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Oct 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a combative Michigan Senate debate and a Georgia race where immigration and the Lake and Riley Act were central issues. The report also details rising mortgage rates driven by inflation and Federal Reserve hikes, alongside Amtrak service disruptions caused by Hurricane Isaias. Additional stories include police clashes in New York City following a federal immigration shooting, a four-way Alaska gubernatorial debate, and anticipation for the Nobel Peace Prize announcement.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Michigan Senate debate: Al-Sayed vs. Rogers Georgia Senate debate: Ossoff vs. Collins Mortgage rates rise due to war and Fed hikes Amtrak service disrupted by Hurricane Isaias NYC protests over federal immigration shooting Alaska gubernatorial debate and polls Nobel Peace Prize anticipation and predictions Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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