

Daniel Estrin
NPR correspondent and regular host who guides the Up First conversation and frames major news stories for listeners.
Top 10 podcasts with Daniel Estrin
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236 snips
Mar 3, 2026 • 13min
Middle East At War, Congress Briefed On War, Texas and North Carolina Primaries
Ashley Lopez, NPR political correspondent on Senate primary showdowns in Texas and North Carolina. Barbara Sprunt, NPR congressional correspondent on Capitol reactions and looming War Powers votes. Daniel Estrin, NPR foreign correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv on the expanding Middle East war. They discuss regional strikes, congressional divisions over the briefing, and high-stakes primaries that could signal midterm trends.

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Mar 9, 2026 • 14min
Iran War Escalates, Kurds Stay Out, Global Shipping Crisis
Leila Fadel, NPR correspondent in Iraqi Kurdistan, offers frontline context on Kurdish areas. Daniel Estrin, reporting from Tel Aviv, analyzes Israel-Iran military moves and regional escalation. They cover Iran’s leadership shift and strikes on oil infrastructure. They also discuss Kurdish refusal to join the fighting and a growing shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, with tankers and trade routes stalled.

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Feb 28, 2026 • 14min
US/Israeli Strikes Iran, Iran Retaliates on Israel and other Middle East Countries
Jane Arath, NPR regional correspondent in Amman, offers on-the-ground regional context. Daniel Estrin, reporting from Tel Aviv, shares eyewitness accounts and local reactions. Greg Myrie, NPR national security correspondent, explains military operations and geopolitical stakes. They discuss the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iran’s missile retaliation across the region, reports of civilian hits, and wider diplomatic and airspace fallout.

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Oct 29, 2025 • 13min
Hurricane Melissa Aftermath, Israel Strikes Gaza Again, Air-Traffic Controllers
Eder Peralta, an NPR reporter based in Mexico City, shares insights on the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Cuba, highlighting flooding and evacuation challenges. Daniel Estrin, reporting from Tel Aviv, discusses the volatile Gaza ceasefire, including recent deadly strikes and the complex U.S. involvement. Joel Rose, NPR's transportation correspondent, addresses the strain on air-traffic controllers working without pay during the government shutdown, raising concerns about safety and delays in aviation.

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Mar 12, 2026 • 28min
U.S. vs. Israel on endgame / Battlefield tech / Wartime censorship
Daniel Estrin, Tel Aviv-based international reporter offering on-the-ground Middle East perspective. Tom Bowman, long-time Pentagon correspondent with deep defense and battlefield experience. They talk about drones and satellite tech reshaping strikes. They explore cyber, AI and deception tactics, wartime censorship and reporting limits. They compare U.S. and Israeli endgame goals and political influences.

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Feb 28, 2026 • 25min
U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know
Daniel Estrin, Tel Aviv-based international correspondent, gives first-hand reporting from Israel. Greg Myre, national security correspondent, analyzes strategic and geopolitical implications. They discuss overnight U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the scale and targets of the campaign, potential aims toward regime change, regional fallout including missile exchanges, shipping risks, and wider geopolitical stakes.

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Mar 16, 2026 • 13min
Middle East War Week 3, Trump Messaging 'Winning', Voting Act
Daniel Estrin, NPR’s Tel Aviv correspondent, tracks a widening Middle East conflict, from attacks beyond Israel to pressure in Lebanon. Franco Ordonez, NPR’s White House reporter, follows Trump’s push to frame the war as “winning” amid rising skepticism and costs. Miles Parks, NPR’s voting correspondent, unpacks a Senate fight over proof of citizenship for voter registration.

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Sep 20, 2025 • 25min
Sources & Methods: Trump's UK Visit, Gaza/Ukraine Tension
Michele Kelemen, NPR's diplomatic correspondent, dives into the complexities of U.S.-U.K. relations during President Trump’s visit, highlighting tensions over Palestinian recognition. Daniel Estrin, based in Tel Aviv, shares insider perspectives on Israel's response to growing international pressure amid the Gaza offensive. They discuss the on-the-ground realities in Gaza, the ramifications of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, and how diplomatic engagements can impact global perceptions. It's an insightful look at the crossroads of diplomacy and international crises.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 13min
Troops Stand By For Minnesota, Greenland NATO Tensions, Gaza Peace Board
Clay Masters, a Minnesota Public Radio reporter, discusses the heightened tensions in Minnesota as federal troops are on standby amid protests related to immigration enforcement. Barbara Sprunt, NPR's congressional correspondent, reports on NATO strains over Greenland, emphasizing Danish public protests and concerns from lawmakers about alliances. Meanwhile, Daniel Estrin, an NPR correspondent, analyzes the proposed U.S.-led Board of Peace for Gaza, raising questions about its feasibility and implications for international diplomacy, all under Trump's leadership.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 13min
Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial
Daniel Estrin, NPR’s Tel Aviv correspondent, tracks Iran’s rejection of a U.S. peace proposal, Tehran’s counteroffer, and Israel’s war aims. Jackie Northam, an international affairs reporter, explains troop deployment and why Karg Island matters. Bobby Allen, a tech correspondent, takes listeners inside a landmark trial over Meta and Google’s addictive app design.


