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Healthcare Subsides Expire, Trump and Minnesota, Mamdani Takes Office In NYC
01 Jan 2026
Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Hey, Michelle, it feels like 2026.
Really?
Chapter 2: What impact do the expiration of healthcare subsidies have on Americans?
It feels like the continuation of a long 2025, but happy new year to you.
You too. You too, Michelle.
Chapter 3: What are the political implications of the Trump administration freezing childcare funding?
Now, very quick, before we start the show, we want to say a big thanks to everyone who donated during NPR's end-of-year fundraising campaign.
Yes, and thank you also to our NPR Plus supporters.
Yeah, public radio is yours. And thanks to you, we're starting the new year strong, even as the NPR network enters its first full year without federal funding for public media.
Thank you again for your continued support moving into 2026 and beyond.
Chapter 4: How does the freeze on childcare funding affect low-income families?
2025 is gone, and so are pandemic-era subsidies for people who rely on the Affordable Care Act.
That means higher monthly bills for millions of people and tough choices about health insurance coverage.
I'm Michelle Martin, that's A. Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News.
Chapter 5: What are the challenges faced by families relying on childcare assistance?
The Trump administration froze federal childcare funding after a right-wing influencer went viral accusing Somali-run daycares of fraud. Providers are warning the impact could be immediate.
Chapter 6: Who is Zoran Mamdani and what makes his mayoral inauguration significant?
Many of the families at my center are one paycheck away from becoming homeless. I'm not exaggerating.
What are the politics behind the White House move?
Chapter 7: What are Zoran Mamdani's key priorities as the new mayor of NYC?
And New York City has a new mayor. Zoran Mamdani was sworn in just after midnight in a historic subway station.
Chapter 8: How does Mamdani's political background influence his agenda?
What's next on his agenda? Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day.
Hello and Happy New Year. It's Michelle Martin from Morning Edition. Thank you to everyone who donated during our end-of-year fundraising campaign. 2025 dealt a big blow to NPR and local stations with the loss of federal funding for public media, but we are so heartened by the outpouring of support, and we will get through this together.
Thank you for keeping NPR strong moving into 2026 and beyond.
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Health insurance is way more expensive this year for millions of Americans who purchase coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Many people get government subsidies to help pay their monthly premium for that insurance. During the COVID pandemic, Congress created additional subsidies to help keep coverage affordable. But those additional subsidies expired last night, and now consumers face a hard choice. On average, premiums for those marketplace plans are more than twice as high compared to 2025.
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