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Oct 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the aftermath of a cockpit attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, where the pilot spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu about the co-pilot's assault. It also reports on G7 leaders releasing 100 million barrels of oil to ease record-high diesel prices driven by Middle East and Russian refinery issues. Additionally, the segment highlights bond market volatility due to inflation concerns and previews the Supreme Court's new term, which begins with a major climate change lawsuit against oil and gas companies.

Topics discussed

NPR News Now introduction Pilot speaks out after cockpit attack G7 releases emergency oil reserves Bond markets signal economic concerns Supreme Court climate lawsuit case Brewers beat Padres in MLB playoffs
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