7pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers President Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard, drawing criticism from Washington. It also reports on the detention of New York congressional candidate Brad Lander by Israeli forces during an olive harvest in the West Bank. Additionally, the news highlights Democrats' strategy to revive prairie populism in deep red states and details Trump's record-breaking $277 million spending on midterm election support.
Topics discussed
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Trump envoy calls Putin humanitarian after US hostage release
NYC candidate detained during West Bank olive harvest
Democrats embrace prairie populism in deep red states
Trump political groups spend $277M on midterms
North Korea resumes propaganda broadcasts across border
Study links psychedelics to reduced inflammation in Parkinson's
First person to swim entire California coastline
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