2pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 21, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers Democrats leveraging historical populism to compete in deep red states, alongside a report on Israeli forces detaining activists during an olive harvest in the West Bank. The Supreme Court ruling requiring the continuation of gender-affirming care for transgender federal inmates is also discussed. Additionally, the broadcast includes news on New Mexico suing Jeffrey Epstein’s former associates and the UK government approving new offshore gas drilling despite its previous ban.
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Democrats embrace prairie populism in red states
Trump rallies for Darlene Graham in South Carolina
Israel detains activists during West Bank olive harvest
Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care for inmates
New Mexico sues Epstein's former attorney and accountant
UK approves new North Sea gas drilling project
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