt
Nathan Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho), artist and son of Harvey Pratt
Dee Cordry, former Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and author of “Children of White Thunder”
Break 1 Music: I Walk with You (song) Joseph Fire Crow (artist) Face the Music (album)
Break 2 Music: Put Your Feathers On (song) Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree (artist) Get Your Feathers Ready (Album)
Curious City - What’s the story behind Berlin nightclub’s huge mural?
The large mural hung over the main bar at Berlin. Painted in the Art Deco style, the masculine and feminine figures in the painting watched over the nightly revelry at the storied nightclub until it closed in 2023.
Marketplace All-in-One - Farming in the digital age
Over a century ago, farmers exchanged their horses and plows for the automated tractor. Generations of farmers have come, gone and watched technology transform their industry.
Automation and biotechnology have continued to propel farming forward, but with the emergency of AI technology, farmers have gained another tool up their sleeve.
Andrew Nelson is a fifth-generation farmer in Farmington, Washington, and he is now using his computer science degree to help tend to his crops.
Up First from NPR - Next Steps In Venezuela, GOP 2026 Roadmap, Greenland and Europe
President Trump talks about next steps for Venezuela, calling for U.S. companies to help rebuild the economy even as much of the existing power structure remains in place.
Facing tough midterm elections in 2026, Trump tells House Republicans he’s struggling to understand voters and leans into culture-war issues rather than cost-of-living concerns.
And European leaders rally around Greenland, pushing back on Trump’s renewed claims that the United States needs the territory for national security.
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Facing tough midterm elections in 2026, Trump tells House Republicans he’s struggling to understand voters and leans into culture-war issues rather than cost-of-living concerns.
And European leaders rally around Greenland, pushing back on Trump’s renewed claims that the United States needs the territory for national security.
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(01:59) Next Steps In Venezuela
(05:47) GOP 2026 Roadmap
(09:32) Greenland and Europe
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump Is Angling to Buy Greenland
Plus: Lockheed Martin ramps up its Patriot missile output, as Pentagon officials urge weapons makers to dramatically increase missile production to better prepare for a potential future conflict. And Elon Musk’s xAI closes a $20 billion funding round. Daniel Bach hosts.
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WSJ What’s News - Would Denmark Ever Sell Greenland?
A.M. Edition for Jan. 7. We exclusively report that President Trump may be aiming to buy Greenland, and that threatening rhetoric about the island is meant to pressure Denmark into negotiations. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Daniel Michaels discusses whether there’s any path to a potential deal. Plus, President Trump says Venezuela will give the U.S. up to 50 million barrels of oil. And we'll look at big banks' bullish predictions for the stock market in 2026 despite last year's runup. Luke Vargas hosts.
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The Daily - The 2026 Battle for Control of Congress
This year, the 2026 midterm elections will decide which party controls Congress, and whether Republicans can hold on to every lever of influence in Washington.
Annie Karni and Shane Goldmacher, who cover politics, discuss the opportunities and perils for both parties.
Guest:
- Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent at The New York Times.
- Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Both President Trump and the Democrats are floating unusual midterm conventions.
- Here are six big political questions for the new year.
- And here are the latest polls for the 2026 elections.
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Start Here - Translating Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
In the wake of a Venezuela raid, Trump Administration officials openly discuss expanding their focus to countries like Colombia and Greenland. The case against a Uvalde police officer goes to trial. And one year after the Los Angeles fires, communities are watching lots sold off to corporate bidders.
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Getting Hammered - Fraudsters, OnlyFans, and Venezuelan Dictators, Oh My!
In this episode of "Getting Hammered," hosts Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus discuss the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, the political landscape in Minnesota with Tim Walz's withdrawal from the governor's race, and the implications of OnlyFans models receiving work visas in the U.S. Plus, robot surgery, January birthdays, and disco!
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