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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump's falling approval ratings and voter sentiment at a Florida rally, alongside the backlash against Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial ad in Ohio. The report also details the Justice Department's charges against two former FBI employees regarding statements on the Hunter Biden investigation. Additionally, the segment discusses a new study on generational trust in artificial intelligence and reports on a deadly shooting at a Christian funeral in Jordan.

Topics discussed

NPR News Now Introduction Trump rally in Fort Myers despite low approval ratings Ramaswamy defends ad against Amy Acton amid backlash Former FBI employees charged over Hunter Biden probe Study: Young adults use AI more but trust it less Gunmen attack Christian funeral procession in Jordan Promo for NPR Politics podcast
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